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Peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the age of 71. Beloved spouse of the late Gary Martel (2022). Loved mother of Melissa Kearns and Stephen Krzyzanowski. Proud grandmother of Spencer Bensette. Predeceased by her parents Wilma (nee Maki) and Leslie Shewfelt. Sister of Aileen Ethier and Lesly Reid (David). Loved aunt of ...

A cattle tractor trailer driver and an off-duty OPP officer avoid head on collision with an oncoming tractor trailer on Highway 17 west of the Town of Bruce Mines. On April 29, 2024, shortly 5:30 p.m., an off-duty East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was operating their personal vehicle and travelling to work for a night shift in the ...

Nous sommes très chanceux de vivre dans une région accidentée et magnifique avec tant de merveilles et d’opportunités naturelles à notre porte. Quel privilège d’appeler cet endroit chez soi. Lorsque je voyage et que je rencontre des gens, il est facile de comprendre pourquoi les entreprises associées au voyage et au tourisme à Algoma-Manitoulin ont toujours bénéficié de la force ...

We are so very fortunate to live in a rugged, beautiful region with so many natural wonders and opportunities at our doorstep. What a privilege to call this place home. As I travel and meet people, it’s easy to see why businesses associated with travel and tourism in Algoma-Manitoulin have historically enjoyed economic strength and stability. But in life, things ...

The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library soon outgrew the space in the school and a place in the new Township of Michipicoten Municipal building was allocated to the ...

While in the care of Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services and intoxicated individual leaves their care and drives away in a pick-up truck. On May 20, 2024, shortly after 6:30 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a request for assistance from the Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services regarding a highly intoxicated person who ...

On May 24, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a previous robbery at a grocery store in Elliot Lake. On May 21, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police responded to a robbery occurrence. The complainant witnessed a male leave the store without paying for numerous items. When confronted, the male threatened the ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending near noon then cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 10. News Tidbits: The third podcast ‘The Friends Of Davie Coyle’ is now available ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Northwest Region (NWR) is implementing body-worn cameras across all detachment areas as part of a provincial technology enhancement program. In a phased approach that is currently underway and will be complete this fall, officers across NWR are being equipped with body-worn cameras (BWCs). Body-worn cameras provide police with the best possible evidence at a ...

Canada’s first independent medical university graduates 69 new physicians—its largest class yet—at ceremonies on May 24, 2024, in Thunder Bay and May 31, 2024, in Sudbury. “For me this is a poignant event,” says Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Dean, Vice-Chancellor, and CEO of NOSM University. “Not only is it my last time presiding over convocation in this role, but it ...

87 Golfers braved horrible weather conditions, cold & 80mph winds to play. 1st Flight Winners 1st – Adam Tomassini, Lee Bryar, Michel Lemoyne  – 33 2nd – Steve Jozin, Bill Carruthers, Nick Alexopoulos  – 35 3rd – Dylan Buckell, Brandon Case, Bradley Case  – 35 2nd Flight Winners 1st – Andrew McKenzie, John Leadbetter, Scott Carruthers  – 36 2nd –  ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending near noon then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 this morning. High 14. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming ...

On February 20, 2024, the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a fraud investigation after a volunteer organization in Wawa reported fraudulent purchases made by a board member. On May 22, 2024, after a lengthy police investigation, Michelle WHEATLEY, 59-years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with one count of Fraud over $5,000. The accused was ...

In the story from Acts, God allowed the disciples to speak all sorts of languages to help more people understand God’s amazing love! Pentecost is a great time to explore how the Spirit is ever expanding our circle of knowledge with people of all languages of all sorts ( not just spoken or written, but  signed languages and languages of ...

We had 36 golfers who braved the rain!! 1st Flight: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Spare – 36 2nd: Brooke MacLellan, Mackenzie Mathais, Ashley Godin – 43 3rd: Marcie DLF, Cassee Provost, Dawn Campbell – 43 2nd Flight: 1st: Chrystal Morden, Jody Renaud, Spare – 45 2nd: Deidre Dupuis, Ashley Omolida, Spare – 45 3rd: N/A 3rd Flight: 1st: Chelsey ...