Local & Area News

On July 29, 2020, shortly after 7:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance in the Town of Blind River. It was reported that a person was intoxicated yelling and using profanity. During the course of the investigation into the disturbance, it was disclosed to police that a sexual assault ...

The 38th Annual Wawa Salmon Derby is a go! This year’s Derby will be held August 21st – 23rd. There are some changes this year though. This year is a Salmon Derby only, monetary prizes will be awarded for the top ten salmon caught only – no lake trout. The Grand Prize for the largest salmon caught is $3,000. As ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation (LDHCF) and the community of Wawa were having great fun with the Catch the Ace Fundraiser with ten winners! However, things were brought to a standstill with COVID-19. With the Algoma District now in Phase 3, the LDHCF will conclude the Catch the Ace campaign with a “Must Go Draw”. Tickets will be sold ...

July 30th is the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) wants to end human trafficking by breaking the silence. Learn about what human trafficking is and what it looks like in our community. Have the difficult conversations. Rise up. Break the silence. Human trafficking is a global issue, but one that is ...

This is the Civic Holiday Weekend, and the OPP will be watching for speeders, safety restraint use, distracted driving, impaired drivers, and other moving violations on our roadways, trails and waterways during this high traffic volume period. Another focus is Ontario’s “Move Over” law. Section 159(2) and (3) of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act requires drivers to slow down and ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 26. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 12. Marine Forecast – Wind northwest 10 knots becoming light near midnight. Wind light Friday. Waves one half metre or less. Fog patches dissipating near noon. Fog patches reforming overnight. ...

The freshly repainted sign looks good and we thank Comrade Jim Aquino for the professional job he did. Yes, the Legion is open again and we hope that soon we will be able to have our Ladies Auxiliary dish up some good meals, and maybe soon a Fish Fry or Wing Ding. I am sure just to get back to ...

July is quickly drawing to a close but don’t be sad…that just means we’re kicking into high gear with some Club run tournaments and events!! So grab a drink, take a few minutes to relax and read on MacBeth! Let’s have a little review of the month that was and pay tribute to everyone who has braved the elements and ...

It is the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for August 02, 2020. Genesis 32: 22-31 Jacob wrestles with God. Psalm 17: 1-7, 15 Guard me as the apple of your eye. Romans 9 1-5 I am speaking the truth in Christ. Matthew 14: 13-21 Feeding more than ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this evening. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 12. Marine Forecast – Wind northwest 10 knots increasing to northwest 15 this afternoon then diminishing to northwest 10 ...

On July 27, 2020, shortly after 2:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma District Paramedic Services responded to a single Motor Vehicle Collision where pick-up truck entered in a ditch on Lakeshore Drive in Tarbutt-Tarbutt Additional Township.   While speaking to the driver, the officer determined that alcohol had been ...

Argonaut Gold Inc. has announced results from the Phase Two of their current drill campaign. They are drilling below the proposed pit to further define possible ore zones. 54 diamond drill holes (34,852 metres of drilling) were completed in Phase 1 & Phase 2. “The Phase One program discovered a number of high-grade veins and Phase Two of the program ...

On July 24, 2020 at 11:05 p.m., members from the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check at the intersection of Monk Street and Pine Street in Chapleau. Officers observed a vehicle swerve into the oncoming lane as it was approaching them ...

The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the Governments of Canada and Ontario. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than Canadians’ personal health. It is having a profound effect on the economy. That is why governments have been taking decisive action to support families, businesses and communities, and continue to look ahead to see what ...

La santé et le bien‑être des Canadiens sont les principales priorités des gouvernements du Canada et de l’Ontario. La pandémie de COVID-19 n’a pas seulement affecté la santé personnelle des Canadiens, elle a un effet marqué sur l’économie. C’est pourquoi les gouvernements prennent des mesures décisives pour soutenir les familles, les entreprises et les collectivités, et continuent de regarder vers ...