Local & Area News

The Ontario government is investing $1.2 million through Destination Ontario and Destination Northern Ontario for a new multi-seasonal marketing campaign encouraging domestic tourism within Northern Ontario. In market this summer, fall and winter, the campaign will encourage Northern Ontario tourism – providing a much-needed boost to local tourism industries. Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, was ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 1,2 million de dollars par le biais de Destination Ontario et de Destination Northern Ontario pour une nouvelle campagne de marketing multi-saisonnière, encourageant le tourisme intérieur dans le Nord de l’Ontario. Sur le marché cet été, cet automne et cet hiver, la campagne encouragera le tourisme dans le Nord de l’Ontario, ce qui donnera un ...

On April 23, 2020, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received a call from personnel with the Sault Area Hospital expressing concern about the welfare of a 29-year-old man.   Officers were dispatched to the hospital and they located the man in a vehicle. The man drove away, but officers located him soon after when they arrived at his residence. ...

Le 23 avril 2020, le Service de police de Sault Ste. Marie a reçu un appel du personnel de l’hôpital local qui était préoccupé par l’état d’un homme de 29 ans.   Des agents ont été envoyés à l’hôpital et ont repéré l’homme dans un véhicule. L’homme s’est éloigné au volant de son véhicule, mais les agents l’ont retrouvé peu ...

The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance in solving several thefts that occurred in remote outpost camps near Missanabie. Sometime between July 8 and August 11, 2020, unknown suspects attended locations at Easey Lake, Harcourt Lake and Martin Lake and stole multiple items including: Three 14′ Aluminum Boats (One has been recovered) ...

Weather – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this evening. Fog patches developing near midnight. Low 11. Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 18, 2020 Algoma Public Health is in the process of transitioning to ...

Members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating multiple breaks and enter incidents which occurred since the 6th of August 2020. Officers are currently investigating the following thefts:   Between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12, 2020 – Unknown person(s) attended a property on Ansonia within the Municipality of Huron Shores and broke a ...

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “Walk the Wire” by David Baldacci, “Revenge” by James Patterson and Andrew Homes, “Fair Warning by Michael Connelly  and “Hideaway” by Nora Roberts. The New Movies cataloged this week are “Avatar” available in Blu-Ray and DVD, “The Godfather” available in Blu-Ray only as well as “Charlotte’s Web” in DVD for ...

Twelfth  Sunday after Pentecost. Although we cannot meet for Worship together you may like to read the Scriptures for August 23, 2020. Exodus 1: 8-2:10        The baby Moses is adopted  by Pharaoh’s daughter. Psalm 124                If God had not been at our side! . Romans 12: 1-8        Present yourselves as a living, holy sacrifice to God. Matthew 16: 13-20   Who ...

The Government of Canada’s number-one priority remains keeping Canadians safe and supporting families and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Even at this time, work continues, to help the economy recover, create conditions for new jobs, lower emissions, and make life more affordable for Canadians. Today, the Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Terry Sheehan, on behalf of the Minister ...

Weather – Sunny. Increasing cloudiness near noon then 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 13.   Statistics from Algoma Public Health  – August 18, 2020 Algoma Public Health is in the ...

On August 14, 2020, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation involving a stolen pick-up truck in the Hat Lake area, approximately 65 kilometres north of the City of Elliot Lake. The investigation evolved when, a day later, a log skidder was reported stolen from a Forestry business also in the Hat Lake area.   ...

On August 17, 2020, at approximately 7:20 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call regarding an unwanted person on Beck Avenue in Wawa. Police attended the scene and located the individual laying in a grassy area adjacent to a residence. The person was placed under arrest for being intoxicated in a ...

They say the olfactory senses can bring about some of the strongest emotions and memories in people.  Like when you walk into a room and a particular scent such as baking cookies or a certain potpourri brings back powerful memories of your grandma.  For me this week, a simple calendar evoked strong memories.  I just couldn’t believe my eyes when ...

TOn dit que les sens olfactifs peuvent provoquer certaines des émotions et des souvenirs les plus forts chez les gens. Comme lorsque vous entrez dans une pièce et qu’un parfum particulier tel que la cuisson des biscuits ou un certain pot-pourri vous rappelle de puissants souvenirs de votre grand-mère. Pour moi cette semaine, un simple calendrier évoquait des souvenirs forts. ...