Local & Area News

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a white pickup truck that had hit a tree and subsequently rolled onto its roof on V-Line Road. Police arrived a short time afterwards and observed beer cans, camping gear and gas cans scattered all over the area.  The driver exhibited obvious signs ...

The Wawa Public Library’s summer program culminated with our Pizza Party and of course our draws for the winner of the tablets, Leap Pads and the Candy Jar. It’s been a blast and we are sad to see it end but now it’s time to prep for the Afterschool program that will be starting in October! Once again, a huge ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Hazy late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 21. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 15. Northeast ...

David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement to mark Labour Day: “Today on Labour Day, we honour the workers who build our province and power our economy. You are the backbone of Ontario and the driving force behind our collective success. Under Premier Doug Ford, our government has an ambitious plan to build ...

David Piccini, ministre du Travail, de l’Immigration, de la Formation et du Développement des compétences, a fait la déclaration suivante à l’occasion de la fête du Travail : « Aujourd’hui, en ce jour de la fête du Travail, nous rendons hommage aux travailleurs qui bâtissent notre province et propulsent notre économie. Vous êtes le pilier de l’Ontario et la force ...

There were 141 golfers, it was sunny and 14C. Don’t forget that on September 5th, the early Shotgun start will move to 1 p.m., and the late Shotgun will start at 5 p.m. Please add first and last names on the Scorecards Men’s Nights will be adjusting due to daylight restrictions, stay tuned. 1st Flight Score 1st Shane Bukowski Anders ...

Weather: Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h near noon. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 27 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 5 are under ...

At 8:09 a.m. Environment Canada cancelled the Frost Advisory. Sep 1, 2024 at 20:33 Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for overnight. Temperatures are expected to drop to near zero degrees celsius early Monday morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees as may damage some crops in frost-prone ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Local smoke. High 24. Humidex 27. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning early this evening and ending overnight then 30 percent chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms this evening and after midnight. Local amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming ...

We had 23 golfers turn out on what was probably the hottest day of the summer for golfing. Everyone appreciated the air conditioning back at the clubhouse. 1st Place – Lise & Victor 2nd Place – Linda G. & Eric 3rd Place – Erin & Ray Least Putts – Shirley, Luan & Sue Closest to Pin #3 – Erin Closest ...

On August 29, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a rail scrap yard on Highway 17 in the village of Spragge. The suspect had loaded scrap metal in a trailer from the rail yard and a struggle ensued between the complainant and the suspect. While ...

One individual is facing drug charges following a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the Town of Manitouwadge. On August 29, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team and Manitouwadge OPP Detachment, executed a CDSA search warrant at a residence on ...

On August 26, 2024, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a fraud investigation that occurred between August 10, 2024, and August 18, 2024, that took place at a local outfitters store in the City of Elliot Lake. Investigation determined an employee stole store items, cash, had pocketed money from the till and refunded store items ...

We had 99 golfers. It was another beautiful day on the course. Huge shout out to our sponsors and participants! **Reminder – tee times now begin at 1:00 pm and end at 5:12 pm** 1st Flight: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Guylaine Domich – 35 2nd: Lise Noel, Toni Rutland, Guylaine Domich – 37 3rd: Caroline Desgagne, Isabel Chicoine, Lise ...

Weather: Today – Showers ending early this afternoon then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Partly cloudy. Local smoke overnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 11. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: ...