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Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges following a report of a stolen motor vehicle. On November 22, 2023, just before 10:30 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment received a report of a stolen motor vehicle that occurred in the Niagara region. Further investigation indicated that the driver of the motor vehicle ...

  On the November 17th – 19th, 2023 weekend, Wawa Women’s hockey was host to 10 teams for the 6th annual Lori Johnson Memorial hockey tournament. Teams from Wawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Chapleau, and Garden River laced up the skates for some action at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center. This year a new division was created to accommodate a slower ...

During Question Period MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) called on the Minister of Energy to act on the high cost of hydro in Northern Ontario. After the Conservative caucus spent last week debating a powerless motion on the carbon tax, Mantha called on the minister to act on issues within his jurisdiction. “High energy costs are a burden on individuals and ...

On November 21, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Dugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, numerous stolen items linked to thefts from retail stores in Elliot Lake, approximately $7000 in cash, over 12 grams of ...

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 3 3 BLANCHET, Emma 2 2 3 BUSSINEAU, Denise 2 2 2 SPENCER, Diane 2 2 3 BONITZKE, Wendy 5 1 3 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 5 1 2 LOWE, Cheri 5 1 3 PARSONS, Rochelle 5 1 2 TAVELLA, Debbie 5 1 1 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 5 1 3 CHARBONNEAU, Melanie 11 0 2 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa ...

Last Sunday our message was investing for God. The scripture was about a man giving his servants money and what they did with it. Two of the servants doubled their money by investing it, the third put his money away so he returned to his master exactly what he had received. The money represents the gifts we are given in ...

Weather: Today – Periods of light snow ending early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries. Wind northwest 20 km/h. Temperature falling to -11 this afternoon. Wind chill -8 this morning and -15 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 30% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 ...

Ontario’s Split the Pot Lottery ticket sales are approaching $1,000,000! This lottery provides ticket buyers the opportunity to share in the winnings and be part of the largest partnered fundraising initiative in Ontario. Time is crucial — don’t miss out on the chance to win the largest Early Rewards Prize yet! We have a prize of $20,000 that will be ...

Time is running out for you to bid in the Wawa Rotary Online Auction.  Bidding began on Sunday, November 19th and will continue to Saturday, November 25th at 10 p.m. Registering to bid is easy, you just need your name, email address, phone number and a made-up password. No credit or debit cards are required. You will then get a ...

Team Rank Wins GP TERRIS, Tom 1 3 3 FAHRER, Tom 2 2 3 LESCHISHIN, Mark 2 2 3 McCOY, Joe 2 2 3 MITRIKAS, Eric 2 2 3 HALE, Ron 5 1 3 REID, Michael 6 0 3 TERRIS, Spencer 6 0 3 Game Schedule for Monday, November 27th Ice 1 Ice 2 Ice 3 Ice 4 MITRIKAS RIED ...

Weather: Today – Mainly cloudy. 40% chance of flurries early this morning with risk of freezing drizzle. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h near noon. Temperature steady near zero. Wind chill -3 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. Periods of snow beginning this evening. Local amount 2 cm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h after midnight. Low -7. ...

Ontario’s colleges are calling for an immediate end to the province’s tuition freeze, a modest five percent tuition increase and enhanced investments in Ontario’s public college students. “It’s essential to invest in the success of our students,” said Confederation College President, Kathleen Lynch. “Colleges need the financial support to ensure their future sustainability. The investments we make today will ensure ...

On November 20, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a person in relation to a false fire alarm activation and break, enter at an apartment complex on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported during the evening of November 19, 2023, a basement-level fire alarm was falsely set off. The person was caught on ...

Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Brian Lalonde of Sault Ste. Marie. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the October 21, 2023 LOTTARIO draw to win $ 100,000!   Brian, a retiree, says he has been playing the lottery regularly for over 30 years. “I always say yes to ENCORE,” he shared ...

While children and adults alike can dress up for Halloween, it is also a good time to promote our lovely school. Thanks to the support of Ms. Samantha École Saint Nom de Jésus (Hornepayne) was well represented at the Hornepayne Trunk or Treat event. The “Stitch and Chester” theme offered children a visually stimulating experience and enabled the school to ...