Local & Area News

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. announces the appointment of Mr. Guy Belleau as Chief Operating Officer effective today, September 30, 2024. Anthea Bath, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “With his depth of experience in the mining industry, particularly in underground operations and gold projects within the relevant jurisdictions of Québec, Guy stands out as an excellent addition to Wesdome. His ...

On behalf of Wawa Minor Hockey Association, the Wawa Minor Hockey Fundraising Committee would like to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who participated in and supported our first annual golf tournament. The event was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible contributions from our sponsors, volunteers, and participants. A special thanks to Peter Moore ...

There were 105 Golfers, on a sunny day of 20*C. Please pay Outstanding Trail Pass/Cart Shack fees by Oct 1st, 2024. We may run one more Men’s Night Oct 5th if weather is decent, stay tuned. Tee times will be at 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m., please check in on time. Call-ins will start at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays now ...

An investigation led by the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Northwest Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), has resulted in charges against two individuals. On September 26, 2024, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant was executed at a residence on Highway 628, in the town of Red Rock, a ...

On September 28, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous complaints on Paris Drive about a female driving erratically in a small grey Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV). The complainants also reported that the girl driving looked to be high on drugs and almost hit them. Police later located the SUV at a known residence on Tokyo ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. High 20. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight then a few showers. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 overnight. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 12 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are under control and 10 are being observed. The fire hazard ...

Sep 28, 2024 at 11:59 At 11:49 a.m. Environment Canada lifted the Fog Advisory. Sep 28, 2024 at 07:12 At 6:38 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Fog Advisory for the following areas: Marathon – Schreiber Nipigon – Rossport Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring over some areas. Visibility will ...

Weather: Fog Advisory Today – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 25. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing this evening and dissipating before morning. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 13 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 4 are under control and 9 are being observed. The ...

We had 75 golfers. This was the last Ladies Night of the season! Special thanks to our generous sponsors, to the volunteers who spend countless hours organizing, and to all our ladies who faithfully come out and support!! Thank you, Chi-Miigwetch, Merci! See you all next season! 1st Flight: 1st: Rachael Korytko-Amos, Jody McRae, Chrystal Morden, – 38 2nd: Charlee ...

Weather:  Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. Humidex 26. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 8. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: there are 15 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 5 are under control and 9 ...

At Algoma District School Board’s (ADSB) first Board Meeting of the year, the Board’s three new Student Trustees were introduced and welcomed to the table. In March 2024, ADSB approved the appointment of the Student Trustees for the 2024/2025 school year. They are Addy McEachren from Chapleau High School, Cameron Ciotti from White Pines C&VS and Georgia-June Abel from White ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 20. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 16 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is being held, 5 are under control and 10 are being observed. The fire hazard is low across most ...

Sep 26, 2024 at 06:40 Environment Canada has issued a Fog Advisory for: Marathon – Schreiber White River – Dubreuilville Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Blind River – Thessalon Elliot Lake – Ranger Lake Near zero visibility in dense fog is ...

On September 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver operating a white SUV that was in the Town of Blind River. Another complaint advised that the impaired driver was travelling westbound on Highway 17 and may be driving home to Bruce ...

This afternoon the Municipality of Wawa lifted the Boil Water Advisory after the successful completion of water testing. BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED Effective Immediately Issued Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:00 P.M. The Wawa Boil Water Advisory has now been lifted (rescinded). Recent water samples collected and analyzed were found to be in compliance with provincial regulations, therefore, the Boil Water ...