Local & Area News

We had 25 golfers out on another beautiful afternoon in Wawa. 1st Place – Lorna, Linda G. & Andre – 32 2nd Place – Marcelle & Butch – 35 3rd Place – Barb & Scott – 36 Least Putts – Marcelle and Butch – 11 Closest to Pin on #3 – Barb Closest to Pin #7 – Danny Ticket Draws ...

Weather: Today – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 20. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Low 12. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 25 active wildland ...

The family of Ben St. Pierre would like to express our gratitude for the support and kindness shown to us by so many people. Thanks to the families who traveled from out of town. A special thanks to Ron and Myrna Henson who provided the church service and music and to the staff at the F. J. Davey Home, “Serena” ...

Passed away suddenly with his family by his side on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Lady Dunn Health Centre at the age of 58 years.   Beloved husband of Tracey (nee Dorey) Davidson for 14 years. Loving and proud father of Serenity. Dear son of Alva and the late William “Bill” Davidson. Brother of Cathy Edison (John), Douglas Davidson ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – Increasing cloudiness early this evening. 40 percent chance of showers late this evening and overnight. Low 15. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are currently 25 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 17 are being ...

On August 5, 2024, the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 within the community of Garden River First Nation. At approximately 3:30 a.m., police observed a westbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Police pursued the vehicle as it entered Sault Ste Marie City limits travelling at ...

Police have successfully concluded a seven-year death investigation using investigative genetic genealogy (IGG). On July 30, 2017, a hiker located human remains on a cliff overlooking Montreal River Harbour, approximately an hour north of Sault Ste. Marie. As a result, members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation under the direction of ...

On August 2, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were on general patrol conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon. Officers located a vehicle travelling at 160 Km/Hr. A traffic stop was subsequently completed and through investigation, a 27-year-old male from Surrey, British Columbia has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle ...

On August 1, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call for service about a possible impaired driver on Highway 17 near Nipigon. Nipigon OPP members patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle shortly thereafter. Officers spoke to the driver and determined that the driver was impaired by drug. The driver was ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother – Kathleen (Kathy) Margaret (Woods) Moore in her 87th year, at the Ottawa General Hospital, on Monday, August 5th, 2024. Beloved wife of the love of her life, of 68 years, William (Bill). Loving mother of Billy (late Monique), ...

On August 3, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties when officers observed a westbound car travelling at a high rate of speed on Trunk Road in the City of Sault Ste Marie. A traffic stop was initiated and while the officer was speaking to the driver, ...

On August 2, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to complaint of a possible intoxicated individual and their off-leash dog who were causing a disturbance at a local beach on Harmony Beach Road in Goulais River. OPP were advised that the dog owner and dog had left the beach ...

Feb 6, 1945- Aug 6, 2006 Gone 18 years – and words still escape me. You are too dearly loved to ever be forgotten Love Gerry

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. High 22. UV index 7 or high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 9. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 38 active fires in the Northwest Region in various stages of control: 5 are under control, 3 are being held, 6 are not under control and 24 are being observed. The fire hazard for ...

This Wednesday, August 7th at 7:30p.m. Rock Island will host fiddle player and singer / songwriter Irish Millie. Wawaites are invited to come and listen to this incredible 17-year-old who has been playing the fiddle since she was 6. She’s a three time nominee for the for Young Performer of the Year Award by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. She ...