Local & Area News

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: ...

The Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is set to conduct patrols for Labour Day Long Weekend (August 30, 2024, to September 2, 2024). The OPP will be taking a combined approach of education and focused enforcement during the initiative. Officers will increase public compliance with traffic laws relating to the “Big Four” causal factors in ...

Hon. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A 1 August 29th , 2024 OPEN LETTER: Little Current Swing Bridge Delays Dear Premier Ford , I am writing to you about your recent conversation with Manitoulin residents about the Little Current Swing Bridge and the delays in its replacement. As you are aware, ...

Red Pine Exploration Inc. announces an updated independent Mineral Resource Estimate, inclusive of an open pit and underground Mineral Resource, prepared by WSP Canada Inc. for the Company’s 100% owned Wawa Gold Project in Ontario. Highlights (Table 1 and Figures 1 to 2) The updated MRE has added significantly to the previous 2019 MRE, with an Indicated Mineral Resource of ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 24. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness after midnight. Wind becoming south 20 km/h before morning. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 27 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 2 are being held, 2 are under control and 23 are being observed. ...

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has approved PUC Transmission LP’s Leave to Construct application, paving the way for construction of a new 230 kV transformer line and transformer station that will service Sault Ste. Marie’s west end and play a critical role in supporting Algoma Steel Inc’s (ASI) transition from coal to electric arc furnaces in its steel making process. ...

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges following a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 6, 2024. On January 6, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment along with Fire and emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 102 involving a ...

It’s nearly September, which means school is in, hockey enthusiasts are lacing up their skates, and Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste Marie and Area is hosting their fourth annual Soo Burger Month! At this citywide fundraising event, you can travel from restaurant to restaurant to eat local burgers. A minimum of $2 of your purchase will go to affordable housing ...

The scriptures for last Sunday were: 1 Kings 8 : 1,6,10-11,22-30, 41-43 Solomon calls on God to keep God’s promise,  Psalm 84 How lovely is your dwelling place, O God.  Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 Put on the whole armour of God. John 6: 56-69 To whom do we go? You have the words of eternal life. In the Kings ...

The Michipicoten Golf Club held its 4th Annual Glow Ball Tournament sponsored by Northern Lights Ford, and it did not disappoint.  It was a beautiful night with 72 people participating.  There were Mixed, Ladies and Men’s teams, with the winners taking home a $120.00 cash prize. Congratulations to the winners: Mixed Team – Amelia Carruthers & Billy Carruthers = 30 ...

Weather: Today – Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low plus 5. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update There are 28 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 ...