Local & Area News

On March 31, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a previous stolen vehicle investigation that occurred on Bennett Drive in Elliot Lake. On February 7, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m. while on general patrol, officers observed a known person exit a residence on Bennett Drive and leave in a white car that ...

Weather: Today – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind becoming east 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 6. Wind chill -9 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Becoming cloudy late this evening. 40% chance of snow overnight. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting to 70. Low -2. News Tidbits: Congratulations to ...

Special Weather Statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay At 5:31 a.m. Environment Canada issued a Special Weather Statment warning of an early spring storm that is expected to bring strong winds, rain and the potential for significant snow tonight through Thursday. A Colorado low is expected to ...

Readers may remember my column last week on the Ford government’s attempts to put a new coat of paint on a leaky ship when it comes to education by trying to extend the number of days that retired teachers can work in a year. A similar situation is brewing in another education sector, that is, at the post-secondary level. The ...

Les lecteurs se souviendront peut-être de ma chronique de la semaine dernière sur les tentatives du gouvernement Ford de mettre une nouvelle couche de peinture sur un navire qui fuit quand il s’agit de l’éducation. Il essaie de prolonger le nombre de jours que les enseignants à la retraite peuvent travailler dans une année. Une situation semblable se prépare dans ...

A Sudbury driver was arrested and charged after report of erratic behaviour on Highway 17, Serpent River First Nation.   On March 29, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an assist call at a residence when a driver of a brown Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) yelled at police and displayed very bizarre behaviour.  Because ...

An Elliot Lake resident was arrested and charged after a vehicle stop on in Elliot Lake.   On March 31, 2024, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol on Chalmers Crescent. Police stopped a grey pickup truck in order to check the sobriety of the driver. Open cans of alcohol were observed inside the ...

Currently looking for another Men’s Curling Team. Had a recent request from a long-time participant. SO – need a team to match up with this team. If you have a team interested in joining this Bonspiel or know anyone please contact:   Andy Stevens Ph: 705-856-2884 Text: 705-975-3441 Email: [email protected]  or Jim Hoffmann Cell: 705-852-1274   Thank you. Wawa Men’s ...

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Seed Swap event! Our seed library is open to everyone! If you are new to the world of gardening and want to grow some tried and true seeds or if you are a Master Gardener and are looking for something different to try, the library is the place for you. We ...

Wawa Firefighters were called to a building fire on Mackey Street, Easter Sunday at 11:00 p.m. The building is vacant without power or water. An utility truck did come and physically cut the wires from the pole to ensure that there was no power. The firefighters were on scene for about two hours, but were called back to the scene ...

Weather: Today – Mainly sunny. Wind northeast 20 km/h becoming light late this morning. High +3. Wind chill -10 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -6. Wind chill -10 overnight. News Tidbits: Congratulations to Mark Etheridge, he won the $5,000 draw! Congratulations to Elliot Lake who have won $250,000 ‘Kraft ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark Easter Sunday: “Today, I join Christians here in Ontario and across the globe in celebrating Easter Sunday. Easter is a time to reflect on the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ and the example He set by showing kindness and compassion to all. On Easter, Christians will observe the holiday through ...

Happy Easter to everyone. Team Rank Wins G.P. TERRIS, Tom 1 14 15 FAHRER, Tom 2 12 15 McCoy, Joe 2 12 14 HALL, Dave 4 11 14 BUCKELL, Chris 5 9 15 LESCHISHIN, Barb 6 6 15 CORLEY, Sarah 7 4 15 STOYCHOFF, Peter 7 4 14 SWITZER, Anya 7 4 14 RAINVILLE, Heather 10 3 15 GLOVER, Justine ...

RANK WINS G.P. LESCHISHIN, Barb 1 10 14 TAVELLA, Debbie 1 10 14 BONITZKE, Wendy 3 9 14 BURGOYNE, Teri-Lyne 4 7 13 LOWE, Cheri 4 7 14 MATHIAS, Danette 4 7 13 SPENCER, Diane 4 7 14 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 7 14 BLANCHET, Emma 9 6 13 KLOCKARS, Anna-Lisa 9 6 13 BUSSINEAU, Denise 11 5 13 PARSONS, Rochelle ...

Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending this morning then mainly cloudy with 60% chance of snow. Wind up to 15 km/h. High +1. Wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Partly cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low -7. Wind chill -9 overnight. News Tidbits: The Simon family is ...