Local & Area News

      Rock Island Lodge presents Crystal Journey in a House Concert on Wednesday, June 26th! Crystal Journey and David Hickey perform with 8-12 Paiste Planet, Symphonic and Sound Creation Gongs. Every Gong features a strong fundamental note tuned to represent a natural harmonic series based on the orbital properties of the Sun, the Earth, the Moon and the ...

Women’s organizations provide vital services in our communities, supporting women and girls to be financially secure, free from violence, and able to fully participate in all aspects of our economy and society. Yet for far too long they have been chronically underfunded, underestimated and undermined. The Government of Canada recognizes that women’s organizations are the lifeblood of the women’s movement, ...

On June 22, 2019 at approximately 8:30 p.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie (OPP) Detachment responded to a motor vehicle collision in Searchmont, Ontario. The collision involved a motor vehicle that collided with two parked vehicles. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured. Officers attended the scene and as a result of further investigation, Michael TESSIER, 35 years-old of Searchmont, ...

North East Region announces that Acting Staff Sergeant Richard Bordin has been promoted to Staff Sergeant and will be the new Detachment Commander of the Superior East OPP Detachment effective July 1, 2019. Staff Sergeant Bordin began his career with the OPP in September 1996. His first posting was to the Killaloe Detachment in East Region. In 1997, he transferred to ...

Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising that Highway 590 is closed between Boreal Road and Adrian Lake Road due to a washout. An update will be provided as it becomes available.

At 6:11 a.m. this special weather statement was cancelled.   Jun 24, 2019 @ 15:42 – Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Heavy rain expected tonight. Rain, at times heavy, is forecast to develop this evening and then persist into tonight. 25 to 45 mm of ...

On June 21, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute in Chapleau, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old person, was arrested and charged with the following: Mischief – Domestic, contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal Code. The accused was subsequently released and ...

On June 22, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding an assault that had taken place at Seven Mile Lake near Chapleau, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, Micheal HANN, a 40-year-old person, from Chapleau, Ontario, was arrested and charged with the following: Assault Causing ...

Winners were drawn Saturday night at the Sault Area Hospital. Car or Cash Winners: Earl Crack (Ticket No. 1188) won a Hyundai Accent or $15,000. Keith Good (Ticket No. 11953) chooses a Volkswagen Beetle or $30,000. Glen and Regina Lewis (Ticket No. 11522) pick $30,000 or a Honda CR-V. John Kucher (Ticket No. 05394) can opt for $35,000 or a ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 19. UV index 6 or high. Tonight – Showers. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 13. News Tidbits – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School ...

The Ontario Historical Society is pleased to present the Indigenous History Award to the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre for the Reclaiming Shingwauk Hall initiative. The Indigenous History Award recognizes significant contributions towards the promotion or preservation of Indigenous history or heritage in Ontario. Uniquely located on the site of the former Shingwauk Residential School, the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre at ...

September 10, 1935 – June 13, 2019 It is with sad hearts that we say good-bye to Hans, my dear husband, Pop’s to Jens, stepdad, Gramps, Poppa to the wee ones, and a friend to so many. He was born in Austria on September 10th, 1935, the youngest of 11. He came to Canada at the age of 23 to visit ...

  Rose-Erin Stokes will be visiting Rock Island Lodge tomorrow night, and Judy is once again planning a delicious meal. From Rose-Erin’s website. ” When listening to the hauntingly beautiful melodies on Wherever I Go, the debut full-length album by Rose-Erin Stokes, you can’t help but be transfixed by every lilting note, every phrase and every plucked string. There is ...

Weather – Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 22. UV index 8 or very high. Tonight – A few clouds. Low 10. News Tidbits – Tonight is the Annual LDHCF Wine Tasting. If you would like to go, A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. The Gr 7/8 class from St. Joseph ...

With our successful participation in the Community Better Challenge and the For the Health of It wellness challenge coming to an end, I remind everyone about the wonderful benefits of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. While fluctuating motivation may be a significant hurdle for many of us, consider incorporating technology tools such as lifestyle apps to enrich the outdoors experience to help you ...