Local & Area News

The Cessna 180 had a successful takeoff and is on its way!   At 10:45 this morning, C-GWBI was able to takeoff from its impromptu landing strip at Obatanga Provincial Park. Two cruisers from the Superior East OPP Detachment blocked the highway, allowing the Cessna to leave.       Yesterday afternoon at 12:30,  this Cessna 180 made an emergency landing ...

Weather – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries this morning and 40 percent chance of rain showers late this afternoon. High 7. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Rain showers changing to a few flurries overnight. Low plus 1. Marine Weather – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind southwest 10 knots increasing to southwest 15 near noon ...

Passed away peacefully at the Lady Dunn Hospital in Wawa, Ontario on Sunday, October 14 at the age of 91. Cherished mother of Serge Chevrier, Daniel Chevrier and Nicole Abernethy. Special grandmother of Stéphanie Chevrier, Caitlin Chevrier, Derek Abernethy, and Glen Abernethy. At Noëlla’s request no services will be held. Memorial donations to The Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated ...

Northern Lights Ford is ramping up our efforts for the final 2 weeks of our We Scare Hunger Campaign and will be at John’s Valu-mart this Saturday, October 20 from 11:00 to 2:00, and next Saturday, October 27 from 11:00 to 2:00 where you can make a donation of  any non-perishable food item or a monetary donation.  Let’s stop hunger ...

Michipicoten First Nation Youth Council has cancelled tonight’s Haunted Trail due to the poor weather and safety concerns.

  A Red Dress was hanging at the abandoned and burnt out shell of what was once a gas station, restaurant, and residence. These photos were taken on October 9th. The RCMP report “Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women: A National Operational Overview” brought to the public eye the sobering fact that a total of 1,181 people — 164 missing Indigenous women ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers late this morning and this afternoon. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 11. UV index 2 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain showers changing to 60 percent chance of flurries after midnight. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. ...

Passed away suddenly at the Sudbury Health Sciences on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at the age of 82 years.  Beloved wife of Bert Haman.  Loving mother of Larry Langdon (Joanne) and Richard Langdon.  Proud grandmother of Stephanie (Andrew) and great-grandmother of Zara.  Aline will be fondly remembered by Bert’s children Lise Haman (Tom), Line Begin (Gilles), Anne Haman, Lucie Haman ...

  Tomorrow is the Lady Dunn Health Centre’s 4th Annual “CUPCAKES FOR A CURE”. Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and chances are you or someone you know will be affected! Every year local cancer survivors and friends bake and decorate cupcakes with love and hope, and then sell them in the ...

  We are in the last days of the 2018 Municipal Election. The Coffee & Cake was attended by a number of interested voters who had questions for the candidates. All candidates participated and the evening was very interesting. Voters may vote by phone, online, or at a station at the MMCC next Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ...

Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 8. UV index 4 or moderate. Tonight – A few clouds. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light after midnight. Low 6. Marine Weather – Strong wind warning in effect. Wind northwest 15 to 20 knots backing to southwest ...

  Ontario Provincial Police are advising that Highway 101 between Wawa and Chapleau is down to one lane following a washout. OPP are on scene at this time.

This Special Weather Statement ended at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2018.   10:36 AM EDT Wednesday 17 October 2018 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Lake effect snow today. Cold northwesterly winds blowing across the relatively warm waters of Lake Superior are expected to ...

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is a registered Canadian charitable organization. We are the leader in wetland conservation; using sound science, we deliver on-the-ground habitat conservation projects, research, education programs and public policy work to conserve, restore and manage wetlands. Volunteer-hosted fundraising events such as the Wawa DU Conservation Dinner and Charity Auction (Saturday, November 3 at the Michipicoten Community Centre) ...