Local & Area News

Nov 9 @ 8:12AM Mackey Street is closed at this time due to a broken power pole and wires across the roadway. There is no power inside Sir James Dunn School. The pole snapped just above the transformers.   There is no official word from school administrators, but there probably isn’t school today for the students of Sir James Dunn. ...

Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Significant snowfall is possible today and tonight. Snow is expected to begin this morning and continue tonight. Total snowfall accumulations up to 20 centimetres are possible by Saturday morning due to lake enhancement. This snow is the result of a low pressure system that will track over ...

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Arthur Young. Loving mother of Donna (Dan Roberts), Bayne, John “Bucko”, Lynn (Earl Dinsdale), Marc (Stephanie) and the late Yvonne. Amazing “Mémé” and grandma of Corey (Christine), Jamie ...

Weather Today – Snow. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High zero. Wind chill minus 9 in the morning. Tonight – Snow ending overnight then cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus 6 in the evening and minus 20 overnight.   News Tidbits –

Passed peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the age of 72 with family at her side.  Beloved wife of the late John C. Sanders.  Loving mother of Mark (Rebecca), Ryan (Mindy), Dawn and Sharlyn.  Proud grandmother of Makayla, Monika, Riley, Makena, Cameron and Montana.  Dear sister of Michael Semchison.  Also loved by Dr. Desmond ...

After 19+ years on Broadway, The Red Canoe is closed the doors. Don and Jude Charbonneau have been selling their candles (remember Wood ‘n Wax>). soaps, music, art and collectibles locals and visitors to the town. Friends and shoppers came in for one last gathering in the gallery for snacks, music, socializing and of course, as Don quipped  “a little early ...

World Diabetes Day is November 14. Wawa is celebrating with a World Diabetes Day Walk and Scavenger Hunt. How many World Diabetes Day symbols can you find in Wawa? With you phone or camera snap a photo with as many logos as you can find, bring your photos (no need to print your photos) to the World Diabetes Day walk ...

We’ve been lucky so far, there hasn’t been any significant snowfall or road closures due to poor weather. However, that may change, and change within hours. A road closure due to a serious motor vehicle collision can also strand motorists on the side of the highway for a number of hours. Before you travel make sure you have checked weather ...

Weather Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 2. Wind chill near minus 8. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries this evening and after midnight. Periods of snow beginning after midnight. Local amount 2 cm. Wind up ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are happy to announce that Project Safe Trade is now available at the East Algoma OPP Detachment, 47 Hillside Drive North, Elliot Lake, Ontario.   Project Safe Trade is a community safety initiative that is “municipality driven” in keeping with the community mobilization concepts. The purpose is to create a “community safe zone” at an ...

  The THRIVE Child Development Centre and its Foundation would like to sincerely thank Mark and Tracey Toffner and the entire Tim Horton’s Wawa Staff for their generous donation of the local Smile Cookie proceeds; this gift will be put to excellent use by supporting local children with complex needs and their families.” SOURCE – THRIVE Child Development Centre, SSM

The family of the late Aline-Langdon Haman would like to send our gratitude and appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Lady Dunn Health Centre for their care and compassion.   A sincere thank you to Father Michael Asorgoe, St. Monica’s Church, the Choir, Valerie from Gilmartin Funeral Home, the Legion Ladies, Maryanne Pearson, Heidi McLaren and Judy ...

The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church.  Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926 Thurs.  Nov. 08        Worship Committee ** 1:30 p.m. ** Please note time change Sun.      Nov.  11       Remembrance Day The Congregation of First United ...

Team Standings: Black Thunder with 14 points Bowler of the week:  Gino Trovarello with 153 pins over average. TEAM LEADERS:  High Series: Incredi-bowls 3799 High Single: Incredi-bowls 1338 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: Men’s Series Flat: Marcel Lewis 696 Men’s Single Flat: Marcel Lewis 273 Ladies Series Flat: Lisa Miller 532 Ladies Single Flat: Lisa Miller 263 Men’s High Average: Jake Casavant 214 ...