Local & Area News

Apr 15, 2018 @ 12:38   For the past several days, Environment Canada has been warning of a winter storm. Last night, severe freezing rain was falling around Birch Run, Michigan; and this morning, the Mackinac Bridge was closed to all high profile vehicles at 7: 30 a. m. due to winds blowing across the bridge surface in excess of 50 ...

Apr 13, 2018 @ 19:03           Highway 17 was fully closed for a short time due to a tractor trailer on fire. The tractor was driven away from the trailer which was completely demolished in the blaze. At 4:15 p.m. OPPCommunicationsNER tweeted “VEHICLE FIRE: #Hwy17 approximately 15kms south of #WhiteRiver: Vehicle partially blocking the roadway.” There ...

Apr 13, 2018 @ 11:55 Red Pine has announced results from 20 diamond drill holes from the 2017-2018 drill program. As a result of this drill program, a new discovery almost 1 kilometer north of the Surluga Deposit, indicates the potential to expand their gold resources. Results also indicate that gold mineralization in the footwall of the Surluga Deposit now extends ...

Apr 13, 2018 @ 11:35 Sault College Adventure Recreation and Parks students and the Algoma Highlands Conservancy proudly present the Waterwalker Film Festival in Essar Hall, Sault College room M1030 on Friday, April 13, 2018, at 7:15 p.m. Paddle Canada’s Waterwalker Film Festival is a tribute to the late Bill Mason, the great conservationist, canoeist, and filmmaker. It is a ...

The Northeastern Ontario Passenger Rail Summit’s keynote guest speakers will be Bruce Budd, President of Transport Action Canada; Ken Bitten, a 40-year career railroader and entrepreneur, and Sylvan Gervais, Bombardier’s Director of Operations and Maintenance for Canada. Our special guest speaker will be Corina Moore, President and CEO Ontario Northland Transportation Corporation. Bruce Budd, President of Transport Action Canada – ...

Apr 13, 2018 @ 09:20 Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement regarding a potential winter storm expected Sunday into Monday. “Snow at times heavy will spread into Northeastern Ontario Sunday morning. Significant snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are possible by Monday night. In addition, strong northeasterly winds will produce areas of blowing snow, leading to reduced visibilities. Southeastern ...

Weather – Today will be a mix of sun and cloud. Wind northeast 20 km/h. High plus 1. UV index 6 or high. Tonight it will be partly cloudy. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h late this evening. Low minus 14. A potential winter storm is expected Sunday into Monday from Lake Superior Provincial Park to the east. Environment Canada warns ...

Apr 12, 2018 @ 15:51 On Wednesday April 11, 2018 at approximately 8:00 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment along with the assistance of members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) attended a residence on Mackey Street in Wawa, Ontario and executed a Controlled Drugs ...

Apr 12, 2018 @ 14:38   The ladies 2017-18 curling season came to an exciting end on Wednesday, April 11th.  The Team of Debbie Tavella, Amanda Huff, Silvija Case, Jody Tait and Angele Begin (5-person rotating team) beat the Mathias team in the final game of the play-offs.  They won all 4 of their games.  What is more exciting is ...

Apr 12, 2018 @ 08:22   Last evening (April 11, 2018) both the Ladies and Men’s Playoff Championship Games were played at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre.   The four teams were dressed in hockey jerseys in memory of the tragic accident involving the Humboldt Broncos.  Living in a small northern community, we are aware of traveling to sports events. ...

Apr 12, 2018 @ 08:15     Last evening the Men’s Championship Game was played.  Rival Teams Terris played Team Leschishin. The game was decided with the final rock in the 8th end. Congratulations to Team Terris – Regular Season Champions and Team Leschishin – Playoff Champions!     A special thank you to Jim Hoffmann Club President and Andy ...

Apr 12, 2018 @ 07:57 Weather – Today will see increasing cloudiness. Periods of light snow beginning this morning and ending this afternoon then 40 percent chance of rain showers late this afternoon. High plus 3. Tonight it will be mainly cloudy. 60 percent chance of rain showers or flurries changing to 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. Wind ...

Apr 11, 2018 @ 14:24 On Tuesday April 10, 2018 at approximately 2:48 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa address regarding a report of a break and enter in progress. At the scene officers conducted an investigation and obtained evidence.   As a result Blake John KOMARNISKI (34) of Wawa, ...

Apr 11, 2018 @ 13:29 Ontario is supporting White River Forest Products to upgrade and modernize its sawmill in White River, helping to create and maintain 176 highly skilled jobs and boost economic growth. White River Forest Products sawmill has brought good jobs to the community — not only those at the sawmill itself but local spinoff jobs in transportation, ...

Apr 11, 2018 @ 11:28   Defined Movement Dance held their Performance Showcase 2018 featured solos, duets, trios and group dances from the 2017/18 competitive season. This was a fundraiser for the dance students, in order to help with costs for costumes, travel expenses and entry fees for competitions. Instructor Samatha Stewart explained that the nearest place to compete is ...