Local & Area News

Over ten years ago, the Sault Area Hospital (SAH) installed two CT Scanners in their Diagnostic Imaging Department. In early 2015, it was known that one would have to be replaced.   Yesterday, with successful fundraising, it was announced that a new CT Scanner will be installed later this year. The SAH performs over 20,000 CT scans, providing information to help ...

Weather – Increasing cloudiness. 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 30. UV index 8 or very high. Lake Superior – Strong wind warning in effect.Wind southwest 15 knots diminishing to light this afternoon then increasing to north 20 this evening. News Tidbits – Chapleau’s Emma Morrison who was recently crowned ...

Bell advises that 911 service for landlines has been restored The OPP are advising residents of Dubreuilville and surrounding areas that 911 dialed from landlines will not work. If you have an emergency you must use cellular 911 until further notice. Bell is working on the issue and have not provided a timeline for repair.

On July 30, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m., members from the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were notified of found human remains. Currently Superior East OPP along with the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Forensic Identification Service and Sault Ste. Marie Crime Unit are investigating the matter. There are no further details at this time as the ...

Jul 30, 2017 @ 22:35 Severe thunderstorm watch (continues 10:21 p.m.) in effect for: Chapleau – Gogama Kirkland Lake – New Liskeard – Tegagami Timmins – Cochrane Jul 30, 2017 @ 11:22 11:17 AM EDT Sunday 30 July 2017 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: White River – Dubreuilville (ended 10:21 p.m.) Chapleau (continues 10:21 p.m.) Missinaibi Lake Gogama (continues 10:21 p.m.) Foleyet Kirkland ...

96 Players 1st FLIGHT: Bernie Erechook, Derek Chapman, Jeff Amos-4 under par 32 2nd FLIGHT: Peter Russ, Tim Lesarge, Vince Gill-3 under par 33 3rdFLIGHT: Zack White, Anders Dereski, Derek Hardy-2 under par 34 4th FLIGHT: Al MacDonald, James Morden, Jeff Lamon-3 under par 33 5th FLIGHT: Kevin Auger, Gilles Cyr, Andre Bedard-2 under par 32 6th FLIGHT: Andy Ilola, ...

Jul 30, 2017 @ 09:02 Weather – Sunny this morning and early this afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high. Lake Superior – Wind variable 10 knots increasing to west 15 this afternoon then diminishing ...

It looks like a gorgeous day – Environment Canada says “Sunny. High 21. UV index 8 or very high.” Go and enjoy!

Jul 29, 2017 @ 04:02 At 2:33 a.m. OPP advised via Twitter that Main Street has now been reopened.     Jul 28, 2017 @ 15:45 Superior East OPP – Wawa Detachment has closed a portion of Main Street (between Toronto Avenue and Mission Road/Broadway Avenue). Officers are on the scene investigating a collision between a bicyclist and motor vehicle. ...

Jul 28, 2017 @ 22:09 On July 28, 2017 at approximately 3:00 p.m., members from the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), together with Algoma Emergency Services (EMS) responded to a serious collision involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle. The collision took place at the intersection of Main St. and Broadway Ave. in the town of Wawa.   ...

Weather – Sunny. High 23. UV index 7 or high. Wind northeast 10 knots becoming light this morning then becoming southwest 10 this afternoon. Wind becoming light Saturday morning.   News Tidbits – Today is your last day to register for the Michipicoten Golf Club’s 2 Man Scramble! The Scramble is August 5 and 6. Teams will play 18 holes Saturday, and ...

  Richmont Mines Inc. has provided an update on the strategic exploration drilling program currently underway at the cornerstone Island Gold Mine. “Our deep directional drilling further confirms the continuation of high-grade, wide zones located in the down plunge extension of the main deposit and we see significant potential to increase mineral resources at depth. Concurrently, we are very encouraged with ...

  Jul 27, 2017 @ 08:2 On Wednesday July 26, 2017, at approximately 12:50 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment responded to a Brunswick House residence regarding a family dispute. At the scene investigation revealed that a male had assaulted a female. As a result a Brunswick House male, age 24 was arrested and ...

Jul 27, 2017 @ 07:59 Weather – Mainly sunny. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 22. Humidex 25. UV index 8 or very high. News tidbits – Traffic delays continue at the Alona Bay Lookout as repairs are underway. If you are looking for something to do, take a drive to Lake Superior Provincial Park. The Agawa Bay Campground is hosting ...

Jul 26, 2017 @ 20:56 On Saturday July 15, 2017 at approximately 12:35 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were on general patrol within the community of Wawa when they observed numerous street signs had been removed and posts damaged. Investigation is continuing at this time. Anyone with any information is asked to call the ...