Local & Area News

Jan 11, 2018 @ 14:55 The Hearst Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has also advised that Hwy 11 is closed between Hearst and Hwy 631 due to deteriorating weather conditions. Jan 11, 2018 @ 14:33 At 2:21 p.m. Ontario511 tweeted “#Hornepayne #Hwy631 from Hornepayne to Hwy 11 in Hearst is closed in both directions due to a collision. #ONHwys”

Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have closed Highway 631 at 1:39 p.m. from White River to Hornepayne due to deteriorating weather conditions.

Jan 11, 2018 @ 11:30 Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police closed Hwy 101 at 10:30 a.m. between Chapleau and Foleyet because of deteriorating weather conditions.

June 26, 1930 – January 11, 2017 In loving memory of my Dear Eddy who passed away one year ago today.   As I loved you, so I miss you. In my memory, you are near. Loved, remembered, longed for always, Bringing many a silent tear.   Loved forever, Lucy

Weather Today Periods of drizzle changing to rain this morning. Snow at times heavy over western sections. Local blowing snow late this afternoon. Fog patches. Snowfall amount 15 cm over western sections. Wind becoming north 30 km/h gusting to 50 this afternoon. High plus 4 with temperature falling to minus 9 this afternoon. Tonight Snow and local blowing snow ending ...

Jan 11, 2018 @ 06:42 Due to the icy road conditions school bus services from White River to Wawa (Bus 1 & Bus 2) and Dubreuilville to Wawa (Bus 6) are cancelled today.  Schools are open.

9:37 PM EST Wednesday 10 January 2018 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Significant January thaw with fog and rain Thursday. Rain changing to snow Thursday night with a hard freeze. With the mild temperatures over the existing snowpack, dense fog patches are likely across ...

Jan 10, 2018 @ 17:41 The Coast Guard is warning, Wednesday, of unstable ice conditions due to the warming temperatures in Northern Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and much of the Great Lakes. The public is encouraged to use extreme caution if partipating in recreational ice activities. If you’re planning to go out on the Great Lakes in the winter, remember the acronym ...

Jan 10, 2018 @ 15:39 So everything is NEW in 2018. It looks like same old outside and winter is still here. But the kids are back to school and the first bills for the Christmas gifts are coming in.I hope you all had a good time this holiday season and are ready to get back to the things at ...

Jan 10, 2018 @ 15:34 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 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS – Thurs. 1 -3 p.m Roberta requests that an appointment be made, please call 705-856-2926 & ...

Jan 10, 2018 @ 14:27   The halls of Sir James Dunn were busy for the month of December.  The Grade 8 Game Changers organized a few fun activities.  This group of dedicated students (under the direction of Mrs. McKenzie and Ms. Portis) first organized a winter door decorating contest.  All the classes participated and all the doors were unique ...

Jan 10, 2018 @ 11:53     On December 30, 2017, Father Goose, Bill Lishman, a talented sculpter, innovator, and flight instructor to Canada Geese and other migratory birds; died at his home on Dec. 30, just 10 days after he was diagnosed with leukemia. He was 78. Mr. Lishman leaves his wife, Paula, their three children, Aaron, Geordie and Carmen, three ...

Jan 10, 2018 @ 08:57 It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Rejéan (Geno) Lalonde in his 84th year on Saturday, January 6, 2018. He leaves behind his devoted wife Eveline Lalonde (nee. Morden) of 55 years. Will be and remembered by his children Bill (Veronica), Armand (Leanne), and Lance (Patricia). Beloved Grandpa to Allison (Aaron), ...

Jan 10, 2018 @ 08:32 Weather Today Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. A few flurries and ice pellets beginning early this afternoon. Local snow and ice pellet amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. High zero. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight A few flurries and ice pellets changing to rain ...

Jan 9, 2018 @ 18:44 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter, but not taking the necessary precautions can quickly result in tragedy. The Ministry of Transportation report that every winter about 30 people are killed and another 1,126 are injured ...