Local & Area News

Dec 11, 2017 @ 21:07 Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have issued a press release stating that Hwy 17 is closed between Hwy 563 (Batchawana Bay) and Wawa. The highway has been closed due to deteriorating weather conditions

Dec 11, 2017 @ 20:21 On Thursday, December 7th, the Honourable Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Kathryn McGarry announced that they would be acting to preserve the Lake Superior caribou by moving caribou to the Slate Islands. The Minister’s decision to preserve the last caribou of Lake Superior came after extensive lobbying efforts by Michipicoten First Nation. In a ...

Dec 11, 2017 @ 10:53   This photo of the beautiful moon and Canadian flag was taken just outside of Michipicoten High School.    

Dec 11, 2017 @ 07:54 Weather – Cloudy. Snow beginning this morning. Amount 5 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 27 this morning. Tonight will see periods of snow ending late this evening then partly cloudy. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 25. Wind chill minus 33. Roads – 2017-12-11 – early morning ...

Dec 10, 2017 @ 13:41 As posted on Facebook – Congrats to Andre and Jocelyne Bedard on winning the $1000 early bird winner of the Wawa Fire Dept Annual Cash Draw, thank you for your support !!! ( Tkt # 2786 )

Dec 10, 2017 @ 13:11 The Board of Trustees of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) has approved the appointment of Bill Murphy to the Board. Mr. Murphy, who served on the Board from 2011 to 2014, was approached to replace Laurie Aceti who announced her resignation last month. He accepted the appointment. “I was pleasantly surprised when approached ...

Dec 10, 2017 @ 12:40 On Thursday December 7, 2017 at approximately 4:10 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a Wawa residence regarding an unwanted male person. At the scene investigation revealed that the male was in breach of a recognizance. As a result a 28 years old Wawa, Ontario male was ...

On Monday December 4, 2017 at approximately 6:00 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment had occasion to observe a male and a female together at a Chapleau business. Further investigation revealed that the male was in breach of a recognizance. As a result a 36 years old Chapleau, Ontario male was arrested and charged ...

Dec 8, 2017 @ 20:42 Please be aware that as of Saturday, December 9th, 2017 the Arena Ice at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Center will return to normal service. The arena will open at 6 a.m. on schedule. Staff has received a newer Ice Resurfacer to use for an extended period of time. This resurfacer is in better condition and ...

Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:20   Over the past several weeks, elementary school students across the province have put their creativity to work in support of LCBO’s annual Think of Me Bag campaign, which raises awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Today, the organization proudly announces the five finalist bag designs: Ella Maric, Grade 7, St. Joan of Arc, ...

Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:16 Zoltan is slowly climing in the ranks. Share the story throughout your networks. Remember every person can only vote once, and must be a member of Facebook.   Dec 7, 2017 @ 07:16   Zoltan Pinter is hoping to participate in a grand adventure – sorta like one of those bucket list items. He has signed ...

Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:07   A tweet from the Northeast OPP – It warmed up in Wawa as the @UnitedWayhot chili cook-off unfolded. #NER #OPPmembers from Superior East Detachment were joined by #SaultSteMarie #OPPmembers. Raising money for the United Way to support our communities.  

Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:03 Team Rank Wins G.P. LESCHISHIN, Mark 1 5 5 TERRIS, Tom 1 5 5 BOYD, Katherine 3 3 5 HALL, Jennifer 3 3 5 HOFFMANN, Jim 5 2 4 SPENCER, Reg 6 1 5 McCOY, Joe 7 0 5 SZEKELY, Marc 7 0 4 Schedule for Thursday – December 7, 2017 Ice 1 Ice 2 ...

Dec 8, 2017 @ 08:01 5:14 AM EST Friday 08 December 2017 Snow squall warning in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay A very strong lake effect snow band continues to affect areas near the eastern Lake Superior shore early this morning. The most intense portion of this band ...

Dec 8, 2017 @ 07:48 Weather – Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning and early this afternoon. Temperature steady near -12. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of -18. Marine – Freezing Spray Warning. Wind north 20 knots diminishing to north 10 near noon then veering to northeast 10 early this evening. Wind increasing to northeast ...