Local & Area News

Ladies Curling Standings – December 18th

RANK WINS G.P. BUSSINEAU, Denise 1 5 6 MATHIAS, Danette 1 5 6 SPENCER, Diane 1 5 6 AMOS, Tracy 4 4 5 PARSONS, Rochelle 4 4 6 BONITZKE, Wendy 4 3 5 CHIUPKA, Lorna 4 3 5 SMITH-MORIN, Glynis 4 3 6 SZEKELY, Annik 4 3 6 TREMBLAY, Cheryl 4 3 5 LESCHISHIN, Barb 5 2 5 TAVELLA, Debbie ...

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Thursday Morning News – December 18th

Dec 18, 2025 at 07:57 Weather: Winter Storm Warning Today – Snow changing to drizzle or periods of rain this morning then to periods of snow or rain near noon. Snowfall amount 2 to 4 cm except 5 cm over higher terrain. Wind south 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 early this morning then becoming ...

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Between the Covers – December 17

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Coffee and Culture last Wednesday! Johanna led us through the 200-year history of the fur trade post at Michipicoten and the deep imprint it continues to have on the Wawa landscape.  Economic activity, social ties with the Michipicoten residents, environmental impacts and continued archaeological interest make the Michipicoten Post a legendary ...

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St. Monica’s Parish Christmas Mass Schedule 2025

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Wednesday, December 24th 6:00 p.m. (there is only one mass Christmas Eve) Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th No Mass Friday, December 26th No Mass Saturday, December 27th 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28th 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 29th No Mass Tuesday, December 30th No Mass Wednesday, December 31st 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 1st ...

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Wednesday Morning News – December 17th

Weather: Today – Flurries ending early this morning then mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 gusting to 40 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to minus 9 this morning then rising. Wind chill near minus 15. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Mainly ...

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BUGYRA, Marilyn Eva (nee Scott)

1947-2025 The family of Marilyn Eva (Scott) Bugyra share the sad news of her sudden passing on the evening of Thursday, December 11th in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Marilyn passed away with 78 years filled of life. Her loving son, Patrick, was by her side the moment of her passing… in her home, as she always hoped, in the company ...

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MILETIC, Francis Ellen

It is with sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ellen on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Chapleau at the age of 76 years, peacefully surrounded by her family. Ellen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Rae-Ellen (Mike), grandchildren Jonathon (Jasmine) and Nicole, great grandchildren; Ava-Rayne, Cashis, Angela, Jacob and Nina, her brother Mike and many friends. ...

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JERRARD, Robert Edward “Bob”

Passed away suddenly at the age of eighty-four on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the F. J. Davey home in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He was born in London, Ontario on May 16, 1941, to Albert and Cecilia Jerrard. He will be deeply missed by his three children Terri Beaulieu (Mike), Jeff (Sarah), and Gary (Karen). He will be fondly ...

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Batchewana FN & Alamos Gold Begin Next Phase of the Mine Connector Transmission Project

Batchewana First Nation and Alamos Gold Inc. are advancing the next phase of the Mine Connector Transmission Project, a key initiative that will deliver clean, reliable energy to the Algoma District and support the continued growth of Alamos’ Island Gold district. An expropriation application has been filed with the Ontario Energy Board related to the Mine Connector Transmission Project. This ...

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Tuesday Morning News – December 16th

Weather: Today – Cloudy. 40% chance of flurries this morning. Risk of freezing drizzle. Wind south 40 km/h gusting to 60. High zero. Wind chill -16 this morning. UV index 1 or low. Tonight – Cloudy. A few rain showers or flurries beginning this evening then changing to flurries after midnight. Risk of freezing drizzle early this evening. Local snowfall ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Tuesday, December 16th

Dec 16, 2025 at 07:11   Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Region Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and wet road Partly snow covered Good No 2025-12-16 05:10 NER – Foleyet – 47 A From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-16 05:23 NER – ...

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Monday Morning News – December 15th

Weather: Today – Periods of snow ending this afternoon then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries. Risk of snow squalls this morning. Local amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming west 20 this morning then light late this morning. High -4. Wind chill -15 this morning and -8 this afternoon. Tonight – Cloudy. Wind ...

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Winter Road Conditions – Monday, December 15th

Dec 15, 2025 at 07:11 Primary Conditions Secondary Conditions Visibility Drifting Last Updated Hwy 101 From Opishing River Br to Shawmere River Bare and dry road Good No 2025-12-15 05:12 From Shawmere River to Highway 651 Bare and wet road Bare and dry road, Partly snow packed Good No 2025-12-15 05:31 From Highway 651 to Wawa Snow packed Partly snow ...

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Hwy 17 (Wawa to Batchawana) OPEN

Dec 14, 2025 at 02:38 The barricade at Hwy 17/Pinewood Drive has been removed, and the electronic messaging sign no longer states that the highway is closed. Highway 17 has been reopened, and transports are starting to make their way south. Drive with care. Dec 13, 2025 at 15:46   Ledcorp is currently placing the barricade up at Pinewood Drive/Hwy ...

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Road Conditions Still not Great – Montreal River Hill

Dec 13, 2025 at 15:12 Dec 13, 2025 at 14:32 Road conditions are still not great between Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie, especially at Montreal River. These images show snow covered, slushy, and poor visibility.   Motorists are stating that a transport is stuck on the hill beside the former North Gate Shell. Recent images show heavy traffic on the ...

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