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Today November 1, 2022, Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area will begin a two-month campaign celebrating its 20th anniversary – ultimately hoping to raise $20,000 to finish a universally accessible build on Blake Avenue.   “Our organization would not be where it is today without the support of the community. We owe immense gratitude to the founding members ...

On October 28, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a gas station parking lot on Highway in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported two people, driver and passenger, in a car passed out.  Police attended and located two people passed out inside the car with the engine running. The two were eventually woken ...

  The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is providing an endowment of $515,000 to NOSM University, Canada’s first independent medical university.   The endowment will fund a bursary program for Métis students pursuing their MD at NOSM University and is being matched by the FDC Foundation.   “As the government representing Métis in Ontario, we are proud to do what ...

On October 23, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver complaint in the Town of Blind River. The complainant advised a silver SUV left Blind River in a westbound direction on Causley Street. The vehicle was later located by officers on Highway 17 near Cavanaugh ...

On October 20, 2022, at approximately 10:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) checked a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot at Depot Lake, south of Elliot Lake. Police located two people passed out inside the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with the lights on, engine running, and still in drive. The two were eventually woken up and police located ...

Yesterday, October 21st, 2022 marked 172 years since the Crown acknowledged and committed to protect the rights to land of the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Community in the Robinson-Huron Treaty negotiations. That solemn commitment remains unfulfilled, and reconciliation is stalled without it.   In recognition, the bell in the steeple of the Sault Métis Centre — the former St. John’s ...

Oct 22, 2022 at 08:01 St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has closed the hospital to visitors (except for designated ECPs and compassionate circumstances) because of a COVID-19 outbreak declared by Algoma Public Health. Existing restrictions remain in place related to the active outbreak at St. Joseph’s Manor. Declared Outbreaks in the Algoma District: Facility Name Affected Areas Type – ...

Oct 21, 2022 at 17:18 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure drivers stay safe during the upcoming snowy season while traveling on the roads. A key part of road safety is making sure your vehicle has proper road surface traction in the winter. All-season tires don’t work the same on snow, ice or cold pavement. The stopping distance ...

Oct 21, 2022 at 17:15 On October 19, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to cameras and recordings found in private places at a business on Perini Road in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported locating inappropriate videos on a work computer. After further investigation, it was learned there were recordings on the computer from cameras ...

PUC Services Inc. (PUC) is now offering an easy at-home, solution for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The newly launched EV Home Charging Program enables customers to charge their electric vehicle faster and smarter, with the convenience of doing it at their own home. The chargers are offered on an affordable rental basis, which includes the level 2 charging unit, lifetime ...

Members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment would like to remind community members of the Lock It or Lose It guidelines after receiving numerous reports of vehicle and property theft within the community. The OPP is requesting assistance from the public to help prevent these crimes of opportunity by following some simple tips: Always roll up your vehicle’s ...

Tenaris in Canada is once again supporting Sault College and post-secondary education through the newly established Tenaris Global Business Excellence Award. The annual award, valued at $2,000, will be presented to three second year Global Business Management students who demonstrate community involvement, teamwork, leadership, work ethic and strong class participation.   The new award is a welcomed addition to the ...

On Oct. 11, 2022 from 7 to 9 p.m., come visit the Sault Ste. Marie Museum to hear author Mike Sauve. ‘The Many Fentanyl Addicted Wraiths of Sault Sainte Marie’ is Mike’s forthcoming book from Tailwinds Press. This event is free and will be accepting optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission. The book includes an overview of Sault history, discussing figures ...

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe that a Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officer committed criminal offences in relation to an incident that occurred in September of 2021. As a result, Director Martino has caused charges to be laid against the officer. The SIU investigation determined that in the early hours of ...

On September 20, 2022, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a westbound traffic complaint on Highway 17 that began in the Town of Blind River and ended in the Town of Bruce Mines. Investigation determined the car was travelling at speeds of more that 195 km/hr and passing ...