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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid after traffic complaint

On November 13, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic related complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 108 south of Elliot Lake. Police received a complainant of a dark coloured pick-up truck on Highway 17 crossing the centre line and hitting the shoulder numerous times. The pick-up truck turned onto Highway ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges laid after serious assault

On November 12, 2021, at approximately 11:50 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Farrell Crescent, Elliot Lake in relation to a serious assault. The complainant had reported he hit a man in the head with a hammer after he tried to break in to the complainant’s house. After investigation, police learned ...

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East Algoma OPP – Looking for assistance in Suspicious Person Occurrence

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for assistance in regards to a suspicious person occurrence on November 10, 2021 on Hirshhorn Avenue in Elliot Lake. Police were called to a nearby school at approximately 9:00 a.m. by administrative staff reporting a student was approached by a person while walking to school that morning. The person is described ...

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Manitoulin OPP – Investigation continues after sudden death

On November 12, 2021 at approximately 6:07 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sudbury Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Burpee & Mills Township Fire Department responded to a report of a sudden death on Poplar Road. The deceased has been identified as Matthew MANDIGO, 31-years-old, of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.  The cause of death ...

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an individual associated with Isabel Fletcher Public School has tested positive for COVID-19

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Isabel Fletcher Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more ...

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SAH Closes doors to all visitors beginning Friday, November 12

Beginning Friday, November 12, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) will be closed to all visitors. Essential Caregivers who support the care of their loved ones will continue to be permitted and will be required to show proof of vaccination. Significant community transmission of COVID-19, hospital overcapacity and an increase of hospital COVID-19 admissions are factors that have led to this difficult ...

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Individual at Pinewood PS (SSM) tests positive

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that an individual associated with Pinewood Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more than ...

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East Algoma OPP – Looking for assistance in Fire

On November 8, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of smoke emanating from inside a vacant building on Lisbon Road in Elliot Lake. The Elliot Lake Fire Department attended to ensure the fire was extinguished. The fire looked to be deliberately set and unknown person(s) vacated the property ...

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Crime Prevention Week Day 3 – Fraud Prevention (SSM Police)

  Today we are sharing information on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of Fraud or Identity Theft. There are simple methods you can use to improve the security of your information. If it sounds too good to be true it likely is. If you have any doubt about the legitimacy of the call, email or communication, hang ...

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Crime Prevention Week Day 1 – (SSM Police)

  Today is the first day of Crime Prevention Week in Ontario. Throughout the week, officers will share Crime Prevention messages and tips online. The short videos will provide viewers with ways they can keep themselves, their loved ones and their property safe. Please visit saultpolice.ca and/or our social media channels, @SaultPolice, throughout the week to view the messages. Sharing ...

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Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services and Sault College Sign Partnership Agreement

On Thursday, November 4th, Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services (NFSC) hosted representatives from Sault College at Garden River First Nation’s Teaching Lodge to hold a ceremony and formalize a collaboration agreement between the two organizations through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU will allow for increased Indigenous-specific experiential learning for Sault College students, enhance engagement opportunities ...

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East Algoma OPP – Help requested in stolen outboard motors

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for assistance in regards to numerous outboard boat motors that were stolen from two locations in Blind River between October 25 and October 26, 2021. A 2018 Honda 225 horsepower four-stroke motor with serial # BABJ1808111 and a 2018 Honda 9.9 horsepower four-stroke motor with serial # BAGJ1700267 were stolen from ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver charged with impaired after crashing vehicle on Hwy 108

On October 29, 2021, at approximately 1:50 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic-related complaint of a possible impaired driver that crashed into the ditch on Highway 108 south of Elliot Lake. A vehicle and driver description and location were provided to police. Police attended the scene a short time after and arrested the driver who was ...

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Individuals associated with Grand View Public School have tested positive for COVID-19

Algoma Public Health (APH) is advising that individuals associated with Grand View Public School have tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, APH is conducting a careful investigation to identify close contacts. Examples of close contacts include household members, people who have been in direct physical contact or belong to the same classroom/cohort, and people who have spent more than ...

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