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On March 25, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m. members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to mischief related occurrence at an apartment building on Dunn Road in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a known person proceeded smash windows in the building with a hammer. Prior to this call, police had attended and dealt with the same person ...

On March 16, 2022, shortly after 7:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance call on Youngfox Road in the Town of Blind River. Information gleaned during the investigation led to a warrant being executed at the residence with the assistance of the OPP’s East Algoma Crime Unit, Canine Unit ...

The Ontario government is providing more than $1.4 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to enable Springer Aerospace to expand its operations in Echo Bay, building new facilities and upgrading current amenities. This investment will help the company create jobs and capitalize on increased demand for its aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul services. “Supporting growth in the aviation and ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario accorde plus de 1,4 million de dollars par l’entremise de la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) pour permettre à Springer Aerospace d’étendre ses activités à Echo Bay en construisant de nouvelles installations et en améliorant les commodités actuelles. Cet investissement aidera l’entreprise à créer des emplois et à tirer parti de ...

Queen’s Park – MPP Michael Mantha (Algoma-Manitoulin) responded to the Ford government’s announcement of support for addictions services in Espanola and Sagamok First Nation. He released the following statement: “Congratulations to community members who have been fighting for mental health investment for years.  This isn’t all that’s needed, but it’s a small victory for mental health in these communities.  It’s ...

On March 21, 2022, at approximately 11:55 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a disturbance related occurrence at an apartment complex on Dunn Road in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported having their door kicked and pepper spray deployed in the hallway. Police attended and the suspects were not located or identified at that time.  At approximately ...

On March 15, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Township to arrest a person in relation to an on-going sexual assault investigation. On February 21, 2022, police were conducting follow-up for the original historical sexual assault investigation which commenced on November 10, 2021. Additional information was disclosed to police and ...

On March 21, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an indecent act related occurrence on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a male was in the laundry room of the apartment complex exposing himself. Police attended and recognized the male. After further investigation, police also learned the male was wanted from a previous break, ...

On Friday March 18, 2022, shortly after 5:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a an assault in progress at a residence on Lorne Street in the Town of Thessalon.   Investigation determined two victims were stabbed, one victim sustained serious injuries to the neck and the other received superficial cuts ...

On March 19, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic related complaint of a possible impaired driver in the Timmins Road and Dieppe Avenue area in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a vehicle was in the ditch and the driver appeared to be drunk. A short time later, police located the Sport ...

On Sunday March 20, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a westbound pick-up truck tailgating and driving aggressively on Highway 17 near Dean Lake Road in the Municipality of Huron Shores.   A short time later, police located the pick-up truck parked at ...

Start your engines and save the dates – the Queen Street Cruise is BACK! After a two-year hiatus, the Cruise is ready to roll once again. This year on June 17th and 18th, hop in your car, truck, rat rod, motorcycle tractor, or whatever you’ve got and come down to ‘Join the Ride!’ If you have a vehicle you’re proud ...

On Saturday March 12, 2022, shortly after 8:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 557 in the Town of Blind River.   Investigation determined a car was exiting a driveway on Highway 557 and turned left into the path of a northbound municipal snowplough truck. No ...

On March 3, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call in relation to a break and enter at an apartment on Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake. Police viewed video surveillance and the person was recognized. At approximately 2:15 p.m. police attended a different apartment building in order to speak to the person seen on the video surveillance. Upon ...

On March 4, 2022, at approximately 4:10 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol duties on Beckett Boulevard in Elliot Lake. Police conducted a traffic stop and the driver identified with a false name. After investigation the true identity was learned and that their driver’s license was suspended.   As a result, the driver was arrested and ...