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Thomas Mitchell of Goulais River has that “6/49 feeling” after winning the Guaranteed $1 Million Prize in the March 14, 2020 LOTTO 6/49 draw. The winning ticket was purchased at The Goulais River Country Store on Highway 17 in Goulais River.  

The St. Mary’s College (SMC) Arts Department has launched a website highlighting its work with students.   Due to the coronavirus pandemic the school’s annual Student Arts Festival typically held in June was cancelled.  Looking for a manner in which to showcase arts student accomplishments the department decided to create a website.   “We felt it was even more important ...

Eighteen months after the release of the phase one decision regarding the Robinson-Huron Treaty annuity case, Madam Justice Hennessy released her decision concerning Phase 2 of the case. Justice Hennessy again encourages settlement: “Everyone would agree that resolution in this case is a laudable goal and one that must be encouraged at every stage of the litigation.” “Resolution and reconciliation ...

On June 25, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police ((OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 within the village of Algoma Mills. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., police were eastbound on Highway 17 when a westbound vehicle failed to lower its high beams. A traffic stop was initiated near Lauzon Village Road. While speaking ...

On June 23, 2020, shortly before 12:00 p.m., members from the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter that occurred sometime between Wednesday June 10, 2020 and Tuesday June 23, 2020, at a property in Desbiens Township.   Investigation determined forced entry was made into the residence and once inside, the ...

Excessive Speed – Driver Charged (ST JOSEPH TOWNSHIP, ON)- On June 19, 2020, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 548 within St Joseph Township.   Shortly after 2:00 p.m., police were west of 15th Sideroad and observed a car travelling at an excessive high rate of speed and ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents regarding current watershed conditions. A slow moving, low pressure system is approaching from the US Midwest bringing precipitation overnight and Tuesday night across the watershed. General rainfall amounts of 30 to 40 mm are likely. Localized higher amounts could reach 60-100 mm by Wednesday morning. Currently, local rivers, creeks and streams are flowing at normal levels. Forecasted rainfall will cause levels and flows ...

On Thursday June 18, 2020 approximately 02:10 pm, members of the Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a canoer that had capsized in Manitouwadge Lake near the Pumphouse Road. Family members noticed the canoe was flipped and that the canoer was in the water. They contacted some people that were on the lake with Sea ...

Buy Algoma, Buy Local, a program of the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), has made locating local food products much easier for Algoma residents. With the launch of its new website equipped with an interactive map, Buy Algoma, Buy Local has provided a tool for communities in the Algoma region to support local producers, processors, farmers’ markets, restaurants and retailers.   ...

Now, more than ever, we need your support. Everyone has been hit hard by this pandemic. However, it has also helped us to refocus on what matters most: spending precious time with those you love. That’s the true meaning of Hospice. ​ ARCH, throughout this pandemic, has continued to support our community: ensuring our residents were able to share precious ...

  Jun 15, 2020 at 09:56 – After the completion of dive surveys and stability assessments, Barge PML2501 safely transited to Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, under tow by Towing Vessels Anglian Lady and W.I. Scott Purvis. In coordination with Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie reviewed and accepted the salvage company’s salvage and ...

At 7 p.m. the Special Weather Statements were cancelled.   Jun 10, 2020 at 14:39 – 1:07 PM EDT Wednesday 10 June 2020 Special weather statement in effect for (grey areas): Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Wind gusts to 80 km/h possible this afternoon. A ...

On May 23, 2020, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious person complaint at Dominion Park Road west of the Town of Thessalon.   Police arrived a short time later and dealt with a 49-year-old person from Sault Ste Marie. In the vehicle that the person was ...

Jun 2, 2020 at 11:33 On June 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Sudbury Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Greater Sudbury Fire Services and Hydro One responded to a single motor vehicle roll-over collision, involving a tractor-trailer, on Highway 144 at Marina Road, City of Greater Sudbury. ...

On May 31, 2020, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) checked on the well-being of two residents in the Town of Espanola. Officers entered the residence and located both deceased. The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch ...