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An Elliot Lake driver was charged after a dispute at a residence on Washington Crescent. On July …
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The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged multiple individuals for dru…
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Missing Person Located in Good Health Previous The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provi…
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A group of three from Northern Ontario won a $100,000 topprizewith INSTANT LUCKY (Game #2406). Th…
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(WHARNCLIFF, ON)- Police and Algoma Paramedic Services respond to a motor vehicle collision (MVC) ro…
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(ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- Thieves attempt to steal an air conditioner from an electronics recycling bin at …
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Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event is slated for Tuesday and Wednesday (16th and 17th) of next we…
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Congratulations to Meghan Raddon (right), a 2024 graduate from École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-…
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On July 6, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Pro…
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The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a suspicious sudd…
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Police safely apprehended a person after being called to a neighbour dispute on Forest Place.
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A person was charged after police stopped a vehicle on Laprairie Crescent for not having lights on.
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Two Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools recently received the EcoSchools Canada certificati…
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Taking part in the École catholique Georges Vanier Tag Day fund-raising initiative. Back row (fro…
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Mariska Lamothe, a soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord (Blind River), s…
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On June 23, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person who provided a f…
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Mya Rilley, a grade 12 student at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa), stands out for her commitmen…
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Rock stars from École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord (Blind River) and École secondaire Notre-D…
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On Monday, June 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District condu…
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It is with great pride that École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) will offer the Hockey Canada Skills Academy (H…
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Emmanuel Boucher, a soon-to-graduate student from École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau), i…
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The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a prior theft from …
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At École Saint-Joseph (Blind River), grade 3 students are learning how to farm! As part of learning …
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Multiple reports of a car in a ditch on Highway 108. On June 7, 2024, shortly before 7:30 p.m., m…
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Summer is almost officially here and a sure sign the new season is close at hand is the Bruce Mines …
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As part of the fish farming initiative at École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola), gra…
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Some 400 students from CSC Nouvelon’s nine secondary schools will be receiving their Ontario Seconda…
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Last week, Dylan Desforges and Sébastian Chevrier, grade 12 students at École secondaire Saint-Josep…
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Congratulations to the athletes from École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa)! Their girls’ soccer team,…
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Three individuals force their way into a residence on Youngfox Road and steal the complainant’s medi…
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FirstLocalNews has learned of a large fire early Thursday morning at the Rupert Acres Trailer Park. …
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At École Saint-Joseph (Blind River), several girls in grades 6 and 8 are proud participants in the s…
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The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two people after a traffic stop on Hillside …
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(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On May 26, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested the wa…
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On May 26, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a …
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On May 24, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a …
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Three people were arrested and charged after multiple drug warrants were executed in Elliot Lake. …
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Over 300 young chess masters will meet in Wawa on Thursday, May 23, for the eighth Franco-Nord-Ouest…
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The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged one person after an ongoing neighbour disput…
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One person is deceased after a fatal motorcycle collision. On May 19, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.…
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On May 13, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., police observed a car being operated by an individual know…
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Over 300 young chess masters will meet in Wawa on Thursday, May 23, for the eighth Franco-Nord-Ouest…
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A person was charged after police attended Warsaw Place with Algoma Paramedic Services. On May 6,…
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The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has implemented the CAMSafe program. CAMSafe is a pro…
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On May 1, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a d…
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(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On April 28, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a pe…
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As part of their science lessons, grade 3 and 4 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) recently used …
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Grade 1 students at École catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) have been exploring animal species an…
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I On April 17, some 200 students gathered at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord (Blind Riv…
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On April 18, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial …
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On March 20 and April 3, École catholique Georges Vanier (Elliot Lake) opened its doors for an eveni…
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Last week, grade 2 and 3 students at École Saint-Joseph (Blind River) brought their books outdoor so…
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(WAWA, ON) – A collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On April …
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(GOULAIS RIVER, ON) – A traffic stop in Goulais River has resulted in impaired driving charges for o…
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One person was arrested and charged after assaulting a police officer while in the lobby of the Elli…
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Last week, ÉSC Trillium (Chapleau) students at developed their artistic talents during a colourful a…
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On Thursday, April 4, grade 6 and 7 students from École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola took p…
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One person is facing a criminal charge after sending threatening messages over social media. On Apri…
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Two people have been arrested and charged after being stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywher…
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Grade 5 students at École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) recently welcomed three geologists from Red Pine Explo…
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(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following a traffic stop in Espanola. O…
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(DUBREUILVILLE, ON) – One individual is facing numerous criminal charges after concerned citizens ca…
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An individual from Wawa is facing criminal charges after their involvement in a stolen property inve…
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A traffic stop has resulted in multiple charges for one individual. On March 29, 2024, shortly befor…
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(WAWA, ON) – One individual is facing criminal charges after their involvement in a domestic dispute…
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The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for the Drinking Water System in Richards Landing as of 1:43…
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On Tuesday, April 17, at 10:45 a.m., some 200 Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon students will hav…
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Three long-time MP’s will not be seeking re-election in the 2025 Federal election. NDP MP’s Car…
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A Boil Water Advisory is in effect. You will be notified when the BWA has been lifted.At this time w…
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(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On March 31, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a pe…
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The girls’ basketball team from École catholique La Renaissance achieved a remarkable feat on March …
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A White River resident is facing criminal charges after a domestic dispute. On March 23, 2024, short…
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Last week, students and staff at École secondaire catholique Trillium in Chapleau celebrated Interna…
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A Chapleau resident is facing criminal charges as a result of a sexual assault investigation. On Mar…
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At École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) students registered in the Specialist High …
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(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On March 20, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OP…
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From February 12 to 16, students at École Saint-Joseph in Blind River enjoyed an unforgettable carni…
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(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On March 17, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial…
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On March 7, members of the Blind River community enjoyed the annual Winter Tea at École Saint-Joseph…
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Two people have been arrested and charged for drug offences following a traffic stop on Highway 17.
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(WAWA, ON) – A verbal dispute has resulted in a criminal charge for a local individual. On March 12,…
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(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in Espanola following a call for service.
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Grade 4 and 5 students at École Saint-Joseph (Blind River) have been learning more about citizenship…
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Prior to the start of their well-deserved March Break holiday, grade 7 and 8 students at École Saint…
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(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in an arson investigation in Elliot Lak…
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(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On March 2, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a dri…
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(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public …
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(CHAPLEAU, ON) – One person is facing criminal charges after causing a disturbance at a residence in…
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(CHAPLEAU, ON) – A youth is facing criminal charges following a physical altercation. On February 17…
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(WAWA, ON) – A local resident is facing criminal charges after being found in possession of stolen p…
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The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon (CSC Nouvelon) and Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord have appr…
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A local resident is facing multiple charges following a family dispute in Wawa. On February 14, 2024…
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(WAWA, ON) – A local resident is facing multiple charges following a criminal investigation. On Febr…
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On February 21, 2024, three students from École Saint-Joseph (Wawa) performed brilliantly in the Roy…
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(WAWA, ON) – A physical altercation has resulted in two individuals facing criminal charges. On Febr…
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At the February 27th Regular Board Meeting, Algoma District School Board (ADSB), approved itsSchool …
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A Bill introduced by Independent Algoma – Manitoulin MPP Micheal Mantha surrounding the Northern Hea…
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On February 23, 2024, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) receiv…
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The Township of Dubreuilville has issued this morning a boil water advisory to its users due to pote…
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On February 25, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) rec…
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