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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

On April 18, 2017, shortly before 12 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP responded to a traffic complaint of vehicle on Highway 17 with a damaged back end and possible expired sticker
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Buckled up? You could be fined between $200 and $1,000 if not

Buckled up? You could be fined between $200 and $1,000 if not

You can be fined for having a broken seatbelt, even if it is not being used when you're stopped by police
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One dead in Highway 17 crash (update: highway open)

One dead in Highway 17 crash (update: highway open)

The highway remains closed from Wawa to White River
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Plane that landed on highway was coming from West Parry Sound (2 photos)

Plane that landed on highway was coming from West Parry Sound (2 photos)

And it was headed for Wawa
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OPP busy in Blind River

OPP busy in Blind River

Numerous charges ensue
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Charges laid in 2015 Elliot Lake sexual assault investigation

Charges laid in 2015 Elliot Lake sexual assault investigation

OPP asking for assistance from the public in this investigation
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Police check out transport driver's log

Police check out transport driver's log

Highway Act charges ensue
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Echo Bay man dead after snowmobile goes through ice

Echo Bay man dead after snowmobile goes through ice

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and the Sault fire service airboat helped retrieve the man from the water
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Head on collision closes Highway 17 west of Massey (Update: reopened)

Head on collision closes Highway 17 west of Massey (Update: reopened)

OPP will update road advisory when new information becomes available
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Freezing rain prompts highway closures (update: Hwys 129 and 101 open)

Freezing rain prompts highway closures (update: Hwys 129 and 101 open)

Poor conditions have forced closures of Highways 101 between Wawa and Chapleau and 129 between Highway 17 and Chapleau
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