Tuesday, February 19, 2002

TWO VEHICLE COLLISION-CHARGES LAID
Laird Twp, Ont.,

A two vehicle accident on Hwy 17 at Lake George Rd. yesterday morning has resulted in charges against a seventy-four year old Echo Bay woman.

An east bound vehicle, from western Canada, was travelling on Hwy 17 nearing the intersection of Lake George Rd. A second vehicle pulled onto Hwy 17 from Lake George Rd. in the path of the first vehicle. The two vehicles collided at the intersection.

Seventy four year old Beulah Haldenby, of Echo Bay was charged with failing to yield under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. No one was injured in the accident.

STAY WHERE YOU ARE!!!
Sault Ste Marie, Ont.,

Sault Ste Marie OPP are encouraging everyone not to travel unless absolutely necessary. Patrol officers with the Sault Ste Marie OPP are reporting that all side roads in the area surrounding Sault Ste Marie are impassable due to rain, freezing rain, ice and snow.

Officers are experiencing great difficulty getting to vehicles that have g