Sault Ste. Marie news

• Business competition finalists specialize in personal touch

  10-10-2017 23:41 via saultthisweek.com
  On Oct. 19, as part of its Bridges to Better Business event, the Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship will be hosting its first “Pitch Off” to wrap up its entrepreneurial Pitch Competition.
  
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• Road deaths up in Ontario and the Sault

  10-10-2017 23:38 via saultthisweek.com
  Ontario Provincial Police report 239 preventable deaths have occurred on OPP-patrolled roads so far in 2017.
  
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• City’s rinks under the eye

  10-10-2017 23:36 via saultthisweek.com
  City Hall is conducting research to understand how and when its indoor ice surfaces are used, with the end-goal of presenting a report with recommendations to city council later this fall.
  
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• Community Listings

  10-10-2017 23:01 via saultthisweek.com
  CHURCH CLOSET: Central United Church Closet, 160 Spring St. will open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the selection of gently used clothing and accessories each week.”
  
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• Museum campaign ready for take off

  10-10-2017 22:54 via saultstar.com
  
  A planned $1.15 million renovation at Canadian Bushplane Hertiage Centre will offer more room for events and partner groups, space to showcase touring exhibits and additional washrooms for visitors.
  
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• On October 8th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/7MwDq9NaN

  10-10-2017 21:48 via twitter.com
  On October 8th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/7MwDq9NaN
  
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• Elliot Lake probe ends

  10-10-2017 20:53 via saultstar.com
  
  Special Investigations Unit is ending its probe of a man who was hurt in Elliot Lake.
  
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• Giving hunger the chills

  10-10-2017 20:48 via saultstar.com
  
  Debbie Romano, a Grade 8 teacher at Holy Family, and St. Mary's College students Molly Miller, Helene O'Brien and Chloe Thibault
  
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• MURRELL, Laurel Joan

  10-10-2017 20:25
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the age of 85. Dear mother of Blair O’Dell (Janice Ditner), David O’Dell (Stephanie) and Dean O’Dell (Mary). Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Laura), Meaghan (Tyler), Chris (Amy), Ryan (Vanessa), Sean (Kristen), Brandon (Britney), Tyler (Amy) and Dylan (Victoria).  Treasured G.G. to […]
  
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• FRASER, Martha Alice “Toots”

  10-10-2017 20:20
  ∼February 10, 1937 – October 9, 2017∼ Peacefully passed away at the SAH with family by her side. Beloved wife of Ron, loving mother to Ellen Corcoran (Mike) and Roni Fraser (Derek Desilets). Cherished “Button” to Matthew Corcoran, Carlee Corcoran (Matt Baic), Dylan Nantais (Julie Theriault), Riley Nantais (David Fyfe) and Reese Malleau. Dear sister […]
  
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• Lawyers argue for Ontario Liberal bribery case to be tossed

  10-10-2017 20:18
  SUDBURY, Ont. — The defence lawyer for one of two Ontario Liberals facing bribery charges under the Election Act says the case comes down to the definition of a candidate under the law. Lawyers for Pat Sorbara, who was Wynne’s deputy chief of staff and Liberal campaign director, and local Liberal fundraiser Gerry Lougheed are […]
  
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• Bushplane Centre Mounts Major Fundraising Campaign

  10-10-2017 19:39
  The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre has grown to be rated the #1 tourist attraction by Trip Advisor with a projected 43,000 visits making it we believe the most visited tourist attraction in Sault Ste. Marie. The Centre has now reached a level where we need to make changes to our space/operations to reach our community […]
  
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• Your vote could make a splash!

  10-10-2017 19:35
  Voting now open for the Aviva Community Fund Grant The City of Sault Ste. Marie’s splash pad sub-committee has applied for project funding from the Aviva Community Fund grant for the Bellevue Park splash pad project. Part of the decision for funding however, is based on you! Beginning today, community members are urged to vote […]
  
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• PEKALSKI, Elena

  10-10-2017 19:35
  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elena Pekalski at Extendicare Mapleview on October 7, 2018 in her 99th year. Beloved mother of Marion Megesi (late Dan) and Stanley Pekalski (Wendy). Proud grandmother to Jennifer Vincelli (Michael), Matt Megesi (Tunde), Paul Pekalski (Kelly) and Lauren Morgan (Derek). Great grandmother to Marcus, Daniel, […]
  
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• Sears Canada to seek court approval to liquidate all remaining stores

  10-10-2017 19:11
  TORONTO — Sears Canada Inc. is applying for court approval to liquidate all of its remaining stores and assets after failing to find a buyer that would allow it to continue as a going concern. The retailer has been operating under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act since June. The court overseeing Sears Canada’s operations is […]
  
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• Freeland: ‘This may be most uncertain international moment since WWII’

  10-10-2017 19:05
  WASHINGTON — Canada’s foreign affairs minister has told a Washington audience that she believes this is the most uncertain moment in international relations since the end of the Second World War. Chrystia Freeland made the remark during a panel discussion at a women-in-business summit organized by Fortune magazine. She was being asked about recent comments […]
  
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• MONETTE, George

  10-10-2017 18:15
  Peacefully, at the Sault Area Hospital, with his family by his side on Sunday October 8, 2017. George Monette of Desbarats in his 73rd year, beloved husband of Marjorie Monette for 50 years.  Loving father of Michelle Monette (Alex McKay ) of Leeburn, Joseph Monette (Darlene) of Thessalon and Sarah Monette (Derek Gaetano) of Sault […]
  
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• A Dying Wish For a Sault Mom

  10-10-2017 17:21
  A heartbreaking story from a saultonline.com viewer who’s Mother is dying. Her one dying wish is to be reunited with her faithful pet parrot.  Here’s here story: Our mother Donna, mother of 4, is currently in Grey’s Nun Hospital in Edmonton thanks to a few friends who realized she needed immediate medical attention. Our mother […]
  
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• MEIER, Gustav

  10-10-2017 17:01
  ∼May 4, 1929 – October 5, 2017∼ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gus Meier announce his passing in his 88th year. Living out his life on the beautiful Beech Beach, there is nowhere else he would have rather been than watching the sun rise over the lake, bathing him in its […]
  
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• On October 7th, 2017 officers assigned to the R.I.D.E program arrested 27 year old Robert Laframboise of Second... fb.me/2RKYUE2II

  10-10-2017 16:48 via twitter.com
  On October 7th, 2017 officers assigned to the R.I.D.E program arrested 27 year old Robert Laframboise of Second... fb.me/2RKYUE2II
  
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• Male Driving with BAC over the Legal Limit #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  10-10-2017 16:48 via twitter.com
  Male Driving with BAC over the Legal Limit #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Fall leaf and yard waste collection is underway. To view a personalized calendar for your address, view… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-10-2017 16:41 via twitter.com
  Fall leaf and yard waste collection is underway. To view a personalized calendar for your address, view… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• [Reminder] Garbage & recycling collection for the rest of the week will be 1 day late. See your collection info:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-10-2017 16:40 via twitter.com
  [Reminder] Garbage & recycling collection for the rest of the week will be 1 day late. See your collection info:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Home invasion suspect arrested

  10-10-2017 16:40 via saultstar.com
  
  A man faces numerous charges after he allegedly took part in a recent home invasion.
  
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• Male Charged in Home Invasion

  10-10-2017 16:21
  On October 6th, 2017 officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Break and Enter Unit arrested 45 year old John Pine of Shingwawk Street in relation to a home invasion. It is alleged that on September 22nd, 2017 the accused and 2 other individuals entered a residence in the 400 block of Third Avenue […]
  
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• On October 6th, 2017 officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Break and Enter Unit arrested 45 year... fb.me/1suTKFOsf

  10-10-2017 16:18 via twitter.com
  On October 6th, 2017 officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s Break and Enter Unit arrested 45 year... fb.me/1suTKFOsf
  
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• Male Arrested for Home Invasion #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  10-10-2017 16:18 via twitter.com
  Male Arrested for Home Invasion #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• Kissel plans Sault stop

  10-10-2017 16:07 via saultstar.com
  
  Canadian country singer Brett Kissel's upcoming Canadian tour includes a stop in Sault Ste. Marie.
  
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• All setup at Lowe's for Fire Prevention Week! @CitySSM @Lowes https://t.co/EaHaSAqvM6

  10-10-2017 16:01 via twitter.com
  
  All setup at Lowe's for Fire Prevention Week! @CitySSM @Lowes https://t.co/EaHaSAqvM6
  
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• Senior charged in Blind River crash

  10-10-2017 15:48 via saultstar.com
  A vehicle left the scene of a collision in Blind River.
  
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• Missing Olympic boxing medallist Shawn O’Sullivan found

  10-10-2017 15:41
  NEWMARKET, Ont. — Police in York Region, north of Toronto, say former Canadian Olympic boxer Shawn O’Sullivan was found early Tuesday, several hours after he was reported missing. Investigators said the 55-year-old O’Sullivan had walked away from a residence in Newmarket at about noon on Monday and was reported missing at about 5:30 p.m. Police […]
  
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• On Camera: Break and Enter To Savoy’s Jewellers

  10-10-2017 15:25
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking your assistance in identifying two suspects in a break and enter. On the 9th of September 2017 at around 5:40 am a male and female walked up to the front of Savoy’s Jewellers located 290 Queen Street East. The male used a hammer to […]
  
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• Bank cards taken, purchases made

  10-10-2017 15:22 via saultstar.com
  Purchases were made from bank cards taken from vehicles in August and September, police say.
  
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• Man out past curfew

  10-10-2017 14:59 via saultstar.com
  A man was allegedly out past his curfew in Elliot Lake on Friday.
  
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• LSSU trio help launch title

  10-10-2017 14:48 via saultstar.com
  
  A new anthology of writing from Michigan's Upper Peninsula is celebrated Thursday at Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
  
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• Strive hears Shoemaker's pitch

  10-10-2017 14:29 via saultstar.com
  
  City councillor Matt Shoemaker talks up Sault Ste. Marie's bid for Amazon's second headquarters at an upcoming meeting.
  
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• Rising Democratic party star and possible Trump rival an ex-Montrealer

  10-10-2017 14:29
  MONTREAL — An alumna from a high school in a Montreal suburb is increasingly being mentioned as a potential candidate to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from winning a second term in 2020. While California Sen. Kamala Harris does not publicly embrace speculation about her 2020 intentions, some online betting websites have put her at the front of the […]
  
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• Five tips to make sure you get out if your home catches fire sootoday.com/local-news/fiv… via @SooToday

  10-10-2017 14:24 via twitter.com
  Five tips to make sure you get out if your home catches fire sootoday.com/local-news/fiv… via @SooToday
  
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• Fire Prevention Week - Today from 10-2 at Lowe's. Tomorrow @OHLHoundPower Game Night vs. Saginaw! Come by and see u… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-10-2017 14:21 via twitter.com
  Fire Prevention Week - Today from 10-2 at Lowe's. Tomorrow @OHLHoundPower Game Night vs. Saginaw! Come by and see u… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Aitken joins Lambda Foundation

  10-10-2017 14:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie native Cameron Aitken is a new board member of the Lambda Scholarship Foundation.
  
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• Sarlo honoured by Algoma U

  10-10-2017 13:33 via saultstar.com
  
  Frank Sarlo is feted at an upcoming fundraising dinner for an Algoma University scholarship.
  
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• POHJOISRINNE, Lahja Marjatta

  10-10-2017 03:46
  Passed away at home on October 7, 2017 at the age of 84. Cherished and loving wife of Sulo for 55 years. Beloved mother of Terry (Nancy) and Paula Boissineau (Dave). Proud Mummo of Derek, Kyla, Jon, Teija, Michael and Mya. Sister of Kirsti and predeceased by Martti, Kerttu, Jouko and Hilkka. Sister-in-law of Anja […]
  
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• MEDEIROS, Carlos Alberto

  10-10-2017 03:35
  It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loved one Carlos who passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on, Saturday October 7th, 2017 at Sault Area Hospital in his 59th year. Loved husband of Jennifer (Chapman) for 23 years. Loving father of Jasmine of Batchawana Bay, Christopher (Jessie), and […]
  
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• PIERCE, Donald Allan (Don)

  10-10-2017 03:30
  Peacefully at Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the age of 77, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Eakett). Loving father of Christine Pierce (Claude Philion) and Terry Hanson (Dave). Dear stepfather of Sherry Beaton (Andy), Rhonda McCaig and Patty Belsito. Proud grandfather of Paul and Donnie (DR) Pierce, […]
  
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• Rams sweep in Sault Ste. Marie, Hornets host home Invite | Sports ... - Petoskey News-Review

  10-10-2017 02:41 via petoskeynews.com
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  Rams sweep in Sault Ste. Marie, Hornets host home Invite | Sports ...
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  SAULT STE. MARIE—Jeremy Kloss likely isn't much of a history buff. He seems to much prefer to just make his own. A week after the Harbor Springs junior set a.
  
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• Rams sweep in Sault Ste. Marie, Hornets host home Invite - Petoskey News-Review

  10-10-2017 02:41 via petoskeynews.com
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  Rams sweep in Sault Ste. Marie, Hornets host home Invite
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  NEWS-REVIEW FILE PHOTOPellston's Alice Principi finished first overall in the girls race of the Pellston Invitational, beating the next finisher by more than a minute. Rams sweep in Sault Ste. Marie, Hornets host home Invite. NEWS-REVIEW FILE ...
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• Training a generation of female hockey players in Sault Ste. Marie - Sudbury.com

  10-10-2017 00:00 via sudbury.com
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  Training a generation of female hockey players in Sault Ste. Marie
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  Instructor Brianne Veale shows players how to hold a stick at the Play Like a Girl hockey camp at the Rankin Arena on Friday, October 6, 2017. Jeff Klassen/SooToday. She's still heavily involved with the sport she loves and excelled at growing up ...and more »
  
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