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• ZAUNER, Viktor

  09-11-2017 22:13
  Passed peacefully on November 7th with his family by his side in the house he built surrounded by the wonderful artwork he painted throughout his life. He lived a full life, fought the good fight and followed his dreams among his beloved oaks, apple trees and vineyard in Goulais. He is survived by his wife […]
  
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• Long-time legion member OK with Thessalon service moving inside for first time

  09-11-2017 21:47 via saultstar.com
  
  Ed Ray is a familiar face in Thessalon. Not only will you see him walking on Main Street almost daily, he’s spent the past couple of weeks in front of Jones’ Valu Mart, selling poppies for the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 182).Ray, a long-time legion member, and a past president at the Thessalon Legion, said he believes people do remember at this
  
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• Hornepayne schools close Friday

  09-11-2017 21:34 via saultstar.com
  
  Two schools in Hornepayne will be closed Friday.
  
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• The #RemembranceDay Ceremony will be held at the @Essar_Centre on November 11 at 11 am. For schedule changes for Ci… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  09-11-2017 21:04 via twitter.com
  The #RemembranceDay Ceremony will be held at the @Essar_Centre on November 11 at 11 am. For schedule changes for Ci… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Symphony reflects on Remembrance Day

  09-11-2017 20:49 via saultstar.com
  
  Beethoven and music from a famed television documentary series about the Second World War are part of Sault Symphony Orchestra's concert of remembrance on Saturday.
  
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• CRTC report shows Canadians using more broadband, and paying more for it

  09-11-2017 20:43
  GATINEAU, Que. — The country’s telecom regulator says Canadians are demanding more, and faster, Internet access, especially on mobile devices. But critics complain that broadband speeds are not keeping up with that demand and it’s getting much more expensive to go online. In its annual communications monitoring report, the CRTC says there were three million […]
  
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• Band Beats for the week of Nov. 9th – Nov 12th

  09-11-2017 20:36
  Band Beats is now archived under “Things to Do” for great entertainment at your fingertips! For even more things to do in and around the Sault, browse through the Community Events Calendar. Are you a Musician? Not seeing your gig on the list or would like to make sure your Sault Ste. Marie fans know […]
  
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• BEITH, June (née Wright)

  09-11-2017 20:35
  June passed away on Wednesday November 8 at the age of 64. She is survived by her husband, Fred, her son Ryan (Vanessa), and step-children Karin, Daniel (Kristine), Jennifer (Seth) and her mother in law Barb (late George). She was the loving grandma of Alexa, Jordan, Drew, Cole and Lily. She was predeceased by her […]
  
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  09-11-2017 20:32 via twitter.com
  
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• Wagon taken from Thessalon home

  09-11-2017 19:46 via saultstar.com
  
  A child's wagon was taken from a Walker Street residence in Thessalon in mid-October.
  
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• White poppies: Why a symbol of peace have never really caught on in Canada

  09-11-2017 19:15
  More than five years after the white poppy campaign sparked a rancorous debate about how Canadians should reflect on Remembrance Day, the anti-war movement is still stinging from its ugly standoff with the Royal Canadian Legion. Organizers behind the low-key campaign, which promotes peace and remembers civilian casualties of war, admit the legion’s opposition has undermined the popularity of the white poppy, with on
  
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• Small knives will be allowed on planes, but baby powder banned: Transport Canada

  09-11-2017 18:54
  OTTAWA — Under new regulation changes effective later this month, airline passengers will be able to carry some small knives on most flights, but baby powder will be banned. Transport Canada says knife blades up to six centimetres — about the size of a large paper clip — will be allowed on domestic and most […]
  
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• Re-Purposing Trauma

  09-11-2017 18:31
  On Thursday, November 16th at 6p.m., SAULT STE. MARIE MPP, ROSS ROMANO, will be at the Ideal Art Space, 724 Queen Street East, as THE ARTSPEAKS PROJECT reveals its year-end exhibit of collected works. The exhibit, “Re-Purposing Trauma,” is the culmination of the workshop series provided over the past year by The ARTSPEAKS Team to […]
  
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• Make emergency preparedness your priority this winter season

  09-11-2017 18:28
  Winter is upon us, and this morning is a great opportunity to remind our residents to make sure their kits and plans are ready for the change in weather. Next week, November 13 – 17, Sault Ste. Marie Emergency Management will be out in the community and taking to social media to remind people how […]
  
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• Join Catherine, our Land Development & Environmental Engineer for her presentation on City Storm and Sanitary Infra… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  09-11-2017 18:23 via twitter.com
  Join Catherine, our Land Development & Environmental Engineer for her presentation on City Storm and Sanitary Infra… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Team Jacobs is back in town for the final Grand Slam of Curling

  09-11-2017 18:20
  The world’s elite curlers are returning to the Sault for the second time in two years as the third event of the 2017-18 Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling season, November 14-19. Taking over the Essar Centre Sault Ste, the event features 15 top men’s and women’s teams from around the world, including hometown favourite and 2014 Winter […]
  
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• Make emergency preparedness your priority this winter season Winter Preparedness Week runs November 13 - 17. More i… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  09-11-2017 18:02 via twitter.com
  Make emergency preparedness your priority this winter season Winter Preparedness Week runs November 13 - 17. More i… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Bruce Mines man dies in crash

  09-11-2017 17:50 via saultstar.com
  
  A Bruce Mines man died in a two-vehicle crash in Sudbury.
  
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• MAKKONEN, Leila (nee Lehtimaki)

  09-11-2017 17:30
  Passed away suddenly at Sault Area Hospital at the age of 83 years old. Predeceased by her loving husband, Erkki Makkonen. Lovingly remembered by her son, Kari Makkonen (Lucy). Loving Grandmother of Christina Makkonen (Jay), Sarah Edgar (Jeremy), Sandra DeLuca, Dustin Makkonen, and Nicholas Makkonen. Adoring Great Grandmother of Lexxus, Quinn, late Ivy, Isabella, James, […]
  
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• DINSMORE, Joseph Lee

  09-11-2017 17:30
  ∼August 7, 1935 to November 8, 2017∼ With his family by his side Lee passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Survived by his wife of 58 years Joanne (nee Evans), children Daryl (Monica Toss), Rhonda (Steve Berry), Craig (Tracey Legere) and Shawn (Stephanie Agawa). Predeceased by his parents William and Isabella.  Brother of […]
  
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• Eggs tossed, man charged

  09-11-2017 16:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Eggs were hurled at a front window of a home on Ste. Camillus Crescent in Elliot Lake in late October.
  
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• 'God was calling me to do something'

  09-11-2017 16:30 via saultstar.com
  
  Robert Thibodeau is ready to take God's call.
  
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• McMILLAN, Father Donald James

  09-11-2017 15:54
  The family of Father Don are at peace knowing that he is now in the arms of his Saviour. He passed away peacefully at Kirkwood Place, Sudbury, Ontario. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Ada (nee Prosser) McMillan. He will always be remembered as the devoted brother of George (Joyce) of Prescott , ON and Ken […]
  
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• 10 Collisions in 20 Minutes

  09-11-2017 15:35
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind the public that winter driving conditions are now upon us.  This morning, officers received 10 calls for service regarding motor vehicle collisions within a 20 minute period. Motorists are reminded to use caution and to give themselves extra time to get to their destinations.  Remember that road […]
  
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• 10 Collision in 20 Minutes

  09-11-2017 15:35
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind the public that winter driving conditions are now upon us.  This morning, officers received 10 calls for service regarding motor vehicle collisions within a 20 minute period. Motorists are reminded to use caution and to give themselves extra time to get to their destinations.  Remember that road […]
  
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• Snow brings flurry of crashes

  09-11-2017 15:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Ten collisions were reported to city police in 20 minutes on a snowy Thursday morning.
  
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• Firefighter Dan says.... Stay in the kitchen while you cook. If you are drinking or on medications do not cook!… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  09-11-2017 15:07 via twitter.com
  Firefighter Dan says.... Stay in the kitchen while you cook. If you are drinking or on medications do not cook!… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• WINTER Driving Advisiory #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  09-11-2017 15:01 via twitter.com
  WINTER Driving Advisiory #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind the public that winter driving conditions are now upon... fb.me/6gLX3AHAW

  09-11-2017 15:01 via twitter.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind the public that winter driving conditions are now upon... fb.me/6gLX3AHAW
  
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• Local Kids Raise Over $42,000

  09-11-2017 13:43
  On Tuesday, more than 300 hardworking children from all over Sault Ste. Marie and area raised $42,519.66 for Rotary Youth Projects at the Bell Celebrity Skate & Swim presented by Agero! This year’s top individual fundraiser was Joshua Hales, who raised $2,519.30 and won a Xbox One – 1 TB. “We are ecstatic that the […]
  
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• Expanded parental leave to come into effect by end of year, sources say

  09-11-2017 13:30
  OTTAWA — New mothers and fathers who are poised to go on parental leave before the end of the year will be able to spread federal benefits over a longer period of more time starting next month. The federal government will today unveil the details of its long-promised changes to parental leave rules that will […]
  
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• CHL Top 10 Spotlight: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds – CHL - Canadian Hockey League

  09-11-2017 05:08 via chl.ca
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  After spending 16 weeks in the CHL Top 10 Rankings enroute to their third West Division title in four seasons last year, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are in ...and more »
  
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• CHL Top 10 Spotlight: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds - Canadian Hockey League

  09-11-2017 05:08 via chl.ca
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  After spending 16 weeks in the CHL Top 10 Rankings enroute to their third West Division title in four seasons last year, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are in the thick of things once again. The 13-3-2-0 Greyhounds have made the Top 10 in all eight ...
  
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• Only three per cent of people surveyed could name Canada’s cyberspy agency

  09-11-2017 02:04
  OTTAWA — There was a time when the Communications Security Establishment didn’t want people to know it even existed. The 70-year-old cyberspy agency is now trying to emerge from the shadows, but a newly released survey suggests it is still little known to Canadians. On an unaided basis, just three per cent of respondents correctly named “CSE” or […]
  
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• Deer with hammock festooned in antlers wins raves

  09-11-2017 02:00
  PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — A deer with part of a purple hammock laced around his antlers has inspired a Facebook page, popular line of T-shirts and tremendous public interest in a northern British Columbia city. But the buck’s bonnet won’t last much longer. Hammy, as he has been dubbed, rose to notoriety during the summer when he got […]
  
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• Sea level maps show Canada’s coastal communities in race against time

  09-11-2017 01:55
  OTTAWA — From the slow-paced, tree-lined streets of downtown Charlottetown to the modern, western architecture of metro Vancouver, Canada’s urban waterfronts are a beacon for condo developers, tourists and everyone in between. But even in best-case scenarios for global warming, a new series of interactive maps that illustrate the impact of rising sea levels suggest Canada […]
  
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• Mayor wants Edmonton Eskimos to change name to a more inclusive one

  09-11-2017 01:46
  Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman thinks the CFL Edmonton Eskimos should change their team name. “I think there’s an opportunity to have a more inclusive name,” he said. “That’s ultimately a decision for the team, though.” Bowman, who is Metis, said he respects the Edmonton CFL organization but would prefer a different name. The Eskimos said […]
  
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• Despite outcry, committee makes few changes to Access to Information bill

  09-11-2017 00:56
  OTTAWA — A Liberal-dominated committee is sending the government’s Access to Information bill back to the House of Commons with few changes, despite the deep concerns of transparency advocates and opposition MPs. Committee members rejected most of the amendments put forward Wednesday, including some from Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. The Access to Information Act allows applicants who pay $5 to ask for federal documents, […]
  
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• Attendance Seems Low This Year….2 Many Empty Seats

  09-11-2017 00:32
  Before I started to write this article, I thought that the attendance was down from last year up to this point. I looked into it and have determined that it’s about the same as last year so far. We are averaging about 3700 per night, but in my mind there are still too many empty seats […]
  
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