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• Patient and Family Advisory Council formed for ED

  20-11-2017 22:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Area Hospital seeks the public’s two cents as to how its emergency department can operate best.The hospital is expanding its existing advisory program with the creation of the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) within the ED. Members will consult with patients to glean suggestions regarding care.The group will include members of the d
  
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• DESORMEAUX, Connie

  20-11-2017 22:45
  Passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the age of 87 at the F. J. Davey Home. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother of Jackie Neveau (Keith), Jeannie McCormack (Jim), and David Desormeaux (Iowana). Grandmother of Kimi Wesselius (John), Nathan Neveau (Jessica), Jeannine McCormack, Michael McCormack […]
  
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• Suspended driver stopped

  20-11-2017 22:28 via saultstar.com
  A woman who wasn't supposed to be driving was allegedly found behind the wheel on Causley Street in Blind River on Friday.
  
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• Where the disease is most prevalent in Ontario, resources to treat and promote healthy lifestyles often most sparse, specialist says

  20-11-2017 22:15 via saultstar.com
  
  It could be dubbed a diabetes catch-22.In pockets of Ontario where the disease is so prevalent, resources to treat and promote healthy lifestyles to nip some forms of diabetes in the bud are often most sparse.“So, if you're in downtown Toronto, you can probably get to a dietitian or diabetes educator who can advise you about your risk and help you
  
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• Near-normal temperatures and above-normal snowfall slated for Sault and area this winter, The Weather Network says

  20-11-2017 22:11 via saultstar.com
  
  Brace for a “classic Canadian winter.”That, says Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham, translates into near-normal temperatures and above-normal snowfall, with a mid-winter break.“You expect snowfall to be comparable to last year, but temperatures to be colder than last year,” Gillham told The Sault Star Monday as The Weather Network unveiled
  
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• Officer cleared, but missing notepad concerns SIU

  20-11-2017 21:55 via saultstar.com
  
  The province's Special Investigations Unit cleared a city police officer of any wrongdoing in a man's injuries, but expressed concern a second officer's notes of the early 2016 incident are missing.
  
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• City Council begins tonight at 4:30 pm on @ShawTVSSM and @SooToday. Agenda: saultstemarie.ca/CouncilAgendas https://t.co/yg6gXtx6kp

  20-11-2017 21:54 via twitter.com
  
  City Council begins tonight at 4:30 pm on @ShawTVSSM and @SooToday. Agenda: saultstemarie.ca/CouncilAgendas https://t.co/yg6gXtx6kp
  
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• Chikoski, Mary (nee Rosso)

  20-11-2017 21:47
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on November 20, 2017 in her 95th year. Predeceased by her loving husband, Stanley. Lovingly remembered by her children, Mary-Ann, Michael, the late Robert and the late David. Mary has gone to join her siblings, Stella, Rose, Rena, Gloria, Tony, Joseph and Theresa. She will be fondly […]
  
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• Midget C Wildcats Win Barrie Sharkfest Tournament

  20-11-2017 21:45
  Congratulations to the SFHA Midget C Wildcats who won last weekend’s Midget B division Barrie Sharkfest Tournament. During their gold medal performance, the girls battled to hand the top ranked Barrie Sharks their first loss of the season in the semi-finals followed by a shootout win in the finals against the Russell Coyotes. Great job […]
  
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• LaBERGE, Rose (Trudel)

  20-11-2017 21:05
  ∼November 25, 1936 – November 17, 2017∼ It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose LaBerge (Trudel). She passed peacefully with her daughters by her side at the Sault Area Hospital on November 17, 2017 in her 81st year. Rose is predeceased by her loving husband and best friend of 48 […]
  
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• City seeks suggestions for citizenship and beautification awards - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2017 20:58 via sooeveningnews.com
  City seeks suggestions for citizenship and beautification awards
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Nominations are now being accepted for two prestigious awards as the Sault Ste. Marie City Commission is looking to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community. The W.F.G “Bud” Weber Citizenship Award is presented to an ...
  
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• LANDERS, Delbert Ronald “Ron”

  20-11-2017 20:45
  Delbert Ronald “Ron” Landers, age 89, of Stratford, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Born in Stratford, September 30, 1928, son of the late Delbert and Katherine (Fitch) Landers. Loving husband of Dorothy (Johnston) Landers of 60 years. Proud father of Nancy and her husband Paul Culliton of Stratford and Tom Landers of Mississauga. […]
  
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• FERGUSON, Morley Glenn

  20-11-2017 20:20
  Peacefully, on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at ARCH with his daughter Stacey at his side. Dear husband of Barbara for 52 years. Loving father of Stacey (Stewart Szostak) and Shelley Robson (Richard) of London, Ontario. Special grandpa to Barbie Cavaliere (Nic) and Matthew Robson. Great grandpa to Miller Dean and Morley-Rowe Cavaliere. Brother-in-law of Ken […]
  
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• Algoma U grad talks hospitals

  20-11-2017 20:02 via saultstar.com
  An Algoma University graduate shares his research about hospitals during a lecture on Wednesday.
  
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• Bell Media confirms it is laying off local news and sports desk employees

  20-11-2017 19:57
  CALGARY — Bell Media is confirming union reports that it is laying off employees at radio and TV stations across Canada. Spokesman Matthew Garrow says in an email that an unspecified number of employees were told last week their jobs would end due to a reorganization designed in part to address declines in advertising revenue. He also […]
  
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• Vehicle stopped, trio charged

  20-11-2017 19:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Three people were charged after a vehicle stop on Thursday.
  
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• Canadians told to brace for a ‘classic’ Canadian winter with lots of snow

  20-11-2017 19:26
  TORONTO — One of Canada’s high profile weather forecasters is warning Canadians across the country to brace for a whole lot of snow this winter. Chris Scott, The Weather Network’s chief meteorologist, says the message from his forecast team is “buckle up, because it looks like a stormy winter.” Scott says this year’s La Nina […]
  
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• Three Arrested after Traffic Stop

  20-11-2017 19:17
  On November 16th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 3 individuals as a result of a traffic stop. Just after 9:00 p.m. officers responded to a call for service regarding a possible impaired driver.  Officers stopped the vehicle and found that the driver, 34 year old […]
  
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• Pre-trial set for former fire chief

  20-11-2017 19:01 via saultstar.com
  
  A judicial pre-trial is planned for the former chief of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services.
  
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• Decorations debuting around town - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-11-2017 18:41 via sooeveningnews.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Decorations debuting around town
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Amanda Frazier puts the finishing touches on a downtown Christmas tree on the corner of Easterday and Ashmun. The tree, next to Soo SuperValu, was one of two donated to the Downtown Development Authority by Metrish Christmas Tree Farm. Volunteers ...
  
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• DELUCA, Berardino Benny

  20-11-2017 17:53
  Peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in his 88th year. Dearest husband of Carole DeLuca (nee White). Loving father of Domenic of Windsor and Angelo (Wendy) of Kitchener.  Beloved Nonno of Marisa and Olivia. Stepfather of Christine Ropeter (Nick). Dear Papa of […]
  
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• Three Arrested after Traffic Stop #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  20-11-2017 17:33 via twitter.com
  Three Arrested after Traffic Stop #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• On November 16th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/LK4DPEz5

  20-11-2017 17:33 via twitter.com
  On November 16th, 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested... fb.me/LK4DPEz5
  
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• College Students to Receive Additional Support to Finish Studies

  20-11-2017 16:43
  Province Requires Colleges to Establish Dedicated Student Support Fund with Net Strike Savings Ontario is ensuring that college students returning to classes following the strike will receive the support they need to complete their studies. The province has required colleges to establish dedicated student support funds with net savings from the strike that will assist […]
  
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• VALENTINE, Richard Henry

  20-11-2017 16:40
  Ian and Robyn Valentine are saddened to announce the passing of Richard Valentine on Wednesday November 15, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1951 in Lindsay Ontario to the late Duncan and Margaret (Daisy) Valentine. He had two siblings, Ian Valentine (Roby) and the late Joan Simser. He was the proud uncle to PennyLee […]
  
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• Local Cadets Join the Fun in Blind River Santa Parade

  20-11-2017 15:54
  Local and area Sea, Army and Air Cadets participated in the Blind River Santa Clause Parade on Friday night with a special celebration for Canada’s 150th Anniversary. Taking part in marching in the parade with flags flying was 2407 Army and 696 Air both from Blind River.  The marching bands of the 46 Sea Royal […]
  
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• Attention youth! The Premier's Council is looking for your input. https://t.co/OBul8UikMV

  20-11-2017 15:53 via twitter.com
  
  Attention youth! The Premier's Council is looking for your input. https://t.co/OBul8UikMV
  
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• 6th Annual Toystock 2017, 10 Bands in 10 Hours!

  20-11-2017 15:15
  Maxx Corporation is proud to announce our 6th annual Toystock Event! 10 bands in 10 hours on Sunday November 26th starting at 12 noon and going until 10pm at the Northern Grand Gardens. Maxx Corporation will be showcasing some of Sault Ste. Marie’s most talented musicians young and old playing an array of music! The […]
  
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• Thunderbirds blank Wildcats for the second time this season

  20-11-2017 14:18
  After snapping their two-game losing streak on Saturday night with a 5-2 victory over the Rayside Balfour Canadians at the John Rhodes Community Centre, the Soo Thunderbirds concluded their three-game home stand on Sunday night against the Elliot Lake Wildcats. All it took was a pair of power play goals for the Thunderbirds on Sunday […]
  
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• One person was killed in an accident during training at CFB Shilo

  20-11-2017 06:17
  OTTAWA — The Canadian military has launched an investigation after a reservist died during a training accident in Manitoba on Saturday. The accident occurred at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, 35 kilometres east of Brandon, Man. A reservist with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regiment of the 38 Canadian Brigade Group was killed. The regiment is based out […]
  
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• Ex-Mexican president Fox to PM Trudeau: Don’t be ‘Judas’ and betray us on NAFTA

  20-11-2017 06:15
  MEXICO CITY — A former president of Mexico has a warning for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Don’t abandon our country in NAFTA talks like some modern-day ”Judas.” Vicente Fox warns that would be a mistake. The former Mexican president told CTV News that it wouldn’t do any good if Canada ditched Mexico in pursuit of a one-on-one trade deal […]
  
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• Grassy Narrows seeks treatment centre so residents don’t die away from reserve

  20-11-2017 01:45
  OTTAWA — Chief Simon Fobister doesn’t have to imagine the grief and anguish and pain that decades of slow-motion mercury poisoning have wrought on the people of Grassy Narrows First Nation. After all, he’s one of them. Fobister and a number of his family members are among the vast majority of Grassy Narrows First Nation residents — more than […]
  
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• Concerned About Invasive Species in Algoma? Read This:

  20-11-2017 01:23
  Early Detection and Rapid Response Network Ontario Open House.  The EDRR Network Program will be hosting an informal open house to discuss invasive species issues in the Algoma region. We will discuss the work EDRR Network Ontario is currently doing in Northern Ontario and hope to gain some insight from those in attendance about what […]
  
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• Sault Transit Updates Detour for Sault College Bus Route

  20-11-2017 00:33
  The City’s Transit Services would like to advise residents that Pim Street (between MacDonald Ave and Bruce Street) is no longer closed and the Second Line and McNabb buses will resume their regular routes. Due to a temporary road closure on Gladstone Avenue, the Sault College inbound bus will detour from its regular route for […]
  
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• Congrats to Quattro on their Northern Ontario Tourism Awards

  20-11-2017 00:25
  NORTHERN ONTARIO TOURISM INDUSTRY CELEBRATES THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST IN THUNDER BAY (Thunder Bay, ON) – Tourism operators, professionals and industry stakeholders celebrated a busy and prosperous season in a big way this week in Thunder Bay. With 2016 being just .04% shy of the highest number of visitors on record for Canada, Northern Ontario […]
  
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• Colleges welcome passage of return to work legislation

  20-11-2017 00:20
  Government actions necessary to end the strike Toronto – November 19, 2017: Ontario colleges welcomed today’s passage of Bill 178 that has ended the college faculty strike and will let faculty and students return to class. “The strike has been incredibly disruptive to students and we needed to end it,” said Sonia Del Missier, Chair, […]
  
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