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• Businesses see to soup kitchen vehicle repairs after van ‘tagged’ by ‘local artist’

  12-12-2017 23:47 via saultstar.com
  
  What might have been a scalding hot mess for Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre instead stirred up much goodwill.A couple of weeks ago, the charity’s cargo van served as a graffiti palette.“All sides of it were tagged by one of our local artists, I guess,” soup kitchen food services and financial manager Ron Sim told The Sault Star.The
  
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• FIORAVANTI, Ida

  12-12-2017 23:23
  It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother. She went to meet her Saviour, peacefully and surrounded by family, on Monday, December 11th, 2017. She was in her 93rd year. Ida lived her life in service to the Lord and to her family. Beloved wife of the […]
  
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• North American birders flock to N.B. tree after rare bird from Europe spotted

  12-12-2017 23:00
  MIRAMICHI, N.B. — New Brunswick has a rare visitor from Europe and it’s attracting bird lovers from across Canada and the United States. A European mistle thrush arrived in Miramichi on Saturday, and decided to stay. “This is the first record of this bird in North America,” said Peter Gadd, the man who spotted the bird […]
  
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• Along for the ride

  12-12-2017 23:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Scott Utter gives his grandson, Drake Murphy, 4, a lift during Community First Credit Union's Motivate2Skate
  
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• Michipicoten Island animals faced extinction

  12-12-2017 22:43 via saultstar.com
  
  Caribou on Michipicoten Island might not face extinction after all. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced last week that it soon will move some of the caribou to the Slate Islands, which lie about 130 kilometres northwest of Michipicoten Island in Lake Superior.MNR originally brought the caribou to Michipicoten Island fro
  
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• City says it ‘values’ paramedics’ ‘important work’; two sides at impasse on key issues

  12-12-2017 22:27 via saultstar.com
  
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie continues to negotiate an agreement in a “responsible manner” within a council mandate that is “fair” to employees and “affordable” for citizens, the city says.“We do value the important work that the paramedics do and we’ll continue to negotiate through this process,” Tessa Vecchio, city corporate communications office
  
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• EWING, Robert Gray “Bob”

  12-12-2017 22:15
  1931-2017 – It is with the deepest sorrow that the family of Dr. Robert Ewing announce his passing on December 10, 2017, at the Sault Area Hospital. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary Ewing, his brother Arthur (Leonie) and beloved wife Doris. Left to cherish memories of a life well-lived are his […]
  
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• Master of Puppets

  12-12-2017 22:13
  Ahhhh, and another piece of the puzzle is about to fall into place …………immediately following the World Juniors (Buffalo NY Dec 26-Jan 5). There is also wide speculation that a couple other pieces are going to come into the picture anytime in the days leading up to the trade deadline January 9. The pieces I […]
  
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• BOYKO, Richard William

  12-12-2017 22:04
  Passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the age of 63. Loving husband of Shirley Jackson for 30 years. Cherished father of the late Shane, Tammi (Rick), son-in-law Boomer, Rick (Sarah) and the late Shawn. Proud Grampy of Courtney (Dustin), Cheboe and Chelsee. Great-grampy of five. Brother of Beverly Barron, late […]
  
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• SARLO, Agnes McHarrie

  12-12-2017 21:54
  Passed away peacefully at Millcreek Care Centre in Barrie ON, on Wednesday November 22, 2017 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late AJ “Howdy” Sarlo. Cherished Mother of Don Sarlo of Barrie ON and Sharon Lewis of Barrie ON. Proud Grandma of John Lewis of Amsterdam The Netherlands. Predeceased by her parents […]
  
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• RIPLEY, Mary Jane (nee Goodall)

  12-12-2017 21:48
  Passed away peacefully at the Algoma Manor on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the age of 83. Loved mother of Rod Mitchell.  Grandmother of Allison and Glenn.  Sister of Bill Goodall (Betty) and Bob Goodall (Sandy). Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. In respecting her wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions […]
  
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• Happy Retirement Jim! Thank you for 30 years of amazing service! All the best! #retirement @CitySSM https://t.co/oioNnyTVga

  12-12-2017 21:43 via twitter.com
  
  Happy Retirement Jim! Thank you for 30 years of amazing service! All the best! #retirement @CitySSM https://t.co/oioNnyTVga
  
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• City reviewing box seat addition

  12-12-2017 21:31 via saultstar.com
  
  City staff is investigating ways to develop more box seats at the Essar Centre.
  
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• GIVE-AWAY! Win Sultans of String show tickets and CD prize packs!

  12-12-2017 21:02
  Saultonline.com and Sultans of String are giving you a chance to win one (1) of two (2) prize packs! Each prize pack includes 2 tickets to the show this weekend and their new Christmas Caravan CD! The show is this Saturday night, December 16th at the Sault Community Theatre Centre (White Pines) starting at 7:30pm.  […]
  
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• GIVE-AWAY! Sultans of String show tickets and CD prize packs!

  12-12-2017 21:02
  Saultonline.com and Sultans of String are giving you a chance to win one (1) of two (2) prize packs! Each prize pack includes 2 tickets to the show this weekend and their new Christmas Caravan CD! The show is this Saturday night, December 16th at the Sault Community Theatre Centre (White Pines) starting at 7:30pm.  […]
  
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• City continues negotiations with paramedics’ union

  12-12-2017 20:29
  Collective bargaining continues between the City and Unifor Local 1359, the union representing the City’s paramedics. The City values the important work paramedics do, and continues to negotiate an agreement in a responsible manner within a Council mandate that is fair to its employees and affordable for the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie. Community safety […]
  
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• Summit designed to repatriate connections to Sault

  12-12-2017 20:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Calling all Sault Ste. Marie ex-patriots!
  
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• Our Parking Division is pleased to provide free downtown parking this holiday season. From Monday, December 18, 201… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  12-12-2017 17:41 via twitter.com
  Our Parking Division is pleased to provide free downtown parking this holiday season. From Monday, December 18, 201… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Happy hunting - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-12-2017 17:16 via sooeveningnews.com
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  Happy hunting
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Ron Coffey, 25, of Rudyard harvested this bull elk near Gaylord on Saturday shortly after 9 a.m. Coffey was accompanied by his father and some family friends, which all came in handy as they attempted to extract the 700-or-so pound animal from the ...
  
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• A Goulais Family Needs Your Help

  12-12-2017 16:53
  A Goulais Family needs your help. SaultOnline.com received the following article from Tyler Smith a friend of the family .  On Friday, December 08, 2017 (3 weeks to the day of having a new baby), the Parniak Family experienced an event that has changed their lives forever. Dave experienced a large brain bleed that has […]
  
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• Christmas Came Early to the Moose Lodge

  12-12-2017 16:32
  On December 9th 2017 at the Moose Lodge, Making a Difference organized and hosted our Annual Christmas Party.  Making A Difference is a non-profit organization working to improve the lives of special needs adults & community members by organizing and hosting events & activities.  It was a community inclusive party with young adults, seniors, shut-ins […]
  
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• Wynne Liberals awarded half a million dollar bonus to OPG CEO the year after he retired

  12-12-2017 16:30
  OPG was found to be one of the power companies gaming ratepayers out of hundreds of millions of dollars   QUEEN’S PARK – Today, during Question Period, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown asked the Wynne Liberals why they awarded a sizable bonus to the CEO of publicly-owned Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the companies […]
  
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• Free Downtown parking this holiday season

  12-12-2017 16:23
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie Parking Division is once again pleased to provide free downtown parking this holiday season. Effective Monday, December 18, 2017 to Monday January 1, 2018 free parking is available at all meters, pay and display units, and two-hour municipal parking lots in the downtown area. Please note that the holiday […]
  
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• Hypothesis Confirmed: Local Science Fair = Great Opportunity

  12-12-2017 16:02
   Rotary Science Fair Algoma details and an update from a past winner Registration for the 31st Annual Rotary Science Fair Algoma presented by Tenaris has officially opened. The fair will be held April 12th through April 14th at Algoma University’s George Leach Centre, where students Grade 7 to 12 will present their findings to the […]
  
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• Myles managed General Insurance

  12-12-2017 15:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Art Myles, former general manager of General Insurance Services, has died.
  
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• Facility Operator Trainee - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/Hl8hvQrZUe

  12-12-2017 15:32 via twitter.com
  
  Facility Operator Trainee - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/Hl8hvQrZUe
  
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• Robotics teams go head-to-head

  12-12-2017 15:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Teams from several Sault Ste. Marie and area high schools compete at the Northern Ontario VRC Robotics Qualifier on Saturday at Sault College.
  
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• Shaw shares camera, editing tips with teens

  12-12-2017 14:49 via saultstar.com
  
  Shaw TV offers teenagers workshops on camera work, editing, shooting styles and more at Sault Ste. Marie Public Library's Digital Creator space.
  
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• So Many Outstanding Businesses!

  12-12-2017 14:36
  More than 200 Nominations submitted for the Chamber’s 2017 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards With its Outstanding Business Achievement Awards just a little over a month away, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) is well underway with plans for the January gala where it will announce the recipients of more than 20 awards recognizing […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie might build a skating path - Sudbury.com

  12-12-2017 14:33 via sudbury.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie might build a skating path
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  Sault Ste. Marie City Council agreed tonight to look into the possibility of creating an ice-skating trail in the city. "Toronto is now building one under the Gardiner Expressway," said Ward 6 Councillor Ozzie Grandinetti, who proposed the idea ...
  
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• Pension shortfall payments could ease: Dwyer

  12-12-2017 14:14 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma University's deficit payments to its closed defined benefit pension plan could ease in 2018.
  
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• Pennington Home donation - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-12-2017 14:14 via sooeveningnews.com
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  Pennington Home donation
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  The Pickford Community Wellspring recently made a donation of $1,244 to go towards appliances for the new Pennington home in Pickford. Pictured are Wellspring representatives Dave and Diann Firack, and Tracey Holt, Superior Health Support Systems ...
  
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• Algoma emissions ‘aggressively’ cut

  12-12-2017 06:22 via saultthisweek.com
  
  Algoma held an open house last week to show off its pollution abatement program.
  
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• Money for local housing on the horizon?

  12-12-2017 06:20 via saultthisweek.com
  The federal government recently released its $40 billion National Housing Strategy.
  
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• Liberals child care spending faces uphill slog to tackle high fees, report shows

  12-12-2017 06:01
  OTTAWA — A new report shows child care costs are rising faster than inflation, straining pocketbooks and raising questions about whether billions in new federal spending will make daycare more affordable for those who want it. Toronto remains the most expensive city for child care, where median daycare costs families about $21,096 a year. The cheapest […]
  
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• Mayor makes ‘superhuman’ effort to get help after being shot in face

  12-12-2017 06:00
  HAPPY VALLEY GOOSE BAY, N.L. — A Labrador mayor somehow got on a snowmobile and reached a nearby highway to flag down help after he was shot in the lower face while hunting, his friends say. Mayor John Hickey of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is in critical but stable condition after being airlifted for surgery Sunday in St. John’s. “The […]
  
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• PCA and CLAC applaud council for supporting fair and open tendering

  12-12-2017 05:47
  Sault Ste. Marie (December 11, 2017) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) and CLAC are delighted by Sault Council’s overwhelming show of support for fair and open construction tendering. Council has passed a resolution to begin the process of changing its “construction employer” status. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the leadership that […]
  
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• Is there nepotism in city hall?

  12-12-2017 04:21
  A motion put forward by councilor Matthew Shoemaker and councilor Ozzie Grandinetti regarding the accumulation of data for employees of the city and their relationship to other city employees failed tonight at city council. It was a topic that did come with heated debate where councilor Frank Fata was shut down by the mayor and councilor […]
  
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• City launches move to rid of OLRB designation

  12-12-2017 03:08 via saultstar.com
  
  City council has taken the first step–albeit a year from now – to moveforwardwith a decertification process toacquire a non-construction employeredesignation.
  
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• Entomica gets financial help from city

  12-12-2017 02:51 via saultstar.com
  
  A bunch of rare and exotic bugs will be moving to a new home.
  
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• City Commission selects Shane Miller - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-12-2017 02:49 via sooeveningnews.com
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  City Commission selects Shane Miller
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  It was the dark house who entered the Winner's Circle Monday evening as the Sault Ste. Marie City Commission finally ended its cycle of 3-3 deadlocks to name Shane Miller the seventh and final member, wrapping up what had been a lengthy appointment ...
  
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• Pay now to save later: unrestrict construction tenders

  12-12-2017 01:28
  City council started tonight talking about the city’s current position to be restrictive on outside bids for construction contracts. This means that construction bids or tenders outside the city’s designated contractors are not allowed or invited. The Sault is one of only 4 municipalities in Ontario that restricts tendering. There are “local companies paying local […]
  
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• Alberta boy, 6, honoured for quick action after diabetic mother collapses

  12-12-2017 00:14
  EDMONTON — A six-year-old boy has been commended for his quick response when his diabetic mother collapsed in their Edmonton home earlier this year. Ronan Male squirted a juice box into his mom’s mouth after she woke with low blood sugar and fell out of bed on May 10. The two were alone because Ronan’s father was out of […]
  
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• Paramedics, union and supporters rally as city and Unifor prepare to meet with conciliation officer early in new year

  12-12-2017 00:04 via saultstar.com
  
  Dozens of union members and supporters braved bitter waterfront winds late Monday afternoon in front of the Civic Centre to rally for a thaw in the current chill between the city and its paramedics, as well as warn of the consequences of a strike.Laurie Lessard-Brown, president of Unifor Local 1359, which represents the 54 paramedics who work in th
  
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