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• Caribou transfer from Michipicoten Island to Slates Islands begins Saturday

  14-01-2018 23:51 via saultstar.com
  
  Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry personnel successfully transferred three cows and one bull from Michipicoten Island to Slates Islands on Saturday. The 130-kilometre caribou translocation, made by helicopter, was necessary due to heavy predation by wolves which almost have eliminated the herd on Michipicoten Island rendering the species e
  
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• Trivia night fundraiser on Jan. 27 for Stories in the North

  14-01-2018 23:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Stories in the North is holding a trivia night fundraiser on Jan. 27. The event will take place at the IOOF Hall and will feature a cash bar, half-time snack, and lots of laughs. A cash prize will go to the winning team to donate to the charity of its choice.There is a maximum of 10 people per table. Tickets available at Hair Designs or Forestland
  
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• Spotted On Queen Street

  14-01-2018 23:45
  Local photographer, Sheri Minardi sends in this beautiful shot of Queen Street East Saturday night featuring “pillars” Sherri writes, “I thought I would share my image with you regarding the light pillars that were visible last evening at the end of Queen St. E. around 10:00 pm last night. It is a rare weather phenomena.” […]
  
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• Officials tag minimum wage hike, other factors

  14-01-2018 23:45 via saultstar.com
  
  This year’s minimum wage hike to $14 per hour, along with concerns over supervision, have left the future of the township’s summer day camp in doubt.At the January council meeting, Prince CAO Peggy Greco voiced reservations about continuing a program she said would cost more to run than in previous years and leave township office staff overstretche
  
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• Margaret Atwood takes to Twitter to defend herself after #MeToo op-ed

  14-01-2018 21:10
  Margaret Atwood has taken to Twitter to defend herself after writing a controversial op-ed in which she wondered if she was a “bad feminist” for questioning the tactics of the #MeToo movement. In a piece published Saturday in The Globe and Mail, Atwood called #MeToo “a symptom of a broken legal system”. The op-ed drew sharp criticism […]
  
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• BUDGE, Stacey David

  14-01-2018 21:09
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in his 77th year with family at his side. Beloved husband and lifelong partner of Rose Marie for 51 years. Loving father of Patrick Budge and Dennis Budge (Vicki). Proud Grandfather of Rebecca, Kristy, Tianna, Justin, Daniil and Denis. Predeceased by his parents Kathleen […]
  
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• LePage, Sarah Erma (nee Carlyle)

  14-01-2018 21:02
  Sarah passed away peacefully in her 90th year at the Algoma Manor, Thessalon, Ontario on Friday, January 12, 2018 where she had been living for the last 4 years. She was the loving wife the late Clair Le Page and the cherished mother of Bob (Jan) of Oshawa, Dennis of Sault Ste. Marie and Terri […]
  
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• DACA is “probably dead,” Trump says - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-01-2018 20:47
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  DACA is “probably dead,” Trump says
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Sunday that a program that protects immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children is “probably dead,” casting a cloud over already tenuous negotiations just days before a deadline on a ...and more »
  
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• ARMSTRONG, Lesli Ann

  14-01-2018 20:42
  Passed away peacefully on January 13, 2018. Her spirit is free to soar, no longer encumbered by a cruel disease. At her side as always, her much loved son, Ryan (Kirby) and her parents, Sharon and Des. Lesli will be sadly missed by her sister, Lisa Lyon (late Doug), her nephew Nate and nieces, Neysa […]
  
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• Stabbing on Wellington

  14-01-2018 19:38
  Saultonline has learned Sault Ste. Marie police services  are investigating a stabbing that took place late Friday or early morning Saturday at the corner of Abbott St. and the 100 block of Wellington E. Our sources tell us a male was stabbed in the chest area and taken to hospital. Sault Ste. Marie Police Services […]
  
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• Lenawee County, state officials combat human trafficking - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-01-2018 19:35
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Lenawee County, state officials combat human trafficking
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  That's the message legislators and law enforcement want to get across to the people of Lenawee County and beyond. The crime has been the subject of growing concern in recent years, with President Barack Obama first naming January as National Slavery ...and more »
  
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• Forecast: Windy, more snow this evening - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-01-2018 19:35
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Forecast: Windy, more snow this evening
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  The forecast for Sunday, Jan. 14 will feature scattered snow showers, mainly before 10 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 20. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This evening, more snow, mainly after ...and more »
  
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• College Sports: Adrian men's hockey rolls past Aurora - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-01-2018 19:35
  College Sports: Adrian men's hockey rolls past Aurora
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  The NCAA Division III No. 4-ranked Adrian College men's hockey team scored three goals in the first period and didn't look back Saturday's 6-1 win over Northern Collegiate Hockey Association opponent Aurora at Arrington Ice Arena. Dino Balsamo had two ...and more »
  
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• Cleveland's Korpisalo cools off Griffins - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-01-2018 19:35
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Cleveland's Korpisalo cools off Griffins
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  GRAND RAPIDS – Joonas Korpisalo registered 35 saves while headlining an NHL cavalry that spurred the Cleveland Monsters to a 2-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday at Van Andel Arena. Cleveland (11-19-3-3), whose last-place lineup was ...and more »
  
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• Magnitude 7.1 quake hits off Peru - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  14-01-2018 18:42
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Magnitude 7.1 quake hits off Peru
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  This photo released by Andina Agency shows residents in Chala, Peru, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, after an earthquake struck the area. The powerful earthquake struck off Peru's coast early Sunday, tumbling adobe homes in small, rural towns, officials said ...and more »
  
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• The life and times of Sault Ste. Marie's 'Mr. Opera' - SooToday

  14-01-2018 17:02
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  The life and times of Sault Ste. Marie's 'Mr. Opera'
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  In this week's edition of Remember This, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library archives looks back at the life and accomplishments of Arno Ambel. 0. 2 minutes ago by: Remember This? Arno Ambel SSMPL. Arno Ambel is pictured in this Sault Ste. Marie Public ...
  
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• Ontario won’t release bridge repair cost estimates or say who will foot the bill

  14-01-2018 16:59
  TORONTO — Repairs to a bridge in northwestern Ontario will take nearly three years and delays have pushed the total cost well over the initial $8 million to $12 million estimate, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. But the Ontario government is refusing to say just how much over, and whether taxpayers will […]
  
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• Celebrate Winter and Participate in the Hiawatha Snowfest

  14-01-2018 16:54
  HIAWATHA SNOWFEST is being hosted by the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club in collaboration with the Sault Cycling Club.  This event-filled weekend, January 20-21, 2018, welcomes public participation in lots of entertaining and snow-filled activities at Hiawatha Highlands, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. HIAWATHA SNOWFEST participants can get involved in both competitive and fun events […]
  
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• Big Wish Lottery Winners Announced!!

  14-01-2018 01:27
  Group Health Centre Trust Fund BIG WISH LOTTERY Winners The 2018 Big Wish Lottery (License No. 9147) winners were drawn January 13th, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the Station Mall Centre Court. $75,000 cash winner: Ticket # 06040 – Pina Paluzzi $5,000 cash winner: Ticket # 02478 – Anthony Miller $1,000 cash winners: Ticket # […]
  
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• False missile alert in Hawaii was ‘really, really frightening’ says vacationing Canadian

  14-01-2018 00:54
  LAHAINA, Hawaii — An Alberta politician who is vacationing in Hawaii says the minutes she spent believing a missile attack was imminent may have been the most afraid she’s ever been. Karen McPherson, who represents Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill in the provincial legislature, said she was waiting to participate in a conference call on Saturday morning when an […]
  
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