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• Barn destroyed by fire, 2 charged with arson, damage estimated at $150,000

  22-02-2018 23:58
  BARN FIRE – MALE AND FEMALE ARRESTED (MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON)- On February 18, 2018, shortly after 6:00 p.m. members from the Ontario Provincial Police East Algoma Thessalon Detachment responded to a barn fire at an unoccupied residence on Highway 17 in the Municipality of Huron Shores where two individuals were seen leaving the […]
  
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• Trump floats two-step plan for gun control: More guns, more control

  22-02-2018 23:47
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is floating a unique two-step move on gun control. It involves both more guns and more controls. The additional guns would be inside schools. The president made clear Thursday that he believes additional security in schools is a key to halting America’s mass-shooting scourge. In his view, the solution includes pay bonuses […]
  
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• OPP advises of possible traffic slowdown tomorrow

  22-02-2018 22:47
  TRAFFIC DELAYS POSSIBLE Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), would like to inform the motoring public of a traffic slowdown scheduled for February 22, 2018. The traffic slowdown will occur near the east end of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario at the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 17B between the hours of 5:00 p.m. […]
  
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• BECKETT, Donald James

  22-02-2018 21:58
  The family regret to announce his sudden death on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in his 72nd year. Don was predeceased by his parents Gerald and Nell Beckett, his brother Jack (Maureen) and by his sister Geraldine. His son Christopher, his sister Sandra and many nieces and nephews will all miss him, his off-beat sense of […]
  
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• Two burials may exist on former jail site

  22-02-2018 21:44 via saultstar.com
  
  Infrastructure Ontario is poised tosell the former Sault Ste. Marie jailproperty but any future owner alteringthe footprint of the existing sitecould be required to do archaeologicaltesting for burial grounds.
  
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• CDC helps organizations leverage funds

  22-02-2018 21:28 via saultstar.com
  
  Nine organizations shared $20,000 of Community Development Corp. money and leveraged it to $378,650 last year.
  
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• HAMMERSTEDT, Walter John

  22-02-2018 20:58
  It is with profound sadness that his family announces the passing of a kind and loving father at Extenidcare Van Daele on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Ethel Hammerstedt and companion of the late Chris Parker. Proud father of Walter (Bonnie), Ann (Reg), Lois, David (Nancy)(Debra), […]
  
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• WILLIAMSON, Patricia Janet (nee Kasubeck)

  22-02-2018 20:53
  Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Williams. Predeceased by her parents Jame and Janet Kasubeck and her siblings Juanita Egglesfield and Albert Kasubeck. Dear sister of Joyce Williamson (late Myril) and Mildred Wierengo (late Don). She will be remembered by many […]
  
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• THORKILSON, Garth Harmond “Gary”

  22-02-2018 20:47
  Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the age of 85. Fun loving father of Kirsten Young (Tom), Lori Desjardin (Tom), Erin Lawrence, Tylar Thorkilson (Laura) and special uncle to Mike. Proud grandpa of Tarina (Nick), Bronson (Angela), Spencer (Ashley), Shaina (Jay), Kendall (Silas), Kris (Amy), Lacey (David), […]
  
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• Annual St. Vincent’s ‘The Coldest Night WALK’ this Saturday

  22-02-2018 20:30
  The Coldest Night of the Year (WALK) takes place this Saturday February 24, between 5 and 8 pm. By walking together in the chill of the night, participants will better understand the experience of being on the streets during a cold Canadian winter, while raising funds to aid the work of St. Vincent Place in […]
  
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  22-02-2018 20:24 via twitter.com
  
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• Special Fund for Local Community Development.

  22-02-2018 18:22
  In 2017 the Community Development Corporation for Sault and Area (CDC) celebrated 30 years in operation.  To mark the date, the Board set aside $20,000 to assist community partners with projects that promoted community economic and social development in our region. This program is now complete and we are happy to announce that we were […]
  
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• Watermain Break on Terrance Ave.

  22-02-2018 18:19
  The PUC would like to advise the public of a traffic restriction on Terrance Avenue. This traffic restriction is in place to facilitate the repair of a broken watermain. PUC crews have been dispatched and are working to repair the break. During the repair process, the section of Terrance Avenue in-between Southwood Drive and Northwood […]
  
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• Ready to walk for St. Vincent Place

  22-02-2018 17:57 via saultstar.com
  
  Nat Cicchelli, general manager of St. Vincent Place, and Jennifer Sarlo, chair of Coldest Night of the Year walk, prepare for annual fundraiser on Thursday.
  
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• SAVE THE DATE, Children’s Perch Derby!

  22-02-2018 16:26
  Sunday, March 11th, join the members and volunteers of the Algoma Fish & Game Club(AFGC) for their annual Children’s Perch Derby.  We look forward to seeing all the kids on the ice for another exciting derby.  Don’t miss this great event and great experience for the kids.  Follow and like our page on Facebook to […]
  
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• Student protest outside the White House a snapshot of American gun debate

  22-02-2018 16:10
  WASHINGTON — A snapshot of America’s gun debate unfolded outside the White House on Wednesday, on the fringes of a youth-led march where teenaged demonstrators drew cheers from adult bystanders and horn-blasts of support from motorists. Nijier Coates felt like an outlier. The 16-year-old high school student favours gun rights, he’s been shooting for years, […]
  
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• Province of Ontario marks first ever Anti-Human Trafficking Day.

  22-02-2018 15:42
  “Human trafficking is a crime and human rights abuse that’s sometimes called “modern day slavery.” stated a media release from Ontario’s anti-human trafficking initiative. February 22, 2018 will mark the first provincial day that is set aside to raise awareness about the crime of human trafficking. Locally, people are invited to participate in a peaceful […]
  
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• Drivers charged

  22-02-2018 15:05 via saultstar.com
  
  Two people were charged in separate incidents in Elliot Lake on Saturday.
  
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• 'Fantastic' for MacDonald to get lead role

  22-02-2018 14:38 via saultstar.com
  
  Alison MacDonald is ready for biggest role yet.
  
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• Update: Freezing rain likely on Friday

  22-02-2018 13:44
  UPDATE: 12:30PM Thursday: Environment Canada has now ended this special weather statement. 5:20 AM EST Thursday 22 February 2018 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Freezing rain likely on Friday. A low pressure system will spread snow mixed with ice […]
  
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• Freezing rain likely on Friday

  22-02-2018 13:44
  5:20 AM EST Thursday 22 February 2018 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Freezing rain likely on Friday. A low pressure system will spread snow mixed with ice pellets into the area early Friday morning. 2 to 4 cm of […]
  
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• Canada settles for silver after shootout loss to U.S. in women’s hockey final

  22-02-2018 08:21
  Canada’s gold-medal streak in Olympic women’s hockey ended Thursday with a 3-2 shootout loss to the United States at the Pyeongchang Winter Games. Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson scored the deciding goal and rookie American goalie Maddie Rooney stopped Meghan Agosta to end the game, forcing Canada to settle for a silver medal. The win was redemption for the […]
  
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• Good luck this weekend Northcrest Youth Bowlers!

  22-02-2018 06:27
  In January, the Northcrest Youth League qualified for their entry to YBC Provincial Tournament which will take place this Saturday, February 24th at Mario’s Bowl in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Four youth from Bantam, Junior and Senior Division qualified to represent Northcrest Lanes and Sault Ste Marie. Bantam Girls: Olivia Solomon, Alia Woolley, Hannah McCaig, Melayna […]
  
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• Judge finds Sault Ste. Marie Police used excessive force in 2016 ... - CBC.ca

  22-02-2018 03:28
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  Judge finds Sault Ste. Marie Police used excessive force in 2016 ...
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  A judge has dismissed charges against Tim Mitchell of Sault Ste. Marie, and says police used excessive force and failed to advise him of his right to counsel during 2016 arrest.and more »
  
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• Judge finds Sault Ste. Marie Police used excessive force in 2016 arrest - CBC.ca

  22-02-2018 03:28
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  Judge finds Sault Ste. Marie Police used excessive force in 2016 arrest
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  A judge has dismissed charges against a Sault Ste. Marie man, citing that municipal police used excessive force and breached the accused's Charter right to security. It was in March 2016 that Sault Ste Marie police responded to a call to Tim Mitchell's ...and more »
  
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• Male threatened to 'start shooting people’

  22-02-2018 01:50 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police say the accused passed a note to staff at a business in the 700 block of Pine Street, ordering cash be handed over or he would “start shooting people.”The accused engaged in an altercation with a staff member and was held for police. Joshua Dumanski, 30, of no fixed address, is charged with with
  
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• Federal government can’t do much to fight fake news: Heritage Canada documents

  22-02-2018 00:11
  OTTAWA — The federal government doesn’t believe it can do much on its own to stem the growing tide of fake news in Canada, according to briefing notes prepared for Canadian Heritage Minister Melanie Joly. The documents, obtained by The Canadian Press through an access-to-information request, highlight that even though the government recognizes that fake news […]
  
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