Sault Ste. Marie news

• DZIERGAS, Anna

  28-03-2018 23:26
  It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Anna, surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Cherished mother of Wanda Fetherston (late Ted), Stanley (Cindy), Irene Fleury (Martin), Regina Madill […]
  
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• Sault Driver Charged in Tractor Trailer Collision

  28-03-2018 23:18
  (JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, ON)- On March 26, 2018, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle collision (MVC) on Highway 17 in Johnson Township. Investigation determined that a tractor trailer and a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) with no driver’s side rear view mirror was […]
  
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• Are you a student? Apply today! Applications are accepted until March 31. #SummerStudents saultstemarie.ca/summerstudents https://t.co/haja4RZEpY

  28-03-2018 22:07 via twitter.com
  
  Are you a student? Apply today! Applications are accepted until March 31. #SummerStudentssaultstemarie.ca/summerstudents https://t.co/haja4RZEpY
  
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• Sheehan Relentless on Steel Industry Advocacy

  28-03-2018 22:00
  Ottawa, ON – During the Question Period session in the House of Commons today, MP Sheehan addressed a question to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the government’s actions to strengthen the steel industry. “U.S. tariffs are unacceptable and the prime minister acted quickly and forcefully through concrete actions, to ensure the tariff would not proceed. […]
  
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• Trustees oppose cutting their numbers

  28-03-2018 21:46 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma District School Board trustees voted down a motion that would have reduced their numbers from 10 to nine.
  
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• ADSB students exhibit carpentry skills

  28-03-2018 21:22 via saultstar.com
  
  Christina Barone, a Grade 12 student at Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School, makes measurements during Algoma District School Board’s district skills competition for individual carpentry, held Wednesday at Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Ten ADSB students were slated to compete, each challenged to build a doghouse. The Top 3 stude
  
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• BOUCHARD, Shirley Delrose (nee Kelly)

  28-03-2018 21:07
  Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Francis Bouchard. Loving mother of the late Janet Babic, Donald and Art (Trudy). Proud grandma of Gary (Jamie), Amanda (Scott), Jonie-Lee, Chris, Kenny, Joshua (Nikki) and Natasha (Chris). Great grandma of Nena, […]
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: James Joseph Hache

  28-03-2018 20:56
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of James Joseph Hache, 35, who is wanted for: CDSA 5(2) TRAFFICKING IN A CONTROLLED DRUG OR SUBSTANCE CDSA 4(1)x3  POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED DRUG OR SUBSTANCE If you know where we can find the Wanted Wednesday individual please […]
  
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• Administrative Support Clerk - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/79WFxAOleb

  28-03-2018 20:49 via twitter.com
  
  Administrative Support Clerk - Apply now! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/79WFxAOleb
  
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• Labour market report confirms aging population

  28-03-2018 20:43 via saultstar.com
  
  A new labour market planning report continues to show a growing gap with the region’s aging workforce.
  
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• Opioid death rates higher in Thunder Bay than elsewhere in Ontario, study finds

  28-03-2018 20:25
  TORONTO — Powerful opioid drugs are killing people in the northern city of Thunder Bay at a higher rate than anywhere else in Ontario, a new report states. In addition, the report finds the rate of visits to district emergency departments or hospital admissions because of opioid overdoses are almost double the provincial average. Over the […]
  
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• ***REMINDER*** We are accepting applications for our summer student employment program until March 31st! Contact u… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-03-2018 19:54 via twitter.com
  ***REMINDER***We are accepting applications for our summer student employment program until March 31st! Contact u… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Local Youth Robotics Team Needs Your Help

  28-03-2018 19:51
  The Junior (Les Petits Loups) and Senior (Les Grands Loups) Robotics Team from Notre-Dame-du-Sault Elementary School of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario are currently ranked 2nd and 6th respectively for Robotic Skills in Worlds Tournament in Louisville Kentucky, from April 28 to May 1, 2018. To make this trip possible and support the learning of science […]
  
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• ARCHIBALD, Irene

  28-03-2018 19:15
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Irene, on Sunday March 25, 2018, with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of the late William Archibald. She will be forever cherished by her children Roger (Kathy), Ronnie (Lorie), Robbin Grunt (Brian), Rhonda Bowers. Special Nan to her grandchildren […]
  
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• CLOUTIER, Eunice (nee Miles)

  28-03-2018 18:15
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, March 25, 2018 with family by her side. She was in 89th year.  She was the love of his life for 62 years (late) Ed. Inspirational Mom of Paula Smith (late Graham), Mark (Linda), Ed (Lynn) and Anne Godfrey (Andy). Devoted Gramma of David Cloutier (Caputo), Emily […]
  
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• NEORN to host Passenger Rail Summit in the Sault

  28-03-2018 18:14
  NorthEastern Ontario Rail Network News Release Northeastern Ontario is suffering from increasing isolation of communities, economies and people. A NorthEastern Ontario Passenger Rail Loop to can use existing railwaytracks to link Toronto to North Bay, Cochrane, Moosonee, Hearst, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and all the First Nations, communities, businesses and people in the rail loop […]
  
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• Reminder - Walking has been cancelled at the @Essar_Centre and Northern Community Centre on Good Friday, March 30 a… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  28-03-2018 17:41 via twitter.com
  Reminder - Walking has been cancelled at the @Essar_Centre and Northern Community Centre on Good Friday, March 30 a… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• View the Easter weekend holiday schedule for City facilities and services saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/March… https://t.co/NdFwdCWQCN

  28-03-2018 17:35 via twitter.com
  
  View the Easter weekend holiday schedule for City facilities and services saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/March… https://t.co/NdFwdCWQCN
  
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• Police probe nude image sharing complaints

  28-03-2018 16:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Complaints of nude images of Sault Ste. Marie females being shared on a chat website are being investigated by city police.
  
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• Kip Moore’s ‘slowheart’ fires up ‘wild ones’ in the Sault!

  28-03-2018 16:32
  Kip Moore lit up the Sault along with openers, Drake White & The Big Fire, and the Fairground Saints, with a sold out show at the Machine Shop. It was the biggest show that the Machine Shop venue has hosted to date. and I had the pleasure of introducing Moore to the stage, in front […]
  
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• Musician Matthew Good collapses on stage during Edmonton show; taken to hospital

  28-03-2018 16:04
  EDMONTON — Canadian rock musician Matthew Good was taken to hospital after collapsing on stage during a performance at Edmonton’s Jubilee Auditorium on Tuesday night. Singer Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, which is touring with Good, told the crowd Good had collapsed due to pneumonia. And a message posted on Good’s official Twitter account […]
  
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• Canada makes regulatory changes for steel, aluminum

  28-03-2018 15:46 via saultstar.com
  
  More changes will be made to prevent cheap foreign steel and aluminum from entering Canada.
  
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• Updated: River Valley Park – Up Against the Ropes

  28-03-2018 15:39
  Residents of River Valley Park – a mobile home community in Aweres Township recently  received hand delivered letters from Algoma Public Health. A resident of the park provided Saultonline with a copy of the letter. Saultonline received the following statement from Algoma Public Health following an inquiry into the unfolding developments at River Valley Park. […]
  
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• River Valley Park – Up Against the Ropes

  28-03-2018 15:39
  Residents of River Valley Park – a mobile home community in Aweres Township recently  received hand delivered letters from Algoma Public Health. A resident of the park provided Saultonline with a copy of the letter. We will have more on this developing story.
  
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• More high school teachers needed

  28-03-2018 15:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma District School Board plans to hire at least a handful of high school teachers for September.
  
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• Boreal build is ahead of schedule

  28-03-2018 15:20 via saultstar.com
  
  Construction of Algoma District School Board's Boreal French Immersion Public School is about six weeks ahead of schedule.
  
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• School Boards Approve School Year Calendar for 2018-2019

  28-03-2018 14:41
  The Algoma District School Board (ADSB), Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO), Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario (CSPGNO) and HuronSuperior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) have approved the School Year Calendar for 2018-2019. The four school boards have worked together to produce a common calendar, facilitating the co-ordination of services such as […]
  
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• Kindergarten package helps parents

  28-03-2018 14:29 via saultstar.com
  
  Parents can get a little help teaching their children when they register their sons and daughters for kindergarten with Algoma District School Board.
  
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• Health Canada warns about dangerous USB chargers as 1.5 million units recalled

  28-03-2018 14:14
  Health Canada is warning it has discovered numerous unsafe USB chargers during a national assessment of products on the market and a recall has been issued affecting more than 1.5 million units. The federal agency has released a list of more than two dozen chargers that “pose an unacceptable risk of electric shock and fire.” […]
  
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• Searchmont Ski Runners Win First Annual Honda Cup!

  28-03-2018 13:45
  -by Christina Foster It was a beautifully sunny weekend for the first annual Honda Cup, sponsored by Great Lakes Honda, at Searchmont this weekend. Three races took place over Saturday and Sunday with 107 skiers in four age categories; Under 6 year olds (U6), Under 8 year olds (U8), Under 10 year olds (U10) and […]
  
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• Tim Hortons, franchisees spat over $700M plan to reno most Canadian locations

  28-03-2018 12:51
  Tim Hortons plans to renovate most of its Canadian restaurants over the next several years in what some franchisees say is another “ill-conceived” move that will cost individual restaurant owners about $450,000. The coffee-and-doughnut chain and its restaurant owners will invest $700 million to gussy up almost all its Canadian locations over the next four […]
  
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• Winnipeg woman convicted in dead infant storage locker case to seek bail

  28-03-2018 10:00
  WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg woman convicted of concealing the remains of six dead infants is expected to ask to be released on bail while she awaits an appeal. Andrea Giesbrecht was sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison last July for concealing the remains in a U-Haul storage locker. The infant remains, which medical experts […]
  
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