Sault Ste. Marie news

• Dodgeball tourney raises $1,500 for Strong Kids

  27-05-2018 22:39 via saultstar.com
  
  Sunday’s second annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament, hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie YMCA as a fundraiser for Strong Kids campaign, saw six teams compete, raising $1,500 to help 15 children attend Y camp this summer. Action kicked off at 9 a.m. and wound up at 1:30 p.m., with round robin-style action that teams play each other three times. First pla
  
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• LAMBERT, Linda Lorraine

  27-05-2018 22:35
  LAMBERT, Linda Lorraine – Peacefully passed surrounded by family at Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Friday, May 25, 2018 in her 55th year. Beloved wife of Fred for 12 years. Loving mother of Tim Day and Tyson Day (Samantha), Sarah McConnell (Alexander), Heather Lambert and Daniel Lambert. Devoted grandma of Maximus, Titus, Bailey, Riley, Abbie, […]
  
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• Cadets Compete

  27-05-2018 22:15
  SAULT STE MARIE Ont. – After earning the Top place in Northern Ontario recently, the combined 155 Air 2310 Army Pipe and Drum are off to compete this weekend at the Ontario Band and Drill Competition. Cadet Flight Sergeant (F/Sgt.) Tyler Duncan of the 155 Borden Gray GC Squadron (Sqn.) is the Pipe Major of […]
  
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• Project geared to provide absent data

  27-05-2018 21:54 via saultstar.com
  
  The Desbarats Species at Risk Bird Inventory, Education, and Outreach Project is about to get started. “We need to establish what the situation is,” said Carter Dorscht, of Kensington Conservancy. “We have no real data.”Since canaries were used in coal mines to establish air quality, birds have been indicators of habitat quality. “If funding contin
  
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• Local Healthcare Workers Demand Election Candidates Stand Up Against WSIB Cuts to Hearing Devices

  27-05-2018 20:36
  Imagine losing your hearing through a workplace accident and not receiving adequate coverage for a proper hearing aid. Sounds unfair, right? Last week, local healthcare practitioners called on local provincial election candidates to stand up for the rights of workers suffering from hearing loss related to workplace injuries.  Along with partners from across the province, […]
  
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• Matt is Throwing His Shoe Back In

  27-05-2018 19:33
  If you are in Ward 3 you will be happy to know that the King of Resolutions will once again be running to represent you in this coming Octobers Municipal election. He won’t be running for the position of Mayor at this time but he will once again seek to represent you as a City […]
  
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• One year of Scheer: Conservatives mark first anniversary with new leader

  27-05-2018 19:00
  OTTAWA — There is money in the bank. Voters in the hopper. And from many angles, a spring in the step of many Conservatives these days. One year of Andrew Scheer, observers say, has not exactly been flashy but he has done the Conservative Party some good. “He’s been steady,” says Tim Powers, a conservative […]
  
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• Bannister Named CHL Coach of the Year

  27-05-2018 18:05
  After guiding the Soo Greyhounds to their best regular season in franchise history, head coach Drew Bannister is now being recognized across the nation. It was announced on Saturday that Soo Greyhounds head coach Drew Bannister was named the recipient of this year’s Janes Brian Kilrea CHL Coach of the Year Award. In his third […]
  
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• PATERSON – Thelma Jean (nee Becking)

  27-05-2018 17:56
  October 10, 1923 – May 22, 2018. Beloved wife of Gordon, mother of Barbara (Brian) of Newmarket and Ross (Mary Jane) of Barrie. Grandmother of Elaine Hordo (Jonathan) of Fernie, B.C. and Anna McCrady of Victoria, B.C.  Great-grandmother to Ellie. Sister of the late Jessie Dalrymple, the late Patricia Edmonds and survived by brother Jim […]
  
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• Romano Rebuts McCleave-Kennedy’s Statement

  27-05-2018 17:48
  Instead of talking about local issues like we have been doing with real people here in the Sault, it seems the NDP candidate in this riding is more interested in talking about what people are saying in downtown Toronto as she outlined in her recent letter. Ok. Let’s talk about the NDP’s central campaign then. […]
  
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• PULKKINEN, Eini Ilona

  27-05-2018 16:18
  Passed away peacefully at Algoma Residential Community Hospice, surrounded by her family on Sunday May 20, 2018 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Erkki. Loving mother of Juhani (Yvonne), Leena Orchard (Reg), Heikki (Doreen), Veli (Shirley) and Dyann Pulkkinen (Eric). Cherished grandmother of Raija, Erin, Matti, Erkki, Esa, Mika and Kai. […]
  
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• Guzzo, Evelyn Joyce (nee Kelly)

  27-05-2018 16:11
  Passed away unexpectedly at home Monday May 21, 2018 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Vincent Guzzo for 45 years. Loving mother of Steven Guzzo (Lindy). Cherished grandmother of Nadia Guzzo. Dear sister of Nancy Solomon (Warren). Daughter of the late Gordon and Shirley Kelly. Evelyn will be missed greatly by many nieces […]
  
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• Michele McCleave-Kennedy reacts to recent endorsements

  27-05-2018 16:02
  The NDP Party may not have gotten an endorsement from USW Local 2251 this year, but, as of Friday, they are now being endorsed by both the Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council and the Union Executive of United Steelworkers Local 9548. “Community leadership is one of the goals of this council. We believe […]
  
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• Searching for daycare is an ordeal, but economists say don’t blame the market

  27-05-2018 16:00
  Free market forces have given Canadians the ability to summon meals or cars at the touch of a button and demand a million dollars for an urban bungalow; but, as frustrated parents know all too well, the same forces haven’t solved the problem of finding childcare. The Canadian daycare market has a well-established surplus of demand, resulting […]
  
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• I Choose… Optimism (by Julie Hryniewicz)

  27-05-2018 14:09
  Within five minutes of a conversation with most people, we can usually tell if someone leans toward optimism or pessimism. Their words, actions, tone and demeanour will likely give it away. If they are appreciative, grateful, sarcastic or mean, the signs will all be there. They will create an atmosphere around them that is either […]
  
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• Four Local Bowlers Head To Nationals

  27-05-2018 13:54
  Canadian Youth Bowling Championships – 2018 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Four Sault Ste. Marie youth are preparing to represent Northern Ontario at the Canadian Youth Bowling Championship May 31, 2018 – June 3, 2018. The four will compete against sixty-four Provincial Champions from across Canada. Olivia Solomon, Ema Bowen, Aidan Bass, and Nathan Woods are proud to […]
  
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• Look Who Won The Great Escape Dream Draw!

  27-05-2018 04:06
  At 6 pm on Saturday, May 26, 2018 The Great Escape Dream Draw (License # 9595) was held at the AFS Building, 205 McNabb Street The Grand Prize Winner is: Ashley Carlascio Sault Ste. Marie Ticket # 01103 The Winners of the 5 draws for $1000 Cash are: Draw Ticket # Winner Name 1 05016 […]
  
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• Dream comes true for Carlascio

  27-05-2018 02:11 via saultstar.com
  
  Brenda Clarke, lead agency project manager at Algoma Family Services, sells tickets to the agency's Great Escape Dream Draw on McNabb Street on Saturday.
  
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