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• McDougall Energy Inc. signs Branded Wholesaler Agreement with Husky

  29-08-2018 23:59
  SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario – McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) announced today that it has entered into a Branded Wholesaler Agreement with Husky, with the right to sell Husky branded retail petroleum products and proprietary brand convenience store products. McDougall Energy, a third generation, privately owned company has been serving customers for over 70 years […]
  
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• WILSON, Wm. Arthur “Art” W.

  29-08-2018 23:18
  It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our brother, Art on Monday August 28, 2018 at the Sault Area Hospital with family at his side. Beloved son of the late Arthur (1999) and Daisy (2003) Wilson. Predeceased by his dear sister Jean (2016). Devoted brother to Ken (late Patricia), Judy Sirie (Bill). […]
  
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• Man faces trafficking, robbery, assault charges

  29-08-2018 23:17 via saultstar.com
  A Sault Ste. Marie man was charged after a complaint of an intoxicated male in Batchewana First Nation on Sunday.Matthew L’Hereux, 22, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and obstruct peace officer.His court date is Sept. 24.The accused was also arrested by Sault Ste. Marie Police Service on Monday.He allegedly choked a woman he knew and threatened t
  
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• Drugs, cash seized in Elliot Lake

  29-08-2018 22:48 via saultstar.com
  Narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $77,000 were allegedly found when police executed a search warrant at an Elliot Lake residence.The incident happened Aug. 1 on Hergott Avenue, Ontario Provincial Police say.A “significant amount” of marijuana, hash oil, oxycodone, methadone, shatter, THC gummies, other drug paraphernalia and more than $2,500 in cash were seized.Bradley Grier, 29, of Elliot Lake, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,00
  
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• Evangeline Lilly on female empowerment and Fan Expo Canada appearance

  29-08-2018 22:41
  TORONTO — Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly is enjoying a sense of female empowerment these days, in her career and beyond. For starters, the Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., native stars in the summer superhero hit “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” which is the first film in the Marvel cinematic universe with a female character in its title. “It’s […]
  
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• People with disabilities face significant barriers in education system: commission

  29-08-2018 22:34
  TORONTO — Ontario’s education system needs to modernize its approach to supporting disabled students at every age level and do more to eliminate persistent barriers they face in school, the province’s human rights commission said Wednesday. In updating its education policy for people with disabilities for the first time in 14 years and issuing recommendations on […]
  
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• Indian Friendship Centre Hosts Second Community Breakfast

  29-08-2018 22:22
  The Indian Friendship Centre opened its’ doors for the second community breakfast on Wednesday morning. Indian Friendship Centre President Claudette Chevrier-Cachagee said they started this event to help the community in “trying times,” such as the end of the month when money tends to be tighter. “This is the reason why it’s near the end […]
  
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• Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada launches, expected to be important learning tool

  29-08-2018 22:11
  TORONTO — A learning resource described as a comprehensive atlas on Indigenous lands, languages and culture in Canada was launched in Toronto on Wednesday after two years of input from the communities it covers. The Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada, which includes a four-volume set of books, an online interactive atlas and other components, was touted as an important […]
  
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• Okay Folks. It’s time for School Bus Awareness 101.

  29-08-2018 21:48
  (LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – The Manitoulin-Espanola Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists that school buses are back on our roads. Motorists should also be aware of the expected increase of pedestrians, and cyclists and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destination. In accordance with the Highway Traffic […]
  
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• U.S. is intent on ending supply management for Canadian dairy: Trudeau

  29-08-2018 21:46
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is obvious the Trump administration is intent on dismantling Canada’s supply management system. But he says Canada won’t buckle on the issue at the NAFTA talks. The vexing question of greater U.S. access to the Canada’s protected dairy sector is now pivotal as the NAFTA negotiations in […]
  
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• Another successful year for the City Hall canned food drive! We are happy to support the @SSM_SoupKitchen. Thank yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  29-08-2018 21:42 via twitter.com
  Another successful year for the City Hall canned food drive! We are happy to support the @SSM_SoupKitchen. Thank yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Wanted Wednesday: Cody Ryan Bjornaa

  29-08-2018 21:35
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Cody Ryan Bjornaa, 28, who is wanted for: CC 145(3) BREACH OF RECOGNIZANCE If you know where we can find the Wanted Wednesday individual please call the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at (705) 949-6300 or if […]
  
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• Search Warrant Results in Arrest

  29-08-2018 21:11
  On August 1, 2018, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the East Algoma OPP Crime Unit and the East Algoma OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence on Hergott Avenue in the City of Elliot Lake, Ontario. During the search police located and seized over $2500 […]
  
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• Canadian VR doc ‘Made This Way’ to make debut at Venice Film Festival

  29-08-2018 20:58
  TORONTO — A Canadian-made virtual reality film exploring how two transgender individuals are challenging gender norms will make its international debut at the Venice Film Festival, which kicked off Wednesday. “Made This Way: Redefining Masculinity” combines an immersive documentary and an installation of photography, co-created by Toronto-based photographer Irem Harnak and filmmaker Elli Raynai. The […]
  
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• Missing Teen Located

  29-08-2018 19:59
  A Sault Ste. Marie teen that has been missing since  July 31 has been found. Sault Ste. Marie Police Services report that 18 year old Nicholas Forbes was located yesterday evening.  The police didn’t give any further details.  
  
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• Sault officer nabs Kingston suspect

  29-08-2018 19:54 via saultstar.com
  A Sault Ste. Marie police officer escorted a prisoner back to eastern Ontario and nabbed a second accused before he headed back home.Const. Chris Cuglietta dropped off a person in Kingston on Aug. 23.The next morning, the two-year Sault Ste. Marie Police Service veteran was packing up his marked cruiser in full uniform at a hotel preparing to return home when someone alerted him to a theft.A male suspect had taken a backpack at a hospital and took a wallet from a locker and vehicle keys from an
  
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• Older adults taking opioids at risk for toxicity or death, report says

  29-08-2018 19:54
  TORONTO — When most people think about opioid overdoses, it’s typically a younger person that comes to mind. But it’s often older Canadians who bear the brunt of detrimental effects  related to the powerful narcotics. In fact, about 30 per cent of all opioid-related deaths in Canada in 2017 occurred among those aged 50 and older, while adults […]
  
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• PITT, Marilyn Diane

  29-08-2018 18:41
  Peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of Norman Alloi. Loving mother of Jason Finlayson (Allison) and Shannan Mayer (Greg). Proud Grandma of Maxwell, Roderick, Jayden and Ted. Daughter of the late Charles “Bud” and Relda Pitt. Dear sister of Jamie (Tammy) and the […]
  
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• Multiple Myeloma March on Sept. 9

  29-08-2018 18:10 via saultstar.com
  Organizers of the upcoming Sault Ste. Marie Multiple Myeloma March want to raise $18,000.The eighth annual fundraiser is set for Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. at Roberta Bondar Pavilion.Walk details are available at www.myelomamarch.ca
  Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells found in bone marrow, a release says.
  
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• Kidney Walk set for Sept. 8

  29-08-2018 18:06 via saultstar.com
  An upcoming walk raises cash for Kidney Foundation of Canada.The fundraiser runs Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Roberta Bondar Pavilion.In 2017, about 85 participants raised approximately $18,000.Event information is posted at www.kidneywalk.ca
  
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• Ontario cuts natural gas price after revoking cap-and-trade regulations

  29-08-2018 17:26
  MILTON, Ont. — Premier Doug Ford says the Ontario government will remove the cost of the now-repealed cap-and-trade system from natural gas bills. Ford says the change means families will save $80 a year and small businesses will save $285 annually. He says the government has issued a directive to the Ontario Energy Board that will see the […]
  
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• Energy sector helps lift Toronto stock markets, U.S. markets also higher

  29-08-2018 17:22
  TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks helped lift Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while the price of oil ticked higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 62.75 points at 16,418.29. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 23.13 points at 26,087.15. The S&P 500 index was up 10.51 points at […]
  
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• Brampton youth raising funds to see their documentary screened in Germany

  29-08-2018 17:03
  BRAMPTON, Canada — A group of young filmmakers from Brampton, Ont., are raising funds to travel to Germany for the screening of their documentary on homelessness. The documentary was created as part of Reel Youth, a program for teenagers across Canada to build film production skills and learn about communities. Seventeen-year-old Joshua Boxill is one of the filmmakers and […]
  
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• Sure to be a great day supporting the @SOOntario #SOO2019 Winter Games. #FreeFamilyEvent #StarsMeet twitter.com/letr_ssm/statu…

  29-08-2018 16:55 via twitter.com
  Sure to be a great day supporting the @SOOntario #SOO2019 Winter Games. #FreeFamilyEvent #StarsMeet twitter.com/letr_ssm/statu…
  
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• Sure to be a great day supporting the Special Olympics Ontario #SOO2019 Winter Games. #FreeFamilyEvent #StarsMeet facebook.com/story.php?stor…

  29-08-2018 16:53 via twitter.com
  Sure to be a great day supporting the Special Olympics Ontario #SOO2019 Winter Games.#FreeFamilyEvent #StarsMeet facebook.com/story.php?stor…
  
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• Spare Board Transit Operator - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs #saultjobs https://t.co/W4tAOJkD0j

  29-08-2018 16:40 via twitter.com
  
  Spare Board Transit Operator - Apply today! More info: saultstemarie.ca/jobs#saultjobs https://t.co/W4tAOJkD0j
  
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• Ontario Northland making bus stops at regional hospitals

  29-08-2018 16:35 via saultstar.com
  Ontario Northland has added daily bus service to six northeastern hospitals for patients and their families.
  The six are North Bay Regional Health Centre, Sudbury Health Sciences North, Timmins and District Hospital, Sault Area Hospital (excluding Saturdays), Temiskaming Hospital, and Englehart and District Hospital
  “There was a transportation need in the North, and we met the need by developing this service,” states Tracy MacPhee, director of passenger operations. “Our team is
  
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• HONG CHOW, Anne

  29-08-2018 16:33
  Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Algoma Regional Community Hospice on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in her 88th year. Loving wife of the late James. Devoted mother of David (late Lori),(Maryanne) of Thunder Bay, Donald (Pat) of Sault Ste. Marie, Joan Pleasance (Randy) of Scottsdale, Arizona and Carol of Toronto. Cherished grandmother of […]
  
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• Don't wait for a disaster to hit @CitySSM get prepared today saultstemarie.ca/beprepared #GetaKit #MakeaPlan… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  29-08-2018 15:37 via twitter.com
  Don't wait for a disaster to hit @CitySSMget prepared today saultstemarie.ca/beprepared #GetaKit #MakeaPlan… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Stolen Credit Used at Macs

  29-08-2018 15:34
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying two male suspects in a theft and fraud. On the 11th of July 2018 at approximately 1:04 a.m. two unidentified males attended at the Macs Convenience store located at 647 Second Line West. The two unidentified males purchased assorted […]
  
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• View the schedule changes for #LabourDay on Monday, September 3, 2018. saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Augus… https://t.co/Emg68HXPzZ

  29-08-2018 15:33 via twitter.com
  
  View the schedule changes for #LabourDay on Monday, September 3, 2018. saultstemarie.ca/Newsroom/Augus… https://t.co/Emg68HXPzZ
  
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• Committee applications sought

  29-08-2018 14:58 via saultstar.com
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is seeking applications from individuals with professional accounting, auditing, legal or municipal experience to serve on the city’s 2018 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee.
  A description of the committee’s mandate can be found on the city’s website.
  Those ineligible to serve on the committee include members of council, members of the Algoma District and Huron Superior school boards, city or board employees or election candidates.
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• What's open and what's not on Labour Day

  29-08-2018 14:50 via saultstar.com
  A number of city facilities and services will be closed on Monday to recognize Labour Day.
  Closed city operations include: The cemetery office, Civic Centre, GFL Memorial Gardens and GFL Memorial Gardens box office and Transit office.
  All branches of the public library and the seniors’ centres will be closed.
  The city’s landfill site and household hazardous waste depot will also be closed Monday along with the public works and engineering office. For 24 hour emergency service call 70
  
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• “Art That Talks Back to Sexual Violence”

  29-08-2018 14:35
  Raising awareness against various forms of violence and abuse against Indigenous women and communities is no small task. But a group of determined women are dedicated to do just that. Sexual Assault: The Roadshow is a pop-up, participatory art gallery travelling on a flatbed to different cities and areas in Ontario. “You know how art […]
  
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• Meet Sheryl Evans-Price

  29-08-2018 14:31
  My name is Sheryl Evans-Price and I am seeking Re-election as your ADSB Trustee on October 22, 2018. It has been a privilege serving my community in this capacity for the last four years. I believe that our community of Prince Township and Sault North need strong, passionate, knowledgable representation around the board table and […]
  
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• We spent the afternoon teaching @SaultCollege RA and Kitchen Staff about Emergency Procedures and Fire Extinguisher… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  29-08-2018 14:27 via twitter.com
  We spent the afternoon teaching @SaultCollege RA and Kitchen Staff about Emergency Procedures and Fire Extinguisher… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Lawren Harris celebrated in ballet work

  29-08-2018 13:59 via saultstar.com
  National Ballet of Canada celebrates Group of Seven member Lawren Harris with performances at Art Gallery of Algoma as part of Algoma Fall Festival.The Dreamers Ever Leave You will be performed at the East Street site Oct. 18-20.The performance was created by Robert Binet and features original music by Lubonyr Melnyk.The Dreamers Ever Leave You will be presented at 7:30 p.m. (Oct. 18), 8 p.m. (Oct. 19) and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Oct. 20).Admission is $20 adults and $10 students, plus tax and box
  
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• Sault man faces trafficking, possession charges

  29-08-2018 13:17 via saultstar.com
  A Sault Ste. Marie man was charged after a complaint of an intoxicated male in Batchewana First Nation on Sunday.Matthew L’Hereux, 22, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and obstruct peace officer.His court date is Sept. 24.
  
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• Threat to exclude Canada from U.S.-Mexico trade deal may not be legal: experts

  29-08-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s administration is giving Canada until Friday to sign onto a bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico or be treated as “a real outsider” against whom punishing tariffs on autos will be imposed. But trade experts are dismissing the take-it-or-leave-it threat as political theatre aimed at pressuring Canada to acquiesce, with some even questioning whether the president has the legal au
  
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• Candlelight Vigil Held in Sault Ste. Marie for Former Student Seriously Hurt in Crash - 9&10 News

  29-08-2018 06:11 via 9and10news.com
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  Candlelight Vigil Held in Sault Ste. Marie for Former Student Seriously Hurt in Crash
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  A former Sault Ste. Marie High School student was seriously hurt in a car crash in West Virginia. Over the weekend, Nathaniel Kaule was in the back seat of a car driven by a friend. The car went off the road and rolled several times. Nathaniel was ...
  
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• This is a real tear-jerker. Girl gets heart transplant after visit by Drake

  29-08-2018 03:53
  A suburban Chicago girl has received a heart transplant just days after she danced her way into a hospital visit from Drake. Surgeons performed the transplant on 11-year-old Sofia Sanchez on Monday at Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital. The Canadian rapper visited Sofia there after seeing a video of her dancing in a hospital hallway to […]
  
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• Loonie hits nearly three-month high on expectations of new NAFTA deal

  29-08-2018 03:13
  TORONTO — Expectations that Canada will reach a trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico pushed the loonie to a nearly three-month high Tuesday and caused bond yields to rise. The Canadian dollar traded up at 77.42 cents US compared with an average of 77.01 cents US on Monday. That’s the highest level since early […]
  
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• Breaking Away Gets Donation From Social Services SSM

  29-08-2018 02:35
  Breaking Away, a not-for-profit organization for adults with developmental disabilities in the Sault, received some funds from the Sault Ste. Marie Social Services. Being a not-for-profit, the $3900 raised by Social Services Charity Golf Classic means they can provide more support to encourage individual development and integration for adults with disabilities in our community. Social […]
  
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• Feeding Your Soul Cafe – A place of inspiration and nourishment.

  29-08-2018 01:44
  A really lovely space exists in the north central area of the city where a person can find nourishment, gather with friends or come on your own. Feeding Your Soul Cafe opened in September, 2017, with an intentional message – food rich in healthy nutrients, served in tasty ways, will support mental, physical and spiritual […]
  
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