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• FINLAYSON, John Albert (Jack) and Elva Victoria-

  31-08-2018 23:50
  Jack, September 17 2017 in his 90th year and Elva, August 31 2018 in her 96th year. Both are pre-deceased by brothers and sisters. Lovingly remembered by niece, Donna Hackett (Allan) of Sault Ste. Marie and great nephew Nicholas Sherman (Brittany) of Edmonton Alberta. At their request, there will be no service or visitation. Thank you to […]
  
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• MacKAY, Benjamin Howard

  31-08-2018 23:41
  (August 31, 1986 – August 28, 2018) – It is with great sadness that the MacKay and Boutin families announce the sudden passing of their beloved Benjamin on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Lake Obakamiga. Ben is survived by his wife Adrienne Boutin and their twin sons George and Solomon. Son of Marie MacKay, his […]
  
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• CHURCH, Florence Victoria

  31-08-2018 23:28
  (Born March 7, 1924, New Harbour, Newfoundland) ~ It is with heavy hearts that the daughters of Florence announce the passing of their family matriarch on Thursday, August 30, 2018 in her 95th year.  Mom passed suddenly and peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.  Predeceased by her husband […]
  
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• Sturgeon Falls Man Victim of Homicide: OPP

  31-08-2018 21:50
  (MUNICIPALITY OF WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The North East Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the West Nipissing Police Service are continuing their investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on August 26, 2018 at approximately 8:15 p.m. in the area of Drive In Road and Leblanc Road. The victim in this incident has been […]
  
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• Average Cost of Back To School $900.

  31-08-2018 21:12
  August is winding up, and the big box stores have rolled out their Back to School displays, ushering in the 2nd biggest shopping season of the year.  According to a recent study by RetailMeNot.ca the average Canadian family is looking at spending almost $900.00 for back to school expenses. According to research by Ernst and […]
  
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• Beware bacteria at two beaches: APH

  31-08-2018 20:46 via saultstar.com
  High levels of bacteria were found in the water at two area beaches.The elevated amounts of bacteria at Lakeside Park, in Thessalon, and Basswood Lake Beach, in Huron Shores, were found in samples taken on Tuesday, Algoma Public Health says.Swimming in water with high levels of bacteria can cause skin, eye, nose and throat infections and stomach illness if water is swallowed.
  
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• WTF Festival Leaves Lasting Impact on Sault Ste. Marie - SaultOnline.com

  31-08-2018 20:43 via saultonline.com
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  WTF Festival Leaves Lasting Impact on Sault Ste. Marie
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  The economic impact results are in for the 2018 WTF Comedy Festival. And they're Wonderfully Terrifically Fantastic. All joking aside, the event attracted just under 500 visitors from across Ontario and the U.S. Held June 7 to 9, it also generated more ...
  
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• Pickleball tourney needs players, volunteers

  31-08-2018 20:43 via saultstar.com
  Volunteers and players are needed for an upcoming pickleball tournament.The event runs Oct. 6 at William Merrifield Park. Tentative time is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Help is needed for various roles including line judges, referees, scorekeepers and check-in attendants.There’s no charge for competitors.Deadline to register to play, or help, is Sept. 20.Contact Matthew LaMontagna, sports and recreation physical literacy co-ordinator with City of Sault Ste. Marie, at 705-257-5414 or email m.lamontagna@
  
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• WTF Festival Leaves Lasting Impact on Sault Ste. Marie

  31-08-2018 20:29
  The economic impact results are in for the 2018 WTF Comedy Festival. And they’re Wonderfully Terrifically Fantastic. All joking aside, the event attracted just under 500 visitors from across Ontario and the U.S. Held June 7 to 9, it also generated more than $84,000 of direct visitor spending for the local economy, along with thousands […]
  
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• Workers gather for Labour Day celebration

  31-08-2018 20:19 via saultstar.com
  Labour Day celebrations will be held at Roberta Bondar Pavilion on Monday.A solidarity parade starts at 11:30 a.m.Various activities, including a motorcycle show, balloon art, music and barbecue from M&M Food Market follows from noon to 3 p.m., a release says.The gathering is sponsored by Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council and its union affiliates.
  
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• Catch the Ace continues in Sault Ste. Marie - CTVNews.ca

  31-08-2018 19:52 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  A popular fundraiser, Catch the Ace, is still going strong in Sault Ste. Marie. Once again, there was no big winner on Thursday night's draw at the city's Esquire Club. And with only five cards left in the lottery style draw, the odds are getting ...and more »
  
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• Extra ticket seller may join Catch the Ace

  31-08-2018 19:33 via saultstar.com
  A total prize pot nearing $500,000 could prompt Catch the Ace organizers to add another ticket seller next week at the Esquire Club as the sought-after card still proves elusive.Co-owner Boomer Braido is mulling adding the fourth person to help anticipated extra demand as the cumulative jackpot is expected to grow to $430,000 for the next draw.“Next week, instead of people coming up and saving, ‘Give me 40 bucks worth,’ they’re going to say, ‘Give me 80 bucks worth,
  
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• Inattentive Drivers Pose Serious Threat

  31-08-2018 19:20
  Labour Day weekend is upon us and the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to inform the public of their safe driving campaign. As you may be travelling on the highway for one last family trip or taking your children to school, the OPP want to remind drivers that officers will be on […]
  
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• Lake State Gets Infrastructure Upgrade

  31-08-2018 18:38
  Lake Superior State University has successfully sold bonds to finance a $23.6 million infrastructure upgrade that will ultimately improve safety, security and sustainability, and even install a more robust wireless IT network across LSSU’s 115-acre campus. The bonding milestone begins a multi-decade commitment to reduce LSSU’s use of water, electricity, and natural gas, resulting in […]
  
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• Trudeau names nine new parliamentary secretaries, removes four from roster

  31-08-2018 18:37
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to his parliamentary secretary roster Friday, stripping some of their title and adding new names to the list. Trudeau added nine new individuals to the list and removed four. The new names include Sean Fraser who has been named parliamentary secretary to the minister of environment, Gary Anandasangaree, who’s been […]
  
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• DIOTTE, Raymond R

  31-08-2018 18:31
  “In Loving Memory” A Celebration of life for Raymond will be held at Mockingbird Hill Farm (943 Landslide Rd.) on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 12 – 3 pm. To honor Raymond’s life, please join us in sharing your memories and stories of our brother. Anyone familiar with Raymond knew of his love for family, […]
  
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• PM determined to build pipeline, tackle climate change despite court ruling

  31-08-2018 18:11
  OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau says his government remains committed to getting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion built and also to its national climate-change plan — both of which were put in jeopardy by a court ruling that overturned federal approval for the project. The prime minister says the government will move forward to get the project built […]
  
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• Geroux James Edward

  31-08-2018 18:08
  October 16, 1951- August 29, 2018 Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Thessalon Hospital on Wednesday August 29,  2018. James Geroux in his 67th year, beloved husband and soul mate of Betty for 25 years. Loving father of Jennifer ( late Dan) of Sault Ste Marie, Danielle (Dave) of Cambridge and […]
  
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• Swimming Advisory for Little Basswood Lake Beach

  31-08-2018 17:37
  Algoma Public Health (APH) has issued a swimming advisory for Little Basswood Lake Beach located in Huron Shores, Ontario.  Water samples are taken from Little Basswood Lake Beach every week. Test results of samples taken on August 28, 2018 contained high levels of bacteria.  It is unsafe to swim at beaches with increased levels of […]
  
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• Back to School #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…

  31-08-2018 16:02 via twitter.com
  Back to School #Sault #Police #SaultNews #TheSoo - news.ssmps.ca/EN/News/index.…
  
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• 'Whoppers again. Can't wait.'

  31-08-2018 16:00 via saultstar.com
  Some Sault Ste. Marie residents are hungry for Burger King’s return.Nearly five years after the burger chain’s original location at Great Northern Road and McNabb Street closed its doors in October 2013, the Home of the Whopper is returning to new digs further up on Great Northern Road, north of Third Line East, as part of a recently opened Petro Canada station.An “opening soon” sign is on the new location’s doors. That’s “great news” for Chelsea O
  
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• Do You Know This Man Whom Is Responsible For Two Thefts?

  31-08-2018 14:26
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are asking for your assistance in identifying a suspect in two thefts. On the 23rd and 25th of August 2018 an unidentified male attended at the Macs Convenience store located on Wellington Street West and LIDS located in the Station Mall. While in Macs the suspect […]
  
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• Toronto’s Yorkdale mall opening today after shots fired during altercation

  31-08-2018 13:59
  TORONTO — A bustling Toronto mall that was the scene of an altercation where shots were fired Thursday afternoon will be opening this morning. Panic erupted at Yorkdale Shopping Centre just before 3 p.m. when the shots rang out in the southeast corner of the mall, but no one was injured in the incident. The mall […]
  
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• A Labour Day Message From Rory Ring Candidate for Mayor

  31-08-2018 13:46
  As the summer winds down and we busy ourselves with preparing for the coming fall season, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the days that have passed. Labour Day, the annual holiday that celebrates the contributions that workers have made to the prosperity, laws and well-being of our country, has its origins in the […]
  
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• Thunderbirds Edge Eagles in Preseason Opener

  31-08-2018 13:13
  After concluding training camp at the John Rhodes Community Centre on Wednesday, the Soo Thunderbirds kicked off their 2018 preseason on Thursday evening in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan as they took on the Soo Eagles at Big Bear Arena. After falling behind 1-0 early in the first period, the Thunderbirds scored three unanswered goals, including […]
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! 1 - SooToday.com - SooToday.com

  31-08-2018 12:04 via sootoday.com
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  SooToday's meteorologist Jerry Shields' forecast says more sunshine is on tap today with gusty south winds and temperatures near 24°C. A chance of storms ...and more »
  
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• Yes – It’s true. Catch the Ace Still in Play.

  31-08-2018 04:40
  The line-up of people started early again this afternoon as folks pulled out their favourite lawn chair and waited along the sidewalk on Second Line, the patio, club and general vicinity of George Wellington Esquire Club to buy tickets on the ‘Catch The Ace’ fundraiser. There is a real community of hopeful citizens growing in numbers […]
  
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• Health groups call on Ontario to rethink position on overdose prevention sites

  31-08-2018 03:10
  TORONTO — More than 100 health groups urged Doug Ford and Ontario’s health minister on Thursday to reconsider the province’s position on overdose prevention sites, saying a government decision to halt the opening of new facilities was putting lives at risk. In an open letter, the groups said a recently announced provincial review of the […]
  
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• Develop free speech policies or face funding cuts, Ontario tells colleges

  31-08-2018 02:55
  TORONTO — Ontario colleges and universities must come up with free speech policies or face funding cuts, the Progressive Conservative government said Thursday, delivering on a promise Premier Doug Ford made during the spring election. The schools have until Jan. 1, 2019 to develop, implement and comply with the policies, which experts said were aimed […]
  
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• Catch the Ace hopefuls keep charities in mind

  31-08-2018 02:44 via saultstar.com
  Give Terry Dupuis credit for his perseverance.He’s played Catch the Ace at the Esquire Club since the weekly draw began more than 10 months ago – and come up empty every single time.“But I’m still trying to win,” said Dupuis. He was back in line, standing on the sidewalk on Second Line West, starting at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dupuis was joined by his cousins, Daisy Nadeau and Earlin Kudlac. They were among more than 760 ticket buyers who were lined up, stretching p
  
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• McLEOD, Glen Seymour

  31-08-2018 00:09
  March 28, 1934 – August 29, 2018. At the Sault Area Hospital, with family by his side on Wednesday August 29, 2018.  Glen McLeod of Thessalon in his 85th year, beloved husband of Gayle McLeod of Algoma Manor.  Loving father of Janis McLeod ( John Pollari ) of Bruce Mines, Kurtis McLeod ( Maureen ) […]
  
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