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• TRAINOR, Betty Alice

  05-09-2018 23:16
  Betty was born on August 29, 1930 and went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Alex Trainor.  Daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Farish.  Loving mother of Sandra Trainor. Kenny Trainor (late Jenny), Norma-Jean Hayes-Sheen (Ken), Rodney Trainor (Cindy), Joseph Trainor […]
  
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• CASSISTA, Kathleen

  05-09-2018 23:13
  It is with profound sadness, that we announce the loss of our dear mother and grandmother Kathleen, on September 1, 2018.  We take great peace knowing that Kathleen, Brandon and her late husband Yvon are together. She will be deeply missed by her children Emily Bainbridge (Gilbert), Peter Cassista, John Cassista, Cecil Cassista, Maryanne Nelson, […]
  
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• CASSISTA-EBARE, Brandon

  05-09-2018 23:10
  It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our dear Brandon on September 1, 2018. He will always be remembered and loved by his mom Sandra and his dad Wally. Cherished by his sister Mary-Rose and grandfather Wallace. Brandon is now reunited with his grandparents Yvon & Kathleen Cassista and Marlene […]
  
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• Richard didn’t show up for court – among other things.

  05-09-2018 22:57
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are seeking tips regarding the whereabouts of Richard Francis Couture, 45, who is wanted for: CC 334 (B) Theft Under $ 5000.00 CC 733.1 Breach of Probation x 4 CC 145 (5)(b) fail to attend court cc 145 (2)(b) x 2 fail to attend court […]
  
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• Highway 17 N. has re-opened after wash-out closure.

  05-09-2018 22:43
  Superior Media has learned from the OPP regional headquarters that the Highway (17) north of the Sault – near Haviland Shores, has re-opened. No more information is available at this time. ******************************************************************* Posted Earlier today by Superior media: SaultOnline.com / ONNtv has confirmed that a portion of Highway 17 north is closed at Havilland Shores […]
  
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• Local Small businesses deliver Big.

  05-09-2018 21:59
  Superior Media and eight local small businesses teamed up and chipped in to keep a tradition alive for another year for a young Sault Ste. Marie man. Nathan Catling, 26,  who battles with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy has been a season ticket holder for Soo Greyhound hockey games for the past 20 years and according to his […]
  
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• What would YOU do if you were Mayor for a day? Build an indoor water park? Treats all day long? It's up to you! If… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  05-09-2018 21:58 via twitter.com
  What would YOU do if you were Mayor for a day? Build an indoor water park? Treats all day long? It's up to you! If… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Soo Night Hawks Tryouts this Saturday

  05-09-2018 21:48
  The Soo Night Hawks under 18 Travel Baseball team will be holding tryouts for the 2019 baseball season starting on Saturday September 15th. The Night Hawks tryouts are open to kids born in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005. There will be a $10 tryout fee, all players are asked to bring proper baseball […]
  
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• Council may reconsider evicting Norgoma – temporarily

  05-09-2018 21:31 via saultstar.com
  A move is afoot to have city council reconsider tossing the M.S. Norgoma out of the Bondar Marina.
  The turnaround is directly as a result of the efforts a new board has put into the waterfront museum and the number of events that have shaped up the ship’s presence in the downtown.
  Councillors Judy Hupponen and Frank Fata are set to table the reconsideration motion at Monday’s city council meeting.
  In April, city council directed staff to investigate and report back on how to remove t
  
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• “We have a long, long way to go,” says SAH’s Lisa Case; Addiction a Growing Issue

  05-09-2018 21:28
  International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event that takes place on the 31 of August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or have a permanent injury as a […]
  
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• Algoma District ETFO President Talks Sex Ed Curriculum

  05-09-2018 21:11
  Yesterday, a union representing teachers in Ontario filed a legal injunction against the Ford Government’s Sex Education Curriculum claiming it doesn’t fit what children in Ontario need in 2018. ONN TV’s Lou-Anne Young spoke to Algoma District Elementary Teachers’ Federation President Lee Mason about his union’s position.
  
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• The Ontario Concrete Soo Peewee Blacksox have Successful Weekend in Mississauga.

  05-09-2018 20:02
  The Soo Blacksox went down to Mississauga on the Labour Day weekend not knowing what to expect.  What they came out with was more than anyone could ask for. It all started Friday night with a match up under the lights against Woodstock.  Nerves were flowing but a quick three outs and the Sox were […]
  
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• Highway 17 North Closed Due to Wash Out

  05-09-2018 19:35
  SaultOnline.com / ONNtv has confirmed that a portion of Highway 17 north is closed at Havilland Shores Drive in both directions.  Heavy rainfall has caused damage to the highway. The Ministry of Transportation say they will determine when the highway is safe to re-open. At this point there is no time line on when that […]
  
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• Highway 17 closed north of city

  05-09-2018 19:01 via saultstar.com
  Highway 17 is closed to all traffic from Harmony Beach to Wawa due to a washout, 511Ontario says.
  
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• Driver bolts from police

  05-09-2018 18:41 via saultstar.com
  A driver of a car travelling at a high rate of speed didn’t stop for police on Highway 17 in Serpent River First Nation.The incident happened the night of Aug. 30, Ontario Provincial Police say.The car was found on the side of the road. The driver had fled. A shotgun was located in the trunk. Unauthorized plates and validation sticker were also found.A man who identified himself as the driver called police about an hour later.Clinton Withers, 36, of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, was char
  
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• ARMSTRONG, Ronald William “Uncle Ronnie”

  05-09-2018 18:30
  It is with deep regret the family of Ronnie announces his passing. We take great peace knowing that he is now reunited with his parents Clarence and Margaret, his brother Alex, and his long-time companion Roberta Levar. He will be dearly missed by his brothers Jimmy (Karen) and Brent (Lori). Uncle Ronnie will be treasured […]
  
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• Speeding Results in Multiple Charges

  05-09-2018 18:25
  On August 30, 2018, at approximately 9:30 p.m. members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17 in Serpent River, Ontario. The vehicle failed to stop for police and was later located parked on the side of the highway. The driver […]
  
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• Highway 17 reopened between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa - CTVNews.ca

  05-09-2018 18:24 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  Highway 17 reopened between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa
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  Update: All lanes between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa were reopened just after 4 pm. Original: Ontario Provincial Police say Highway 17 closed Wednesday around noon between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa. It is due to a portion of the road being washed out.and more »
  
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• Highway 17 reopened between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa | CTV ... - CTVNews.ca

  05-09-2018 18:24 via northernontario.ctvnews.ca
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  Highway 17 between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa reopened after being closed several hours Wednesday afternoon.and more »
  
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• Former Canadian, American hostages engaged in custody battle

  05-09-2018 17:30
  OTTAWA — Newly unsealed court documents are giving a window into a custody battle between a Canadian man and his American wife who were kidnapped and held hostage in Afghanistan for five years. The family court documents detailing the dispute between Joshua Boyle and Caitlan Coleman over their three children, all of whom were born in captivity, […]
  
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• Catch the Ace won't add fourth ticket seller

  05-09-2018 17:13 via saultstar.com
  A fourth ticket seller won’t be added as Esquire Club’s Catch the Ace total jackpot nears $500,000.Five cards remain in the weekly draw that’s helping Group Health Centre Trust Fund and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sault Ste. Marie.Ticket sellers increased from two to three in mid-August. Co-owner Boomer Braido said the bar considered adding a fourth seller for this week’s draw, but then nixed the idea.Even with three sellers “it’s hard to keep track of the act
  
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• It’s Birding Big Day This Weekend

  05-09-2018 17:01
  On Saturday September 8th, take part in Birding Big Day, a friendly competition to see who can see the most bird species in one day. Participation is by donation, with all proceeds going towards a bird related conservation project in the Central Algoma area. Many bird species are currently migrating through the area as the […]
  
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• MARTINEAU, Mary Jane “Jenny” (nee Reed)

  05-09-2018 16:43
  With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mom, Jenny. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the F.J. Davey Home on Friday, August 31, 2018 in her 95th year. Devoted wife and best friend of the late Robert for 63 years. Dearly loved mother of Gail DeConto (Rino) […]
  
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• Bank of Canada holds interest rate, but data ‘reinforce’ view more hikes needed

  05-09-2018 16:40
  OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its interest rate unchanged Wednesday in what could be just a brief pause along its gradual path to higher rates. The central bank kept its benchmark at 1.5 per cent — but many experts have predicted it could introduce another increase as early as next month. In a statement Wednesday, the Bank of Canada said […]
  
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• Power Outage

  05-09-2018 16:10
  A power outage this morning affected 150 PUC customers in the north end of the city. The area affected included 5th Line to the city limits including Old Goulais Bay Rd and the city landfill. The outage lasted less than thirty minutes. All power has been restored. If you are still without power call the […]
  
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• Bernier says he has raised over $90,000 since quitting the Conservative party

  05-09-2018 16:01
  OTTAWA — Quebec MP Maxime Bernier says he has raised more than $90,000 since quitting the Conservative party. In a fundraising email to supporters today, Bernier says his campaign has “momentum” and that he plans to unveil his party’s name and logo next week. The maverick MP announced Aug. 23 that he was leaving the Conservative party […]
  
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• Now that the school year has begun, the roads will be even busier... be alert and be aware. #SlowDownMoveOver… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  05-09-2018 15:07 via twitter.com
  Now that the school year has begun, the roads will be even busier... be alert and be aware. #SlowDownMoveOver… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Ronald Countryman is wanted

  05-09-2018 14:26 via saultstar.com
  A federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was last seen in the Sault Ste. Marie area.Ronald Countryman, 57, breached his parole, a release says.He is being sought by Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad.Countryman is described as Caucasian, five-foot-eight, 198 pounds with a shaved head and hazel eyes.He is serving a sentence of 10 years and two months for operating a motor vehicle while disqualified, impaired driving and possession of stolen property. Countryman has five previous f
  
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• A lot of Rain Expected

  05-09-2018 13:39
  4:50 AM EDT Wednesday 05 September 2018 Special weather statement in effect for: Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Local rainfall amounts of 50 mm or more are possible today. An area of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms is affecting areas near Lake Superior this morning and will advance eastward as the morning progresses. […]
  
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• Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie! 0 - SooToday.com - SooToday

  05-09-2018 12:01 via sootoday.com
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  SooToday's meteorologist Jerry Shields says the unsettled weather continues today with heavy rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures will again climb to near ...and more »
  
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• Kinross Memorial Invitational Takes Place this Weekend

  05-09-2018 11:51
  For the past thirteen years it has been the PREMIERE year-end show in the Upper Peninsula and Twin Sault Area’s – and Fox Boyz Racing is set to embark on another fun-filled, action packed weekend of local stock car racing. The Memorial Invitational in memory of Randy Dewitt and Ted Brooks will drop the curtain […]
  
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• The Mighty Mac. The Labor Day tradition continues.

  05-09-2018 08:09
  The 61st Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk took place on Labour Day. Superior Media was there and spoke with Governor Rick Snyder in Mackinac City upon finishing his 8th consecutive walk. Governor Snyder is on the home stretch of his second term as Michigan’s governor. Mid-term elections in the U.S. are scheduled for November  2018. Attorney […]
  
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• The Norgoma, What is really being saved?

  05-09-2018 03:44
  by Sandra Hollingsworth. In a short three months, the enhancements that have taken place are impressive. Those visiting the ship will notice fresh exterior paint with the restored yellow trim, increased number of visitors, film production, weddings, new interactive displays that enhance the overall experience and a new board comprising of young individuals. This grand […]
  
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• Operation PRESENCE – Mali

  05-09-2018 03:21
  The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is supporting the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). This is part of the Government of Canada’s overall efforts to help set conditions for durable peace, development, and prosperity in Mali. Operation PRESENCE – Mali will be twelve months long.  The core mission is to provide MINUSMA […]
  
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• Fire destroys OPP detachment building in Cambridge, Ont.; no injuries, OPP say

  05-09-2018 02:33
  CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Provincial police in the Cambridge, Ont., area will be operating out of a collision reporting centre in Milton, Ont., after fire destroyed their detachment building. Photographs and video of the scene show little remains of the building following the Tuesday afternoon blaze. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt described the scene as “major destruction” […]
  
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• Duchene not worried about contract, would ‘love’ to stay with Senators

  05-09-2018 02:21
  Matt Duchene said he’s more focused on the start of the season with the Ottawa Senators that he is with his contract. Duchene, 27, is in the final season of a five-year contract he signed as a member of the Colorado Avalanche on July 18, 2013 and can become an unrestricted free agent after this […]
  
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• Bank on ‘grassroots’ resistance to curriculum repeal: Algoma District ETFO

  05-09-2018 00:51 via saultstar.com
  Expect more regional “grassroots” union resistance to both the Ontario government’s repeal of the 2015 health and physical education curriculum and the anonymous parent “snitch line,” says Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s Algoma District president.
  Lee Mason said Tuesday there will be more visible and vocal opposition in larger centres in which bigger unions operate.
  “We’re a fairly small local here in Sault Ste. Marie,
  
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• Canada’s children have high rates of suicide, child abuse, infant mortality:report

  05-09-2018 00:15
  TORONTO — Canada’s global reputation as a healthy place to raise children is belied by statistics showing strikingly high rates of suicide, child abuse and struggles with mental health, a new report suggested Tuesday. Health markers covering everything from infant mortality to obesity and poverty rates paint a troubling picture of child welfare in Canada, […]
  
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