Sault Ste. Marie news

• McAulay, Bella (nee Montgomery)

  13-09-2018 23:52
  Passed away peacefully with family by her side at MKK Finnish Nursing Home on September 12, 2018 at the age of 98. Predeceased by her husband Orman. Lovingly remembered by her sisters Muriel Brown and Marjorie Bell and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the MKK Finnish Nursing […]
  
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• WISMER, Robert (Bob) John

  13-09-2018 23:49
  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert John Wismer peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, two days shy of his 91st birthday with his devoted wife Sally at his side. Lovingly remembered by his daughters Shelley Gold (Ian) and Nancy Albanese (Bart) and his cherished granddaughters Stephanie Albanese (Erich Hildebrandt), […]
  
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• Dang. That’s not good.

  13-09-2018 23:32
  A rear-end collision took place earlier today on Black Rd near the junture at Second Line.  The driver of the Nissan Ultima walked away without serious injuries after he was rear-ended by a McDougall Energy truck around 3:30 this afternoon. Both vehicles were southbound on Black Rd. Police were on scene to get traffic slowly […]
  
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• Ring Talks Waste Disposal Trucks

  13-09-2018 22:21
  Earlier this week in an open letter, mayoral candidate Rory Ring encouraged people to watch city council on Monday night because he expected ratepayers would be incurring a 1% tax increase. The issue is around the city purchasing 2 waste disposal trucks for the city and Ring told ONN TV that he challenges the way […]
  
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• Kemal Martinovic Speaks Up About Taxes, Campaign Issues

  13-09-2018 22:05
  Kemal Martinovic visited the ONNtv studio today to talk about his campaign, and key issues such as the privatization of garbage collection, the labour dispute for the city’s cladding project, and – of course – taxes. Martinovic also sent the following release to SaultOnline regarding his platform. “For lower taxes, better roads, and better bus […]
  
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• Update: Accident on Goulais Ave. and Second Line

  13-09-2018 21:26
  A 19-year-old Sault Ste. Marie female has been charged with making an improper left turn after an accident Wednesday in the city’s west end. City police responded to a call at 10:20 a.m. after a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle travelling southbound on Goulais Ave. Police say a 65-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man […]
  
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• SMITH, Clifford Harold

  13-09-2018 21:24
  Unexpectedly but peacefully at the age of 68, with his family by his side, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on September 7, 2018. Cherished husband to Rhonda for 47 years. Loving father to Stephen (Lisa), Matthew (Melissa), Timothy (Krystal), Mary-Ellen Wilkinson (Marc), and Jennifer Smith. Proud grandfather of Hayley, Whitney, Jackson, […]
  
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• MAURO, Giuseppina

  13-09-2018 21:10
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Antonio for 62 years. Cherished mother of Lou Mauro (Mara) and Liliana Vagnini (Robert). Proud grandmother of Paolo Vagnini (Laura), Tina Vagnini (A.J.), Jenna Mauro and Ryan Mauro and […]
  
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• Algoma University Signs Partnership with National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association

  13-09-2018 20:20
  Officials from Algoma University were in Whitehorse, YK this week to sign a partnership agreement with the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA). As part of the agreement, Algoma will now be the Eastern Canada site for delivery of the NALMA Professional Lands Management Certification Program Level 1. “We are honoured to have been selected […]
  
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• HILL, Roberta Mae

  13-09-2018 19:50
  Passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 after a courageous battle. Our dear sister and dear auntie Bert has been given peace. Arrangements to be announced by the Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492Wellington St. East 705-759-2522).
  
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• KUNTZ, Michael “Mike”

  13-09-2018 19:45
  It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mike on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the age of 73. Beloved husband and best friend of Ellie for 48 years. Cherished father of Maureen Baldwin (friend Todd) and Carrie Kuntz (Mattias Dunne). Proud grandfather of Evan and Clare Baldwin and Charlotte and Ryan Dunne. […]
  
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• JONES, Albert Dudley

  13-09-2018 19:38
  We regret to announce the passing of our father Albert Dudley Jones who left us shortly after his 80th birthday, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from complications at Sault Area Hospital. Dad was a man of many talents that are still acknowledged by friends and family to this day; from his early years as Uncle […]
  
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• GRATTON, MARGUERITE MARIE

  13-09-2018 19:34
  (1937-2018) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marguerite on Sept. 11, 2018 1:30pm at Golden Birches, Blind River at the age of 81. At peace and pain-free after suffering declining health over the past year. Beloved mother of James and Norm. Proud and loving grandmother of Brooks Gratton and Aaron […]
  
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• Carr, Lighthizer take a pass on G20 trade ministers meeting in Argentina

  13-09-2018 19:21
  OTTAWA — Canada’s new international trade minister is taking a pass on a meeting with his G20 counterparts in Argentina on Friday. Jim Carr was shuffled into the trade portfolio with the main purpose of diversifying Canada’s economic relations with countries other than the United States, its largest trading partner. The G20 also includes China, India and […]
  
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• Rona offered to buy Lowe’s Canada years before it was acquired, says ex-CEO

  13-09-2018 19:18
  MONTREAL — Rona Inc. offered to acquire the Canadian operations of Lowe’s, years before it was gobbled up by the American giant, according to an autobiography by the home improvement retailer’s former CEO published Thursday. Robert Dutton said he first offered to buy Rona’s competitor during a meeting with Lowe’s senior management at a restaurant in Old […]
  
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• BRAGANCA, Ilidio Nacimento

  13-09-2018 19:07
  With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ilidio Nacimento Braganca at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the age of 91 with family at his side. Beloved husband of Olimpia Maria for 63 years.  Loving father of Rui (Rose Elliott), Jose and David (Carla Jerico). Cherished Avo of Meghan Villeneuve […]
  
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• A golden route north — Part 2

  13-09-2018 19:07 via saultstar.com
  In this second instalment, the 1907 journey of surveyor J.H. Teare to link the Bruce Mines & Algoma (“Nip & Tuck”) Railway to the Canadian Pacific transcontinental line is followed.
  TEARE’S TASK
  On the morning of Oct. 1, 1907, James Henry Teare’s task was simple, but the challenges ahead were not. His goal was to travel southwest, via canoe and portage, over the height of land to survey a route by which the Bruce Mines & Algoma Railway (BM & A) could conne
  
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• Local Woman Calls for More Accountability From Social Housing

  13-09-2018 19:03
  Social housing is rent geared-to-income housing, available to all citizens living in Ontario. Co-operative housing is meant to create a healthy and inclusive environment of participation whereby tenants contribute equally to the physical maintenance and social well-being of the complex. It is run by a board of directors, all of whom live in the complex, […]
  
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• Shape the Sault Holds Public Information Session

  13-09-2018 18:54
  A public information session will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Sault College (Essar Hall, 443 Northern Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as part of the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s Shape the Sault project. Through Shape the Sault, the City is creating a new Official Plan for […]
  
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• Can You Identify These Two Suspects

  13-09-2018 18:17
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for the public’s assistance in solving a trespass by night. On the 9th of September at approximately 12:23 a.m. two unidentified males attended at a residence located on Lake Street North, Echo Bay.  The males who are seen wearing […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie likely getting its own skating path - Sudbury.com

  13-09-2018 16:38 via sudbury.com
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  Sault Ste. Marie likely getting its own skating path
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  Clergue Park and adjoining John Rowswell Park have been selected as the location of a proposed 750-metre-long ice-skating trail. The city's parks and recreation advisory committee (PRAC) agreed this week to locate the pilot project on the waterfront ...
  
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• Catholic board starts online payment option

  13-09-2018 15:05 via saultstar.com
  Parents with children attending Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board schools can start paying online for pizza days, class trips and other expenses this fall.Superintendent of business Chris Spina anticipates 50 to 75 per cent of parents will opt for the cashless payment option, with that number growing to 90 per cent. He expects younger parents especially will be especially keen to start using the new payment option, tentatively scheduled to begin in late October.“They’re u
  
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• Will the early birds Catch the Ace?

  13-09-2018 14:51 via saultstar.com
  Players set up their spots in front of Esquire Club at around 5 a.m. this morning for The Catch the Ace draw – Supplied Photo
  
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• 55 Plus Golf Tournament Planned

  13-09-2018 14:31
  When Amanda Lambert and Venessa Robert met for coffee one day they soon realized a shared passion for the city’s aging community. Lambert who runs Strong Minds, a fitness based therapy company and Robert who runs Home Instead Senior Care, a home care company for aging adults have teamed up to present the first ever […]
  
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• Special Olympics Sault Ste. Marie – Registration Day - SaultOnline.com

  13-09-2018 14:00 via saultonline.com
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  Special Olympics Sault Ste. Marie – Registration Day
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  REGISTRATION DAY… for our Special Olympics athletes is on Sunday September 16th from 1:30pm – 3:00pm at the Water Tower Inn Pavilion. All athletes are expected to attend to register and pick up their awards banquet tickets. If you haven't been ...
  
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• Google’s chief economist talks tech backlash, fake news and taxation

  13-09-2018 10:00
  TORONTO — Everywhere Google’s chief economist Hal Varian goes, people want to ask him what Google is working on. He usually tells them “everything you can think of plus a lot more” because the tech giant has its hands in everything from internet searches to advertising, news and even autonomous vehicles. As Google prepares to mark its […]
  
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• Ring launches Mayoral Platform in the Spirit of a Caring Community.

  13-09-2018 03:26
  Rory Ring Candidate For Mayor invites you to the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen and Community Centre on September 13, 2018 at 5 PM to break bread. Launching his platform to vie for the top spot of Mayor, Rory Ring launches his platform at the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen and Community Centre on Thursday, […]
  
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• TSX falls as energy stocks fail to get lift from highest crude price in nine weeks

  13-09-2018 02:48
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock market resumed its downward trajectory Wednesday as energy stocks failed to get a lift even though crude oil prices hit nearly a nine-week high. There was a disconnect as the overall market didn’t benefit from higher commodity prices because of uncertainty over NAFTA negotiations, said Candice Bangsund, vice-president and portfolio […]
  
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• Ontario promises public consultations on cap and trade after facing legal action

  13-09-2018 02:11
  TORONTO — An environmental group that is taking the Ontario government to court over its decision to cancel the cap-and-trade system says the province has now committed to holding public consultations before moving ahead with the plan. Greenpeace Canada says the Progressive Conservative government posted the notice of consultation on the Cap and Trade Cancellation […]
  
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• Soo Night Hawks Travel Baseball Team 2019 Try Outs on Saturday

  13-09-2018 02:05
  The Soo Night Hawks under 18 Travel Baseball team will be holding tryouts for the 2019 baseball season starting this weekend 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 […]
  
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• Multi-agency, industry pollution response exercise planned for Manistique Harbor, Mich.

  13-09-2018 01:38
  SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Coast Guard, along with federal, state, tribal and local partners, is slated to participate in a full-scale pollution response exercise in Manistique Harbor, Michigan, Saturday through  September 21. Manistique Harbor, Michigan is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan. A plethora of agencies will arrive in the area […]
  
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• Tortorella gets two-year contract extension with Blue Jackets

  13-09-2018 01:24
  John Tortorella signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday to remain coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. It takes effect at the end of this season and runs through 2020-21. “I really appreciate the opportunity given to me to continue to keep working with this team,” Tortorella said at the Blue Jackets media day luncheon. “We’re […]
  
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• Blaze Orange is fashionable this time of year.

  13-09-2018 01:04
  (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Inspector Yves Forget, Detachment Commander of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, wants to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe hunting season. The 2018 fall hunting season will soon be underway and the OPP are patrolling the trails to ensure people are in compliance with the hunting regulations. There […]
  
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• TANGIE, Edith Elizabeth Emily

  13-09-2018 00:35
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the age of 83.  Beloved wife of the late John Tangie.  Loving mother of Dorothy Jacques (Gates), Liz Boyer (Ken), Cathy McKay (late Harold), late Beverly Tangie Hetner, Karen Tangie (Ken), Bernie Tangie, Lorne Tangie (Joan) and her furry companion JR.  Proud grandmother […]
  
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