Sault Ste. Marie news

• Bridge brass plan for project costs

  11-11-2018 23:47 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority wants more money in its reserve fund to help cover approximately $40 million US in work planned on the International Bridge over about the next 25 years. Plans include painting the American arch ($11 million), painting the bridge’s curb and rail ($7 million) and replacing the top 15 centimetres of the deck (about $20 million). All figures, unless otherwise noted, are American. Work is expected be done between the late 2020s and mid 2040sThe reserve account
  
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• Churches ring bells for peace

  11-11-2018 23:22 via saultstar.com
  Bells of Peace gives Rev. Hamish Currie a welcome chance to show support for a just world and peace. The pastor of Precious Blood Cathedral joined several other churches in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District for Bells of Peace on Sunday afternoon. The Royal Canadian Legion project called on places of worship from across Canada to ring their bells at the setting of the sun. “Never again” was “heard loud and clear” when the First World War ended, “but we have seen w
  
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• TURNBULL, Susan (nee Pringle)

  11-11-2018 23:02
  It is with heartfelt sadness the family of Susan announces her unexpected passing on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 67. She is now reunited with her dear granddaughter, Sophia. Beloved wife and best friend of Jim. Cherished mom of Lance Pringle, Lisa Guzzo (Steve), Joshua Pringle (Brianna), […]
  
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• Robinson, Thomas Stanley

  11-11-2018 22:41
  1941 – 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom, known by his friends as Timber Tom, at Algoma Manor, Thessalon on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Inez ( Campbell, Hoath ) for 45 years. Dearly loved father of Karen Ritchie ( Val ) […]
  
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• BLAKE, Lynda Regina (nee Fiacconi)

  11-11-2018 22:36
  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lynda on Friday November 9, 2018 at Health Sciences North in Sudbury. Loving wife and soulmate of the late Charles (Charlie) Blake. Beloved daughter of the late Celinda and Richard Fiacconi of Sault Ste. Marie. Cherished daughter-in-law of the late Charles Weldon and Aldine […]
  
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• Smithers, Madeline Orilla

  11-11-2018 22:32
  1922-2018 Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Thessalon Hospital on November 8, 2018. Beloved wife and best friend of the late James Smithers for 69 years. Madeline was in her 97th year.  Daughter of the late Eva May North and Hugh Wills of Thedford, Ontario. Dear sister to the late […]
  
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• SIMARD, Shirley Theresa

  11-11-2018 22:28
  It is with broken hearts that we announce the loss of our Dancing Queen, our Sweet Caroline, Shirley Simard (nee Lotto). She passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018 surrounded by the love and adoration of her family. Beloved wife, best friend and co-pilot for 49 years to Frank Simard. She was the Commander […]
  
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• Honour soldiers of today while remembering those who came before, Doug Ford says

  11-11-2018 21:59
  TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford encouraged Canadians to remember soldiers past and present Sunday as they reflected on the centennial anniversary of the end of the First World War. “Canadian heroes span every conflict and every generation,” Ford told a crowd assembled in front of the Ontario Veterans’ Memorial at the provincial legislature. “Many made the ultimate sacrifice, and […]
  
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• Bushplane Hosts 6th Annual Craft Show (Gallery)

  11-11-2018 19:57
  Over 100 vendors showed up to sell their merchandise on Saturday for the last day of the Bushplane Museum’s sixth annual craft show fundraiser. All proceeds raised go to the Bushplane Museum.
  
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• Saultities Remember

  11-11-2018 18:03
  Saultities gathered Sunday morning in honor of those who served and sacrificed their lives so we could have the freedoms we have today. This year marks 100 years since the end of World War I at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, when Germany signed an armistice (an agreement for peace and no more fighting) […]
  
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• Veterans Association Gets Help from Local Businesses

  11-11-2018 17:09
  Algoma Veterans Association received donations from two local businesses in support of Veterans to help with the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Troy Bailey WO (Retired RCAF) an Executive Board Member of the Algoma Veterans Association (AVA) was presented $60.00 from Laura Harten of Laura Harten Barbering. The funds where raised at a recent […]
  
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• MPP Romano On Remembrance Day

  11-11-2018 14:21
  Today marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. It is important that, today, we take a moment to reflect and pay tribute to every man and woman who has answered the call to service, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. I will be attending the Remembrance Day Ceremony being held […]
  
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• Canadians mark Remembrance Day, 100 years since end of First World War

  11-11-2018 10:00
  OTTAWA — Canada’s Remembrance Day ceremonies today will mark 100 years since the signing of the armistice that ended the First World War. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will be at the national ceremony in Ottawa representing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau is spending Remembrance Day weekend in France and his office says he will attend Armistice Day […]
  
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• Domeward bound: Panthers drop Wolverines in semifinals - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  11-11-2018 09:00 via sooeveningnews.com
  Domeward bound: Panthers drop Wolverines in semifinals  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPICKFORD – A fast start powered by aggressive defense, and an early four touchdown lead on their home field. Pickford seemed to have everything it could ask ...
  
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