Sault Ste. Marie news

• Tough talk

  18-02-2019 22:22 via saultstar.com
  Former NHL enforcers Wendel Clark (left) and Sault Ste. Marie native Ken Belanger discuss strategy Monday afternoon at GFL Memorial Gardens prior to the Scotiabank NHL Alumni Benefit, which saw former NHLers face off against law enforcement members in support of Special Olympics.
  
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• United We Roll Distants Itself From Local Yellow Vest Organizer

  18-02-2019 21:34
  There was plenty of anticipation Sunday as the United We Roll For Canada Convoy was heading to Sault Ste. Marie, although hours behind schedule. That’s because the movement that started on Valentine’s Day in Red Deer Alberta is seeing a lot of support of Canadians as the convoy of some 100 plus transports blaring their […]
  
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• Text of statement from Gerald Butts, who resigned as PM’s principal secretary

  18-02-2019 21:08
  OTTAWA — Gerald Butts, principal secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his friend since university days, issued this statement Monday afternoon: I have resigned as Principal Secretary to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Canada. He has accepted my resignation. Recently, anonymous sources have alleged that I pressured the former […]
  
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• U.K.’s pro-Huawei signals give Canada breathing space on 5G decision: expert

  18-02-2019 19:24
  OTTAWA — A Canadian security expert says Ottawa will be cheering from the sidelines over fresh signals that Britain believes it can manage any 5G security risks posed by Huawei Technologies. British media reports say the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre has concluded there are ways to manage risks from using Huawei equipment in advanced fifth-generation mobile networks, amid pressure […]
  
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• Thoughts about the truckers

  18-02-2019 16:26
  SaultOnline received the following submission from a viewer who decided to put their thoughts into a poem this past Saturday: Heading into the lion’s den, or finding home It’s minus 26 in Kenora, minus 11 in Sault Ste Marie I imagine their mood at this moment Getting up, drinking coffee or tea. They’re loading back […]
  
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• RITCHIE, Wilbert Wallace

  18-02-2019 15:28
  February 17, 1928 to February 16, 2019 – Peacefully at Golden Birches Terrace in Blind River. Dear husband of the late Sharon. Predeceased by parents Wallace and Beatrice Ritchie. Beloved brother of Kenneth (Gloria) of Blind River, Jo Ann Brock (Bernard) of Sault Ste. Marie, the late Winnifred Maitland (the late Harry), the late Ronald […]
  
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• GOSSELIN, June Mary

  18-02-2019 15:21
  May 6, 1943 to February 14, 2019 – With great sorrow we wish to announce the passing of beloved wife of Colin of 56 years. Loving mother of Krista (Shayne), James (Stephanie), Tiffany (Mike), Sean (Troy) and LeeAnn (Brandi).  Treasured grandmother of Matthew (Fay), Alyssa, Ryan and Calista and special Nonni of Matthew James. Forever […]
  
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• JOYAL, André “AJ”

  18-02-2019 15:16
  Surrounded by family at the Sault Area Hospital, on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Beloved spouse of Melissa. Loving father of Stephanie (Chris). Favorite son of Yvette and the late Roland. Mischievous brother of Pierre (Lisa), Denise (Gilles) and Dan (Jennifer). Hilarious uncle of Kim (Mike), Kevin (Patti), Michael (Emily), Kevin (Skye), Jason (Emily), Jenna, Meghan, […]
  
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• Don Cherry blasts Hurricanes as ‘jerks’; team responds with his words on T-shirt

  18-02-2019 15:05
  TORONTO — Don Cherry’s latest rant about the Carolina Hurricanes and their victory celebrations didn’t go unnoticed by the NHL club. The Hurricanes even decided to embrace his words. Cherry blasted the Hurricanes on Saturday during his weekly Coach’s Corner television segment for the team going beyond the traditional raised-stick salute to their fans after home wins, saying […]
  
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• 20 year Old Male Killed In Snow Machine Accident

  18-02-2019 14:43
  (THESSALON, ON)- On February 17, 2019, shortly before 12:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motorized snow vehicle collision that occurred on the Thessalon River below the John A. Fullerton Bridge, between Huron Street and Francis Street in the town of Thessalon. Investigation determined that 20 year old […]
  
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• Ontario legislature resumes with focus on health, policing and autism

  18-02-2019 13:00
  TORONTO — Major health-care reform, policing changes and an inaugural budget with a deeper look into the government’s austerity agenda are on tap at the Ontario legislature as politicians return Tuesday from a winter break. In addition to the Progressive Conservative government’s own priorities, and an expected raft of new legislation, Premier Doug Ford and his […]
  
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• Crash kills Thessalon man

  18-02-2019 11:15 via saultstar.com
  A Thessalon man died Sunday when his snowmobile hit a bridge in the community east of Sault Ste. Marie.The collision happened at about 12:30 p.m. on the Thessalon River.A snowmobile driven by Nicholas Barber, 20, lost control and struck the John A. Fuller Bridge between Huron and Francis streets, Ontario Provincial Police say.A police investigation continues.
  
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• Convoy for Canada rolls for 'hurting' Alberta

  18-02-2019 10:51 via saultstar.com
  Pat King has about 20 years experience working in Canada’s oil patch.The Sault Ste. Marie native isn’t on the job now.He’s part of United We Roll Convoy for Canada, a caravan of transports, work vehicles and personal automobiles that left Red Deer, Alta., last Thursday bound for Ottawa and a protest on Parliament Hill on Tuesday. Pipeline development is one of several issues participants are championing.“There’s no jobs,” King told reporters shortly after arri
  
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• WP school board discusses CTE millage proposal - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  WP school board discusses CTE millage proposal - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhite Pigeon Community Schools Board of Education on Wednesday discussed a request from St. Joseph County Intermediate School District regarding a ...
  
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• UK politics fractures further as 3 Conservatives defect - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  UK politics fractures further as 3 Conservatives defect  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAnna Soubry, Heidi Allen and Sarah Wollaston resigned to join eight ex-opposition Labour Party lawmakers in an alliance dubbed the Independent Group.
  
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• Susan Sparks: Lose the training wheels - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  Susan Sparks: Lose the training wheels  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsI bought my first motorcycle in the spring of 1995. A used black Harley Sportster 883, all chromed up, with snakeskin fringe on the handlebars and wicked custom ...
  
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• Onsted boys basketball defeats Clinton - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  Onsted boys basketball defeats Clinton  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Clinton boys' varsity basketball team hosted the Wildcats of Onsted in a non-conference basketball game on Thursday. Onsted, now 10-10 on the season, ...
  
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• MDHHS hosting Problem Gambling Symposium March 1 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  MDHHS hosting Problem Gambling Symposium March 1  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMarch is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and to increase awareness of best practices and prevention and treatment services, the Michigan Department of ...
  
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• Letter: Separating faith, politics impossible - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  Letter: Separating faith, politics impossible - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Holland Sentinel article “Holland church rallies against the wall” (Saturday, Feb. 16) prompted many posts on The Sentinel Facebook page, with several ...
  
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• Les Cheneaux Islands to host pike, perch derby - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  Les Cheneaux Islands to host pike, perch derby  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEastern Upper Peninsula ice fishermen will be gathering in the Les Cheneaux Islands today, Saturday and Sunday for the eight annual Steve Tassier Memorial ...
  
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• LaSalle Township 2019 March Board of Review - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  LaSalle Township 2019 March Board of Review - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTOWNSHIP OF LASALLE. BOARD OF REVIEW. The Board of Review will be in session to review the assessment rolls for this Township's Real Estate on:.
  
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• Higher revenues welcomed by Brimley board - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  Higher revenues welcomed by Brimley board  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe 2018-19 financial picture continues to improve for Brimley Area Schools. Superintendent Brian Reattoir discussed a series of budget adjustments with the ...
  
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• Every farmer should be doing on-farm research - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  Every farmer should be doing on-farm research  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAllocate acres to help answer questions and solve problems.
  
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• Erie Township 2019 March Board of Review - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  Erie Township 2019 March Board of Review - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTOWNSHIP OF ERIE. BOARD OF REVIEW. The Board of Review will be in session to review the assessment rolls for this Township's Real Estate on: March 13 ...
  
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• Community invited to nominate dedicated volunteers - Entertainment & Life - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  Community invited to nominate dedicated volunteers - Entertainment & Life  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGreater Ottawa County United Way is asking community members to nominate individuals and/or groups for Volunteer Stars recognition during National ...
  
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• Brimley teacher, community step up to land ukuleles - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 09:00
  Brimley teacher, community step up to land ukuleles  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLike a lot of young people entering the workforce, Mark Scarbrough is using technology to help him at his job. He's using it to shape young minds as well.
  
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• Supporters Wait For Convoy, While the Resistance Continues To Grow

  18-02-2019 02:18
  The United We Roll Convoy, a protest to the Federal Liberal’s Energy and Environment Policies is gaining a lot of support in Sault Ste. Marie but also a growing number of resistance as the convoy hits town. The convoy that started in Red Deer Alberta wants to deliver the message to Ottawa that the West […]
  
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• Reaching out to help students finish high school

  18-02-2019 01:10 via saultstar.com
  Going back to school as an adult learner was “a little nerve-wracking” for Emily Bouchard.The mother of three has a learning disability. Reading large amounts of text is difficult.Continuing education teacher Nicole Chouinard from Holy Angels Learning Centre started to meet with mature students at hubs at social housing complexes on Chapple Street and Second Line West late last October. Bouchard initially registered her husband, Daryl Bouchard, knowing he was close to having the cred
  
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• Huron sweeps Monroe County bowling titles - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  18-02-2019 00:26
  Huron sweeps Monroe County bowling titles  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNew Boston Huron's boys bowling team continued its dominant run with its fifth straight tournament victory of the season at the Monroe County Invitational ...
  
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• Thunderbirds are regular season champions

  18-02-2019 00:06
  After defeating the Soo Eagles by a score of 3-1 this past Saturday night in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the Soo Thunderbirds were back in action on Sunday afternoon as they made the trip to Blind River to take on the Beavers. The Thunderbirds, who entered Sunday afternoon’s game on a three game winning streak, […]
  
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