Sault Ste. Marie news

• Experts offer coping tips as fear of flying takes off in wake of plane crash

  12-03-2019 23:28
  For many people with a fear of flying, Sunday’s deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash may have triggered fresh bouts of anxiety about taking to the skies in the future, especially as the tragedy came less than five months after the same model of aircraft plunged into the ocean off Indonesia, also killing all on board. TV […]
  
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• Dr. Schwarz suspended by Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons

  12-03-2019 22:58 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie family medical doctor Peter Schwarz has been suspended from practising medicine. 
  The College of Physicians and Surgeons discipline committee has found the doctor guilty of professional misconduct in that he engaged in sexual abuse of a patient and engaged in conduct that was disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional in dealings with staff at an unnamed hospital. 
  Schwarz’s privileges at Sault Area Hospital and the North Shore Health Network were previously re
  
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• UPDATED: Freezing Rain Warning

  12-03-2019 22:51
  7AM UPDATE WEDNESDAY:  Environment Canada has ended the Freezing Rain Warning Freezing rain warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Freezing rain is expected late this evening. Freezing rain will last for a few hours before changing to […]
  
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• Freezing Rain Warning

  12-03-2019 22:51
  Freezing rain warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Freezing rain is expected late this evening. Freezing rain will last for a few hours before changing to rain or drizzle overnight. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and […]
  
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• Saints tame Tigers, advance to regional final - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-03-2019 22:22
  Saints tame Tigers, advance to regional final  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPELLSTON — So, just to be clear, there is never a good night to play the St. Ignace Saints girls basketball team. The Saints have made a habit of competing at ...
  
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• Liberals must let Wilson-Raybould come back to committee, opposition says

  12-03-2019 21:17
  OTTAWA — Opposition MPs say Jody Wilson-Raybould must testify again before the House of Commons justice committee if it is to properly determine whether the Prime Minister’s Office acted improperly in the case of SNC-Lavalin. The House of Commons committee is meeting Wednesday to consider whether to call additional witnesses as it examines allegations that Justin Trudeau and his staff […]
  
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• Ontario wants input on proposals to reduce waste

  12-03-2019 21:10 via saultstar.com
  Banning single-use plastics, diverting food and organic waste from landfills and harmonizing blue box collections are all options the Ontario government is examining to reduce the amount of garbage heading into landfills.
  A discussion paper has been posted on the Environment Registry for a 45-day period asking the public for their feedback on proposals to reduce plastic litter and waste and increase the province’s diversion rate.  Comments will be accepted until April 20.
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• Deceased man found following house fire - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-03-2019 20:19
  Deceased man found following house fire - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe remains of what authorities believe was 63-year-old Raber man have been recovered following a Monday house fire in Raber Township. Chippewa County ...
  
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• Anglers encouraged to plan ahead before removing ice huts

  12-03-2019 20:17 via saultstar.com
  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reminds anglers that many lakes across the province have significant slush conditions. Anglers need to plan ahead in order to remove ice huts on time.
  — Ice huts must be removed from certain Fisheries Management Zones (FMZ) in Ontario by a specified date. FMZ 17 and 20 by March 1, FMZ 12, 14, 16, 18, and 19 by March 15 (below Timiskaming Dam in 12), FMZ 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 by March 31 (above Timiskaming Dam in 12). For  FMZ 1
  
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• Algoma Repertory Theatre brings back dinner shows

  12-03-2019 19:42 via saultstar.com
  Marc Beaudette and Sandra Forsell are hungry to bring dinner theatre back to Sault Ste. Marie.They’re serving up, with the backing of 24 other investors, Algoma Repertory Theatre to theatre-goers who want to dine out and take in a show at the same venue.The group’s first presentation, A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters, runs April 3 to 6 at The Grand Gardens Downtown on Dennis Street.Beaudette and Forsell starred in several Pull-Chain Theatre productions, including The Glass Menagerie
  
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• Maintain water safety as warmer temperatures, rain begins mid week

  12-03-2019 19:30 via saultstar.com
  Precipitation and warmer temperatures expected over the next few days has resulted in safety reminders by the conservation authority and the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
  Up to 25 mm of rain are expected between Wednesday and Friday and that is expected to reduce the 36.8 inches (93.5 cm) of snowpack measurements expected across the watershed.
  Much of the anticipated precipitation will be absorbed into the existing snowpack but some runoff will occur with the warmer temperatures.
  While the water con
  
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• Flooding Not a Concern Yet With Warmer Weather Ahead

  12-03-2019 19:23
  The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority and the City of Sault Ste. Marie would like to issue the following water safety bulletin and statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions. The weather forecast for the next few days indicates a warming trend with a chance of up to 25 mm of rain […]
  
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• PERRAULT, Rose Marie

  12-03-2019 18:49
  It is with great sadness that the family of Rose Marie Perrault announces her passing on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the age of 64, at home with family by her side. Rose will forever be remembered by her daughter Kerry Perrault (Evan Belleau), and her sons Clinton Perrault and Kevin Perrault, grandsons Damien Belleau […]
  
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• PIGHIN, Achille

  12-03-2019 18:47
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the age of 81. Caring husband of Emily for 56 years. Loving father of Nancy Dunwoody (George) and Al (Michele). Proud Nonno of Addison (Cianna), Devyn and Adam and step Nonno of Stephanie, Adrianna and Mason. Bisnonno of Ella and Ivy. Dear brother […]
  
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• Officer spat on

  12-03-2019 18:32 via saultstar.com
  A man allegedly spat on an officer after being arrested following a noise complaint on Monday afternoon.He also tried to run away when being brought to a cruiser, police say.Donald Jordan, 32, of no fixed address, was charged with assaulting a peace officer.
  
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• False name given

  12-03-2019 18:29 via saultstar.com
  A woman is accused of giving a false name during a traffic stop by police on Sunday.Alyssa Colasacco, 21, of no fixed address, was charged with identity fraud and obstruct peace officer.Her court date is April 15.
  
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• Male Arrested For Assaulting Officer

  12-03-2019 17:51
  On March 11th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 32 year old Donald Jordan of no fixed address with assaulting a peace officer. Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 0-100 block of Manitou Drive in the afternoon of March 11th, 2019. Officers found the […]
  
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• ‘A never-ending cycle unless you break it’: Snotty Nose Rez Kids push against racism

  12-03-2019 17:35
  TORONTO — Snotty Nose Rez Kids rappers Darren Metz and Quinton Nyce weren’t equipped as children to analyze the vicious Indigenous stereotypes and racist caricatures flashing on their TV screens. Like many kids of the late 1990s, they were raised on a steady diet of Disney classics while living in Kitamaat Village on Haisla Nation in northwest B.C. Some of those […]
  
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• Heffern wins $150,000

  12-03-2019 16:39 via saultstar.com
  A Blind River man pocketed $150,000 playing an Ontario Lottery and Gaming scratch ticket.William Heffern won the cash on Game No. 2124 of The Bigger Spin, a release says.He purchased his ticket at Broken Canoe Trading Post on West Street in Blind River.
  
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• Stolen debit, credit cards used: POLICE

  12-03-2019 16:36 via saultstar.com
  A man used stolen debit and credit cards to make purchases at Sault Ste. Marie businesses, police say.The cards were taken from a wallet that was left in a vehicle on Saturday. A computer bag with contents valued at about $1,000 was also stolen.Randy Ingram, 26, of Wallace Terrace, was charged with theft under $5,000, trespass by night, breach of recognizance, two counts unlawful use of a credit card and three counts breach of probation.
  
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• Taxi fare not paid

  12-03-2019 16:34 via saultstar.com
  A woman allegedly didn’t pay her fare when a taxi took her to a downtown-area address on Monday.She was found a short time later.Rune Laudadio, 18, of Trunk Road, was charged with fraud, fail to attend court and two counts breach of probation.Her court date is April 15.
  
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• Female Arrested for Identity Fraud

  12-03-2019 16:34
  On March 11th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 21 year old Alyssa Colasacco of no fixed address with identity fraud. It’s alleged on March 10th, 2019 the accused was driving a vehicle in the west end of Sault Ste. Marie when a license plate scan […]
  
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• DESBIENS, Rene “Dex”

  12-03-2019 16:32
  August 7, 1929 to March 9, 2019 ~ Passed away peacefully at HSN, Sudbury at age 89. Predeceased by his wife and best friend Fidele. Loving father of Jeannine Remmerswaal (John) of Sudbury and Daniel Desbiens (Debbie) of Kearney. Fondly remembered by grand children Alexandre and Meghan. Survived by brother Marcel (Gayl). Predeceased by siblings […]
  
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• Toronto stocks little changed, loonie up; U.S. stock markets mixed

  12-03-2019 16:27
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was little changed in late-morning trading as losses in the financial and industrial sectors were offset by gains in materials and energy stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 3.55 points at 16,102.69. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 92.96 points at 25,557.92. The S&P […]
  
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• Face2Face at Rudyard High School - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-03-2019 16:17
  Face2Face at Rudyard High School  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAfter applying and receiving a grant from the Strive For a Safer Drive (S4SD) program, the Students Leading Students (SLS) group from Rudyard High School ...
  
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• Female Arrested for Taxi Fraud

  12-03-2019 16:16
  On March 11th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 18 year old Rune Laudadio of Trunk Road for fraud in relation to fares. It’s alleged in the afternoon of March 11th, 2019 the accused called a taxi service to take her to the downtown area. Once […]
  
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• Partnership launches Jr. Greyhounds brand for 2019-20 season

  12-03-2019 16:12
  The Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) are pleased to announce the formalization of a partnership with both Sault Major Hockey Association and the Sault Female Hockey Association that will see the rep teams of these two organizations donning a new Soo Junior Greyhounds logo. “The Soo Greyhounds have long been supporters of […]
  
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• Male Arrested for Unlawful use of Credit Card

  12-03-2019 16:05
  On March 11th, 2019 officers with the Break and Enter, Emergency Services and Patrol Services Units of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 26 year old Randy Ingram of Wallace Terrace for unlawful use of a credit card. It’s alleged in the early morning hours of March 9th, 2019 the accused entered a vehicle […]
  
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• Fireside Chat with Mayor Christian Provenzano

  12-03-2019 16:05
  Join the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce for a Luncheon and Fireside Chat with Mayor Christian Provenzano. We will discuss issues impacting local business, the economy, and more. Thursday, March, 28th, 2019 The Grand Gardens Verdi Ballroom (455 Queen Street West) 11:45am Registration, 12:00noon Opening Remarks $28.00+hst / Chamber of Commerce members, $39+hst / […]
  
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• 105cm and Counting

  12-03-2019 16:02
  You may think that Sault Ste. Marie must have broken a record for snowfall this year, but you’d be wrong. Though the City is experiencing some of the greatest snowfall in recent memory, there was a time we actually had more snow on the ground and that was 1972. The latest measurement made Monday, March […]
  
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• Canadians pay higher personal income taxes than Americans at virtually every income level

  12-03-2019 15:17
  Canadian workers across the income spectrum—and across the country—pay significantly higher personal income taxes than their American counterparts, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Income taxes are a major attractant—or deterrent—for entrepreneurs, businesses and workers looking to start a business, expand operations or relocate, […]
  
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• Alberta House to welcome photography exhibition - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-03-2019 15:17
  Alberta House to welcome photography exhibition  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAlberta House is sounding a call to artists to submit their work for the annual Alberta House Photography Exhibition. The exhibition has two main categories ...
  
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• National Canadian Film Day – Yes We Have One!

  12-03-2019 15:11
  National Canadian Film Day is Wednesday, April 17th.  Come and join and  celebrate the power of Canadian film. The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library will be screening “Stories We Tell”, a documentary  by Oscar-nominated director-writer Sarah Polley.  Using old film clips, interviews and dramatization, Polley paints a vivid picture of her complicated family history. The […]
  
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• New CEO takes over operations at Algoma Steel

  12-03-2019 15:05 via saultstar.com
  Algoma Steel Inc. has a new chief executive officer.
  Mike McQuade takes the helm as Kalyan Ghosh resigns to pursue other opportunities, a company issued press release states.
  “I am proud of all that we have accomplished in Algoma’s turnaround and excited about its future, but I believe the time is right for me to move on to the next phase of my professional life,” Ghosh said in the release.
  Ghosh served as CEO of the Sault’s steelmaker prior to and during the restructurin
  
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• Christilaw was Blind River community leader

  12-03-2019 15:00 via saultstar.com
  Ruth Elsie Christilaw, a long-time community volunteer in Blind River, died March 5.She was 93.A native of Port Elgin, Ont., Christilaw moved to Blind River in 1952. She was an elementary school teacher.“Although Mrs. Christilaw agreed to try life in Northern Ontario for one year, the tranquility of the community and the warmth of the people have kept the family here,” The Sault Star reported in 1988.She received a recognition certificate from Ontario Heritage Trust in July 2006. The
  
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• Honda recalls 83,977 vehicles in Canada to replace Takata air bag inflators

  12-03-2019 14:55
  TORONTO — Honda is recalling about 1.2 million vehicles in North and Central America because their Takata air bag inflators can explode and send shrapnel into the passenger compartment. The recall affects 83,977 vehicles in Canada and includes many Honda and Acura models from as far back as 2001 and as recent as 2010. Transport […]
  
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• Brody, Smith play Sault

  12-03-2019 13:39 via saultstar.com
  Country artists Dean Brody and Dallas Smith team up for a Sault Ste. Marie performance on Sept. 18.Opening acts for the concert at GFL Memorial Gardens are Chad Brownlee and MacKenzie Porter.Smith’s new EP, The Fall, is out Friday.Brody’s new single, Whiskey in a Teacup, was released last Friday.Tickets range from $55.37 to $299 and are on sale at the arena, online at www.gflgardens.ca or by calling 866-775-9422.Friends Don’t Let Friends Tour Alone launches in the Sault and sto
  
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• Bridge traffic tumbles in February

  12-03-2019 13:23 via saultstar.com
  Traffic crossing the International Bridge saw its biggest drop in three years in February.One-way crossings of 79,710 last month were down 18.5 per cent compared to 97,845 in February 2017.The decrease was the largest since overall traffic dipped 18.7 per cent in February 2016.Traffic crossing between the Twin Saults has fallen for six consecutive months, starting last September, but the decreases topped 10 per cent in January and February.Full-fare passenger cars slumped 20.4 per cent to 27,173
  
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• Sault man charged in White River-area crash

  12-03-2019 12:58 via saultstar.com
  A Sault Ste. Marie man was charged following a recent collision north of White River.The crash happened on Hart Gold Road on March 5, Ontario Provincial Police say.Donny Pszeniczny, 52, was charged with operation while impaired.His licence was suspended for 90 days.Court date for the accused is April 8 in Wawa.
  
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• Atomic MusicFest is Coming This August

  12-03-2019 12:42
  Heavy Metal fans, get ready. AstroRabbit Entertainment is bringing a Heavy Metal festival to the area this summer. The festival will be held outdoors from Friday, August 9 until Sunday, August 11, at the Elliot Lake Airport. Corey McKenzie (of AstroRabbit Entertainment) has the support of the local community and has worked with the local […]
  
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• Robot Commander has successful outing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  12-03-2019 08:16
  Robot Commander has successful outing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNORTH ADAMS — The North Adams-Jerome Robotics team traveled to Battle Creek this past weekend to compete at the week two Lakeview District. Coming ...
  
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• NHL investigating use of homophobic slur in Lightning-Maple Leafs game

  12-03-2019 05:18
  TORONTO — The NHL has launched an investigation into the possible use of a homophobic slur in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Television cameras picked up what sounded like a slur with 1:51 left to play in the second period as Tampa Bay’s Yanni Gourde and […]
  
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• Sault OPP lists Internet safety tips

  12-03-2019 04:38 via saultthisweek.com
  Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police detachment encourages parents to be aware of their children’s online activities.
  The Internet can be a great place to meet friends, do research, play games and explore hobbies or interests. Like the physical world, you should take steps to play safe.
  Having a healthy relationship with our children regarding their online use can be essential in protecting them from anything they might encounter.
  Here are some ways to keep our children safe:
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• Downtown Association, city seek Walk of Fame nominations

  12-03-2019 04:34 via saultthisweek.com
  Nominations for the 2019 Sault Ste. Marie Walk of Fame Award are now being accepted by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee.
  The Walk of Fame Award recognizes individuals who have achieved a provincial, national or international excellence in a competitive athletic endeavour or cultural, academic or humanitarian field. Nominees must have been born in Sault Ste. Marie or lived in the city or surrounding area during their lifetime.
  Nomination forms are available online at SaultSteMarie.ca/walkoffa
  
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• Annual Pauline’s bowling night Friday

  12-03-2019 04:16 via saultthisweek.com
  Pauline’s Place will hold its 10th annual bowling party, Splits n Giggles ‘19, Friday, March 15 at Northcrest Lanes from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
  Limited tickets will be available at the door, but would-be participants are urged to get their tickets earlier and show their team spirit in this competitive bowling tournament, says a media release from Pauline’s Place.
  Advance tickets are available at Pauline’s Place, 923 Queen St. E.
  Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for kids and incl
  
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• Karen Bird named to ATHENA award

  12-03-2019 04:11 via saultthisweek.com
  This year’s ATHENA Leadership Award went to Karen Bird, in recognition of her commitment to community in Sault Ste. Marie and Batchewana First Nation.
  Janice Beatty, vice-president corporate and student services at Sault College, local sponsors of the award, noted that Bird is looked on as a women’s role model, “…highly motivated… with a deep sense of rallying community spirit, building on success and achievement,” reads a media release from Sault Ste. Marie
  
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• Ford plan for autism ‘terrifying’

  12-03-2019 04:00 via saultthisweek.com
  Local parents of children with autism say that families are “terrified” of the changes the Ford government is making to the Ontario autism program.
  The government announced last month that effective April 1 the current needs-based system in which each child diagnosed with autism is provided the therapy prescribed by professionals would be scrapped.
  In its place the government will implement a new system in which families of autistic children will receive a set amount of money each ye
  
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• Birthday jam idea gets legs

  12-03-2019 03:53 via saultthisweek.com
  A group of enthusiastic youth has put together a dinner and concert event for National Youth Arts Week that will feature award-winning singer/songwriter Errol Lee.
  The event, dubbed #Jam4Jam, will raise funds and food donations for the St. Vincent Place food bank – thus the name.
  The idea for the event came when Conika Belleau saw a callout on the St. Vincent Place Facebook page for donations of jam. She contacted the organization and offered to organize a live music event, inviting the co
  
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• Women saluted for ‘outstanding’ contributions

  12-03-2019 01:21 via saultstar.com
  As a celebration of International Women’s Day and Zonta Rose Day, the Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Area presented a yellow rose to eight women who have made “outstanding” contributions to the community.
  — Jami Della Vedova and Megan Scott are the organizers for Period Purse Sault Ste. Marie, which distributes menstrual products to homeless, abused and impoverished women in the community;
  — Francine Floreanni is “very” involved in giving back to her com
  
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• Irish acoustic act Lúnasa ‘not to be missed’

  12-03-2019 01:18 via saultstar.com
  St. Paddy’s Day is coming a tad early at Lake Superior State University.
  The Arts Center presents Irish acoustic band Lúnasa Tuesday at 7 p.m.
  “Lúnasa is one of the biggest Irish music sensations – it’s not to be missed,” says Arts Center director Spencer Christensen
  Comprised of Seán Smyth (fiddle and low whistles), Kevin Crawford (flute, low whistles and tin whistles), Cillian Vallely (uilleann pipes and low whistles), Trevor Hutchinson (doubl
  
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