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• LifeWay Christian stores closing nationwide - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 22:15
  LifeWay Christian stores closing nationwide  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAll 170 LifeWay Christian Resources stores are set to close this year.The organization cited fewer customers and lower sales as a reason for shuttering the ...
  
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• BOOTH, Alberta Doris

  21-03-2019 21:59
  On March 20th, 2019 at Algoma Residential Community Hospice after a life well lived with grace, style and determination. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Kim and Owen Earle, and Karen Booth and Jonathan Coulman. Adored grandmother of Bronwen, Maddy, Gareth and Ted. Cherished daughter of the late Albert and Doris Booth. Accomplished graduate of The […]
  
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• ARMSTRONG, Patricia Mary

  21-03-2019 21:55
  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia in her 92nd year on March 20, 2019, with her daughter Judy by her side. Patricia is predeceased by her husband Bill, and her only son, Bill Armstrong Jr. Give them a hug for us Mom! Patricia will be deeply missed by her […]
  
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• A timeline of events in the SNC-Lavalin affair

  21-03-2019 21:55
  OTTAWA — A chronology of the SNC- Lavalin controversy, according to public documents, reports and testimony to the House of Commons justice committee: Feb. 19, 2015 – The RCMP lays corruption and fraud charges against Montreal-based engineering and construction firm SNC-Lavalin, over business dealings in Libya. SNC-Lavalin says the charges are without merit and the […]
  
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• GABCAN, Jeanne (Juani Iturregui)

  21-03-2019 21:47
  November 30, 1950 – March 20, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanne Gabcan after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by husband Stefan Gabcan. Beloved daughter of Juana and the late Isidro Iturregui. Loving mother of Daniel Gabcan and Amaya Gabcan (Cody Boissoneau). Cherished Amama of […]
  
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• Dining in the Dark Cancelled for Tonight.

  21-03-2019 20:58
  For those of you looking to enjoy a night of “Dining in the Dark” this evening, the event has been postponed. The event, which looks to to match the feel of similar events that started in larger cities such as Los Angeles and New York, was being used as a fundraiser for CNIB. Superior Media […]
  
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• DUPUIS, Helen (nee Mercer)

  21-03-2019 20:40
  It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Helen Rae Dupuis in her 61st year. Loving wife and best friend of the late Ron Dupuis. Mother of Lauri Mercer. Stepmother of Monique Dufresne, Adrien Dupuis, and Ron Dupuis (Kelly). Grandmother of Texas-Rae, Connor, Parker, Abigail, Evan, Ashleigh and Joseph. Loving daughter […]
  
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• Senator tables bill with former UN envoy to spend seized assets of dictators

  21-03-2019 20:37
  OTTAWA — An independent Canadian senator has proposed a bill that would allow the government to take the frozen assets of dictators and their cronies to help refugees forced to flee their tyranny. Sen. Ratna Omidvar tabled the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act on Thursday with the support of Allan Rock, the former Liberal attorney general and justice minister […]
  
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• STRAND, Neil

  21-03-2019 20:28
  It is with treasured memories that we announce the death of Neil Strand. Neil passed away in comfort at ARCH with family by his side on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the age of 73. Preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine. Loving father of Jennifer Strand (John Carricato) and Jeff Strand (Pla). Cherished Papa […]
  
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• High School Students Weld for Chance at Provincial Competition

  21-03-2019 20:20
  Eight high school students from the Algoma District School Board’s Manufacturing and Welding Classes competed Wednesday for the opportunity to represent the Algoma region at the Skills Ontario Provincial Welding Competition in North Bay. This hands-on competition was held at the United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 800 Union Hall. Students demonstrated their skills […]
  
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• More charges laid after fentanyl thrown at cop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. - CTV News

  21-03-2019 20:13
  More charges laid after fentanyl thrown at cop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.  CTV NewsTest results confirm a substance thrown at a police officer in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., was fentanyl.
  
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• Team Jacobs Announces New Third

  21-03-2019 20:08
  Marc Kennedy will replace third Ryan Fry on Brad Jacobs’ Northern Ontario curling rink this season. The Alberta veteran announced he was taking a break from competitive curling after a 2017-18 season in which he went to the Olympics with Kevin Koe’s rink. Kennedy did fill in for Fry on Jacobs’ team earlier this season […]
  
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• Fentanyl pitched at cop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., leads to further charge - National Post

  21-03-2019 19:53
  Fentanyl pitched at cop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., leads to further charge  National PostSAULT STE MARIE, Ont. — Test results confirm a substance thrown at a police officer in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., was fentanyl.As a result, a man arrested in ...
  
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• Prince Township Handed $247,400

  21-03-2019 19:51
  Ontario’s government is working for the people to improve local service delivery and efficiency in the province’s municipalities. On March 20, 2019, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced a one-time investment for many of Ontario’s small and rural municipalities. Prince Township will receive $247,400 to improve service delivery by finding smarter, more […]
  
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• Pothole season brings increased claims to city

  21-03-2019 19:46 via saultstar.com
   
  It’s only just begun.
  The spring thaw comes with the usual trials and tribulations of motor vehicle drivers avoiding the dreaded potholes on city streets.
  The battle, says the city’s risk manager Adam Shier, has just begun.
  “It’s been a very busy week for sure,” he said in a telephone interview. “I definitely say (spring) is a busy season.”
  Shier’s role is to collect the information from residents who file claims against the city, ask approp
  
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• CURTIS, Doris

  21-03-2019 19:40
  In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 12th 2019, Doris Curtis passed away peacefully. She made it to the age of 93 and lived in Surrey, BC in her final days. Doris was born in Yorkshire, England and immigrated to Canada at age 3. She had 3 children, 2 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. […]
  
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• Annual Immigration Forum to focus on Hiring and Retaining Immigrants

  21-03-2019 19:25
  On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) will be hosting its 9th annual Immigration Forum at the Water Tower Inn, in the Pavilion Ballroom, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year’s theme, “Building Better Bridges to Employment,” will feature a selection of speakers from the federal and provincial governments as well […]
  
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• Cannabis and the Workplace – A Millworks Workshop

  21-03-2019 19:15
  With the Canadian government allowing the use of recreational cannabis back in October, it raised many questions for consumers, parents, and of course, employers. Registered nurse Louise Caicco Tett was welcomed in by Millworks to present relevant information to local small business owners on what they can and cannot do when it comes to their […]
  
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• Male Charged with Weapon Offences

  21-03-2019 18:37
  On March 20th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 34 year old Justin McKay of Cathcart Street for breach of weapons prohibition order. It’s alleged on March 20th, 2019 the accused was walking in the central part of the city when a resident observed him with […]
  
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• Live dates are goal for Shoptimus Prime

  21-03-2019 18:28 via saultstar.com
  Long may the show go on for Shoptimus Prime.The barbershop quartet prefers concert dates to competing for hardware.The group placed 47th at its first appearance at the International Quartet Contest in 2017.Lead Michel Black wonders if he and Michael La Scala (tenor), Joel La Scala (baritoine) and Tom Mifflin (bass) will ever face off against other quartets at future competitions.“As long as we’re getting the opportunity to perform on shows, that’s what we want to do,” he
  
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• Let’s ERAD: Eliminate Racism and Discrimination by Celebrating Diversity

  21-03-2019 18:17
  Today, March 21, the Sault College community united to commemorate an important historical event and the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Events are being held on campus throughout the day to raise awareness and promote a greater understanding of racism and discrimination while celebrating diversity and tolerance. Some of the […]
  
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• Networx: Pros and cons of tankless water heaters - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 17:12
  Networx: Pros and cons of tankless water heaters  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAre you thinking of installing a new hot water heater? Tankless water heaters supply continuous hot water on demand, while consuming less energy than ...
  
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• CTV reporter Rodya waits for disclosure

  21-03-2019 16:49 via saultstar.com
  SUDBURY – A well-known local journalist facing 10 child pornography-related charges and one count of cocaine possession is now headed to assignment court.
  Callam Senyk-O’Flanagan, also known as Callam Rodya, 32, a reporter with CTV and formerly of Sudbury.com, did not appear in person Wednesday in first appearance court, but his lawyer, Alex Toffoli, told the court the Crown “has not made disclosure yet. All we have is some accusations he committed things.”
  A return court
  
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• Fentanyl spread on officer's vest

  21-03-2019 16:17 via saultstar.com
  Suspected fentanyl was spread on to a city police officer’s vest when a man deliberately opened a bag of the opioid when he was arrested in late December.Health Canada tested the powder and confirmed the substance was fentanyl.The officer was not hurt, said Sault Ste., Marie Police Service spokesperson Lincoln Louttit.On Tuesday, Steven Savard, 36, of Sudbury, was charged with two counts mischief endangering life.He was originally charged with five offences, including unauthorized possessi
  
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• Daniel and Eugene Levy discuss decision to end ‘Schitt’s Creek’ after season 6

  21-03-2019 16:10
  TORONTO — “Schitt’s Creek” fans, prepare to say goodbye to the Rose family. As the hit Canadian comedy series cements its status as a critical and cultural smash during its fifth season, father-and-son co-creators Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy have announced the story will come to an end next year. In a statement on Daniel […]
  
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• Male Charged With Trafficking and Mischief Endangering Life

  21-03-2019 16:06
  On December 20th, 2018 officers with the Crime Suppression unit of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 36 year old Steven Savard of Sudbury for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. At the time of the arrest it’s alleged the accused intentionally broke open a bag of fentanyl which was […]
  
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• Soo Locks reopen Monday

  21-03-2019 15:32 via saultstar.com
  Soo Locks opens to freighter traffic on Monday.Maintenance projects were done in the MacArthur and Poe locks since closing in mid-January.Improvements to MacArthur Lock included repairing bulkhead slots and replacing miter gate anchorage links for Gate 6.Miter gate weld inspections and repairs on Gate 1 were done in the Poe Lock. Miter gate anchorage links for Gate 4 were replaced. Minor repairs and re-stressing of miter gate diagonals for Gates 2 and 3 were also planned by U.S. Army Corps of En
  
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• Museum hosts bridal expo

  21-03-2019 15:18 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie’s largest bridal expo runs June 5 at Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre.More than 50 vendors will be featured from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., a release says.Live entertainment, a deejay, food and dessert samples run alongside exhibits.Admission is $5 and supports the museum.Retail application forms are available at [email protected] or at the museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  
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• Councillors Hold Meeting For Ward 2

  21-03-2019 15:18
  Councillors Luke Dufour and Lisa Vezeau-Allen will host a Ward 2 Community Meeting on Thursday, March 28 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Soup Kitchen Community Centre, 172 James Street. This is an opportunity for residents, organizations and businesses in Ward 2 to gather and discuss priorities and solutions. In attendance at the Ward […]
  
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• Board plans improvements to schools

  21-03-2019 14:54 via saultstar.com
  Soil contaminated by heating oil leaking from an abandoned, buried tank at a former residence for priests at the former St. Mary’s College site will be cleaned up this summer.About 1,400 cubic metres of soil will be removed during the project that’s estimated to cost $450,000.St. Mary’s College was based at 250 St. George’s Ave. E., before moving to Wellington Street East in the late 1980s and then its current location on Second Line East.Members of the Basilian fathers,
  
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• Spring is in the air – and so is love. It’s time for the Bridal Expo!

  21-03-2019 14:49
  Sault Ste. Marie’s largest annual Bridal Expo returns for its 9th year to the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Donations of $5 support the Bushplane Centre, a non-profit organization. More than $10,000 in prizes and give-a-ways courtesy of 50+ local retailers. Sault Ste. Marie’s finest […]
  
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• New CEO appointed to Sault Area Hospital

  21-03-2019 14:14 via saultstar.com
  Sault Area Hospital has a new boss.
  Wendy Hansson has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the Sault Area Hospital, effective July 3.
  Hansson, originally from Sault Ste. Marie, has more than 25 years of experience in large complex health care organizations including regional health authorities, hospitals, provincial governments and consulting services, a press release issued by the hospital states.
  “She is a strategic-thought leader known for her broad system thinking, a
  
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• Sault Area Hospital has a New President / CEO

  21-03-2019 14:05
  Sault Ste. Marie – Sault Area Hospital (SAH) will benefit from the talents and experience of a longstanding health leader as its next president and chief executive officer (CEO). Board Chair Reg StAmour is pleased to announce on behalf of the Board of Directors, that Wendy Hansson has been appointed president and chief executive officer […]
  
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• Be Cautious On The Ice

  21-03-2019 13:38
  As trail conditions begin to deteriorate and give way to spring weather, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to remind all Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) riders to be attentive and mindful of the hazards warmer weather presents. The substantial snowfall this winter has produced extreme slush conditions wreaking havoc on area […]
  
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• Letter: Saving bees important to earth, humans - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 08:09
  Letter: Saving bees important to earth, humans - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDear world,Bees are wonderful creatures. They do so many things for us that most people don't even realize. Saving bees is important to nature and all people ...
  
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• Citizens' Climate Lobby: How big is your footprint? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 08:09
  Citizens' Climate Lobby: How big is your footprint?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFeet come in a variety of sizes and the print we leave behind can impact the Earth in dramatic ways. I'm talking about a person's carbon footprint. Though my ...
  
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• University prepares for second HLC visit - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 08:00
  University prepares for second HLC visit - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA pair of top Lake Superior State University administrators say the institution is ready for a visit from Higher Learning Commission officials early next week.
  
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• Health system to seek millage renewal in May - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 08:00
  Health system to seek millage renewal in May  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsVoters in Mackinac County will be asked to renew an operating millage for the Mackinac Straits Health System on May 7. The St. Ignace-based hospital is once ...
  
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• Fentanyl pitched at cop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., leads to further charge - Vancouver Sun

  21-03-2019 08:00
  Fentanyl pitched at cop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., leads to further charge  Vancouver SunSAULT STE MARIE, Ont. — Test results confirm a substance thrown at a police officer in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., was fentanyl.As a result, a man arrested in ...
  
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• Fentanyl pitched at cop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., leads to further charge - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  21-03-2019 08:00
  Fentanyl pitched at cop in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., leads to further charge  CP24 Toronto's Breaking NewsTest results confirm a substance thrown at a police officer in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., was fentanyl.
  
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• Raisinville Township 3/5/2019 meeting minutes - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 06:18
  Raisinville Township 3/5/2019 meeting minutes - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. Synopsis of Raisinville Township. Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2019. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm at the Raisinville Township ...
  
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• Judith Annette Hall notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 06:18
  Judith Annette Hall notice to creditors - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. STATE OF MICHIGAN. PROBATE COURT. COUNTY OF MONROE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Decedent's Estate. FILE NO. 2019-0094- ...
  
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• Dundee Schools server bids - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 06:18
  Dundee Schools server bids - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsInvitation to Bid. Dundee Community Schools. Two (2) Dell Servers. Dundee Community Schools is requesting sealed bids for two (2) Dell servers to implement ...
  
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• What should you do with an inheritance? - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 05:03
  What should you do with an inheritance? - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIf you were to receive a sizable inheritance, what should you do with it? This money could help you achieve some of your important financial goals – so you'll ...
  
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• What should you do with an inheritance? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 05:02
  What should you do with an inheritance?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIf you were to receive a sizable inheritance, what should you do with it? This money could help you achieve some of your important financial goals – so you'll ...
  
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• New Zealand bans all assault weapons immediately - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 03:58
  New Zealand bans all assault weapons immediately  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced an immediate ban Thursday on semi-automatic and automatic weapons like the ones used in the attacks on two ...
  
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• Father, son buried as New Zealand mosque funerals begin - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 03:58
  Father, son buried as New Zealand mosque funerals begin  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe funerals of Khalid Mustafa, 44, and Hamza Mustafa, 15, came five days after a white supremacist methodically gunned down 50 worshippers at two ...
  
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• Foundation honors outgoing directors - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 02:25
  Foundation honors outgoing directors  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMary Dresser and John Wiedlea have served as co-directors of the Sturgis Area Community Foundation for more than 13 years.
  
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• Berry promises to move to Florida - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 02:25
  Berry promises to move to Florida  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBranch County Circuit Judge Bill O'Grady told Troy Berry, 42, “I can't sentence you to Florida. But I wish you well when you decide to go.” Berry was sentenced to ...
  
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• Berry promises to move to Florida - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  21-03-2019 02:25
  Berry promises to move to Florida - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBranch County Circuit Judge Bill O'Grady told Troy Berry, 42, “I can't sentence you to Florida. But I wish you well when you decide to go.” Berry was sentenced to ...
  
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