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• Remembering the Humboldt Broncos

  05-04-2019 23:55 via saultstar.com
  BRIAN KELLY/Sault Star
  Susan and Chuck Barbeau stand by their Humboldt Broncos memorial outside their Spruce Street home on Friday. Saturday is the first anniversary of a collision involving the Saskatchewan junior hockey team’s bus. Sixteen people died and 13 were injured. The Barbeaus put up a display in 2018 too. “It was so tragic to me,” said Chuck. “It’s so sad. I think about it often, what those families are going through.” He spent “hours and hour
  
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• VIDEO: Sault Ste Marie Police Service welcomes two new officers - SooToday.com

  05-04-2019 23:49
  VIDEO: Sault Ste Marie Police Service welcomes two new officers  SooToday.comSault Ste Marie Police *Service* welcomed their newest officers Constable Andrea Brunetta and Constable Kyle Leonard to the team at a ceremony at the Sault ...
  
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• PUC plugs province’s AffordAbility Fund

  05-04-2019 23:37 via saultstar.com
  Ask Prince Township residents how much they pay each month for electricity, and chances are that they’ll answer, “Too much.”
  But Giordan Zin, from PUC Services Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie, says most Ontario residents qualify for help from the province’s AffordAbility Fund, which aims to whittle their bills by providing free energy saving devices.
  “The AffordAbility Fund was started by the (previous) provincial government and funded by revenue from their cap and trade p
  
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• Trump sidelines immigration nominee for tougher direction - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 23:32
  Trump sidelines immigration nominee for tougher direction  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLongtime border official Ron Vitiello appeared to be cruising toward confirmation. No one in the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the ...
  
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• EUP athletes excel at college level - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 23:18
  EUP athletes excel at college level  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsJunior center Abby Roque of Sault Ste. Marie is a member of Wisconsin's national championship women's hockey team. The No. 1 Badgers defeated Minnesota ...
  
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• ‘Not Your Ordinary Photography Show’ - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 22:18
  ‘Not Your Ordinary Photography Show’  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMany arts centers have photography shows in the spring. Alberta House is no exception. This year's 'Not Your Ordinary Photography Show!' reception is set for 2 ...
  
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• Mill layoffs looming, union encourages retirements

  05-04-2019 21:49 via saultstar.com
  The union head representing workers at Midway Lumber Mills wants to offset upcoming job losses by encouraging more of his senior members to consider retiring.The Thessalon-based mill plans to cut 16 jobs because a land claim dispute between Thessalon First Nation and the provincial government stopped access to about 25 per cent of its wood supply a year ago. Midway employs 60.A layoff letter from mill management stated the positions would be cut April 19, but that date is pushed back to early Ma
  
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• Dating app Bumble launches lifestyle magazine - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 21:16
  Dating app Bumble launches lifestyle magazine  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAustin-based Bumble on Thursday announced the launch of Bumble Mag, a lifestyle magazine made in partnership with Hearst.The first edition of the magazine, ...
  
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• Municipality and others hold breath and await provincial budget

  05-04-2019 21:15 via saultstar.com
  Every sector in Ontario that receives provincial government funding is on edge.
  All are anxiously awaiting the Progressive Conservative’s first spring budget, to be tabled by Finance Minister Vic Fedeli on Thursday.
  Premier Doug Ford and his caucus, including Sault MPP Ross Romano, have repeatedly said that they have inherited a provincial budget is more than double than they had expected and that spending has to be reined in.
  We’ve already seen signs of that.
  Many sector leaders rem
  
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• Biden quips about behavior storm, targets union voters - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 20:52
  Biden quips about behavior storm, targets union voters  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFormer Vice President Joe Biden on Friday tried to use humor to defuse his recent controversy about crossing physical boundaries with women but ...
  
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• Parole board denies Hall unescorted temporary absence pass

  05-04-2019 20:23 via saultstar.com
  The Parole Board of Canada is keeping David Scott Hall behind bars.
  It has denied the 47-year-old’s request for unescorted temporary absence for both administrative reasons and for personal development.
  Hall was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole for 15 years.
  Peggy-Jo Barkley-Dube was 27 years old in 1999 when she was repeatedly stabbed in her Sault Ste. Marie home and found dead on the kitchen floor.
  Hall, whose appeal of his conviction an
  
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• Ontario Opposing Costly Federal Carbon Tax on Hospitals

  05-04-2019 20:11
  The Ontario Government is fighting against increased costs to public institutions caused by the burdensome federal carbon tax. Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, were at Halton Healthcare – Milton District Hospital to talk about how the federal government’s carbon […]
  
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• Break-in suspect sought

  05-04-2019 19:52 via saultstar.com
  Police released a composite drawing of a man sought for a break-in east of Sault Ste. Marie.Properties on Feltham Road, Walker Road and Scheuermann Highway in Thessalon and area were entered late last year.A witness saw two male suspects in a white Chevrolet Silverado 4×4 during one of the burglaries, Ontario Provincial Police say.A licence plate recorded by the witness was not registered to the truck. The vehicle was found, on fire, on Scheuermann Highway about five kilometres west of The
  
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• Two Charged with Possession of Stolen Property

  05-04-2019 18:58
  On April 4th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 26 year old Robert Bell of Second Line East and 25 year old Stephanie Folgora of Huron Street. On April 4th, 2019 police observed a vehicle bearing only one license plate and learned it was stolen. When officers […]
  
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• Naked Man Masturbates In Public

  05-04-2019 18:54
  On April 4th, 2019 officers with the Investigation Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 52 year old Timothy Piraino for an indecent act. It’s alleged on March 10th, 2019 the accused was seen outside a gathering place on Wellington Street East with nothing on but his boots and he was observed […]
  
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• Woman charged in stabbing of her newborn; baby in critical condition

  05-04-2019 18:51
  Toronto police have charged a 36-year-old woman with attempted murder in the stabbing of her newborn child. Officers were called to a home in the city’s North York neighbourhood on Wednesday, where they say they found both the woman and her child with stab wounds. The child, who is less than a month hold, was treated […]
  
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• Male Charged with Brass Knuckles

  05-04-2019 18:43
  On April 4th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested and charged 30 year old Justin Tessier of Great Northern Road for a number of offences related to the possession of brass knuckles. On April 4th, 2019 officers observed the accused in the west end of the city. It was […]
  
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• SNC-Lavalin revives court bid for special agreement to avoid criminal trial

  05-04-2019 18:34
  OTTAWA — SNC-Lavalin, the company at the centre of a national political storm, underscores what it calls new and troubling facts in a fresh court bid for a special agreement to avoid prosecution on corruption charges. The Montreal-based engineering and construction firm cites revelations from recent parliamentary-committee testimony in trying to revive its Federal Court case against the director of public prosecutions. SNC-Lavalin is asking
  
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• Innovation Centre Hosts Grub at the Hub

  05-04-2019 18:23
  Saultites attended Grub at the Hub – a property management session held by the SSM Innovation Centre – on Thursday afternoon at the Accelerator Hub. During this session, guest speaker and Insightworks Project Coordinator Michelle Lewis spoke about her position with the company as well as some tips and tricks and tools of the trade. […]
  
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• State View: Keep trying to improve public trust - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 18:06
  State View: Keep trying to improve public trust  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFrom Mining Journal (Marquette) We like the motivation driving a pair of state officials who hosted a town hall meeting in the Peter White Public Library in ...
  
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• Centreville clerk resigns - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 18:06
  Centreville clerk resigns - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCentreville village clerk Rhea Schrader has resigned.
  
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• Biker shares safety tips for other motorists - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 18:06
  Biker shares safety tips for other motorists - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHILLSDALE — With warmer temperatures approaching, motorcycle riders will be taking to the streets once again. A number of accidents involving motorcycles ...
  
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• Energy sector leads rally in Toronto, U.S. markets also head higher

  05-04-2019 17:23
  TORONTO — The energy sector led a broad-based rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange as Canada’s main stock index moved higher in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 62.14 points at 16,373.75. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 45.29 points at 26,429.92. The S&P 500 index was up 12.44 […]
  
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• Freeland says foreign election meddling in October federal vote is likely

  05-04-2019 17:21
  OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says it is likely that malign foreign actors will meddle in Canada’s federal election in October. In fact, she says it is likely that efforts have already been made by foreign entities to disrupt Canada’s democracy. Freeland made the remarks in France, while attending a G7 ministers’ meeting. […]
  
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• Weather Service implements forecast zone changes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 17:10
  Weather Service implements forecast zone changes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIn an effort to deliver weather alerts to those who will be directly impacted, the National Weather *Service* announced early this week that Chippewa County will ...
  
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• Dog enters bear den

  05-04-2019 16:15 via saultstar.com
  A dog was hurt after going into a bear den in the Strathclair Park area on Thursday.The dog suffered a cut to a hind leg, requiring stitches, and a small scratch to its neck during the noon-hour incident, said Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry spokesperson Jolanta Kowalski. The bear did not exit the den. The dog was not on a leash.“This is a very unusual incident,” Kowalski told The Sault Star.Dogs should be kept on a leash, she said. Most bears will run or climb a tree when
  
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• Bear hurts dog

  05-04-2019 16:15 via saultstar.com
  A dog was hurt after encountering a bear in the area of Strathclair Park.The incident was reported to Sault Ste. Marie Police Service on Thursday.The canine was treated for its injuries.Ministry of Natural Resource and Forestry is investigating.Lincoln Louttit, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service spokesperson, was not aware of any other bear sightings in the park area of Black Road and Second Line East.Residents are reminded bears are coming out of hibernation.Pets are required to be on a leash unle
  
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• Automotive students compete

  05-04-2019 15:47 via saultstar.com
  Eight high school students will compete at the first auto service technician competition.The event runs Saturday at Sault College.The students are taking transportation technology at Central Algoma Secondary School, Korah Collegiate and Vocational School, Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School and White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School.The competition includes eight tasks including braking, suspension and fuel systems, a release says.Top student advances to Skills Ontario provin
  
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• Algoma U, LSSU top business competition

  05-04-2019 15:09 via saultstar.com
  An Algoma University team shared top honours at the post-secondary institution’s 13th annual Northern Ontario Business Case Competition.Courtney Dukes, Sam Emerson, Nathan Hebert and Chiedza Manhungira tied for first with a Lake Superior State University team.Laurentian University rounded out the top three.Sixteen teams participated. Nipissing University was also part of the competition.
  
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• Rebek records two assists, Thunderbirds one win away from Finals

  05-04-2019 14:50
  The Soo Thunderbirds are just one win away from punching their ticket into the NOJHL Final! After defeating the Rayside Balfour Canadians by a score of 6-1 on Wednesday night in game 3 of the West Division Final, the Soo Thunderbirds took a 3-1 series lead in game 4 on Thursday night, thanks to a […]
  
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• Province Seeks Changes To OHIP

  05-04-2019 14:48
  There could be sweeping changes to OHIP. CITY TV reports that the Provincial government is looking at chopping almost $500 million from the provincial health plan. Such procedures ranging from diabetes services, pain management and colonoscopies could be just a few items that will end up costing you out of pocket. The Ford government wants […]
  
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• Winter weather challenges White River gold mine

  05-04-2019 14:44 via saultstar.com
  Severe winter weather hampered the start of of production at Harte Gold’s Sugar Zone Mine in White River.
  Commercial production began at the site on Jan. 1.Cold conditions caused contractor equipment failures and froze water in the mine’s tailings management facility in January and February, the company says.Conditions improved in March. First-quarter results are expected to be released in mid-May.A feasibility study, suggesting a 14-year mine life, will be issued soon.Geoffrey Cohen
  
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• Canada posts job-market decline in March that follows big gains to start 2019

  05-04-2019 14:43
  The economy shed 7,200 jobs in March after a pair of strong monthly gains that helped Canada to post its best quarter of job creation since late 2017. Statistics Canada’s labour force survey found the unemployment rate held firm last month at 5.8 per cent. The March decline follows monthly increases of 66,800 net new jobs in January and 55,900 in February — which was […]
  
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• SNC-Lavalin selling 10.01% stake in Highway 407 to Ontario pension for $3.25B

  05-04-2019 14:34
  MONTREAL — SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. has signed a deal to sell part of its stake in 407 International Inc. to the OMERS pension plan. Under the agreement, which has certain conditions, SNC is selling a 10.01 per cent stake in the toll highway operator in a transaction worth up to $3.25 billion. The agreement will see SNC-Lavalin […]
  
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• State police trooper school includes local graduates - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 14:28
  State police trooper school includes local graduates  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLANSING — Michigan's newest state troopers — including four from the Lenawee County area — will soon report to work at Michigan State Police posts across ...
  
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• Shaver watches government education policies

  05-04-2019 14:10 via saultstar.com
  Savannah Shaver doesn’t expect the next year to be an easy one for Algoma University students.
  The new president of Algoma University Students Union is concerned about how the provincial government is handling the education file.“I want to make sure that students have a clear understanding of the proposed changes to student fees, tuition and financial aid and the impacts it will have on them as individuals, on the institutions they attend and the student body as a whole,” said
  
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• Michigan deserves a better roads plan - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 14:09
  Michigan deserves a better roads plan - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLike everyone else in Michigan, I want better roads. The current condition of many of our streets, highways and bridges are inexcusable, and I believe the people ...
  
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• 13th Annual Northern Ontario Business Case Competition

  05-04-2019 13:44
  Business Administration students from across Northern Ontario have been put to the test today at the Algoma University School of Business and Economics 13th Annual Northern Ontario Business Case Competition at The Water Tower Inn in Sault Ste. Marie. “The Business Case Competition is the ultimate way for students to finish off their education at […]
  
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• Oil spill plans for Great Lakes wanted

  05-04-2019 13:21 via saultstar.com
  John FlesherTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A federal judge has ordered a government agency to take a closer look at pipeline company Enbridge’s plans for dealing with potential oil spills in the waterway connecting Lakes Huron and Michigan.
  U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith instructed the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to provide more information about its reasons for approving the Canadian company’s spill response strategies for areas inclu
  
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• Today in History April 6 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 09:00
  Today in History April 6  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday in History By the Associated Press undefined Today in History Today is Saturday, April 6, the 96th day of 2019. There are 269 days left in the year.
  
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• Teen Tech - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 09:00
  Teen Tech  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFIRST Robotics competition draws students from across Upper Peninsula.
  
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• Renewing a weary heart - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 09:00
  Renewing a weary heart - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDo you question God's timing in your life? You're not alone. The following is adapted from a blog written by Jon Bloom, staff writer for desiringGod.org In 2 Peter ...
  
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• Five things to do this week - News - sooeveningnews.com

  05-04-2019 09:00
  Five things to do this week - News  sooeveningnews.comPlay cards The Rudyard Lions Club, in support of the Rudyard High School softball and baseball programs, is hosting a Texas Hold'em fixed limit cash game ...
  
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• EUP athletes excel at college level - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 09:00
  EUP athletes excel at college level - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsJunior center Abby Roque of Sault Ste. Marie is a member of Wisconsin's national championship women's hockey team. The No. 1 Badgers defeated Minnesota ...
  
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• Nyhuis vs Crow - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 07:41
  Nyhuis vs Crow - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. STATE OF MICHIGAN. JUDICIAL DISTRICT. 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. COUNTY PROBATE. 180 Ottawa Ave NW. Grand Rapids, MI ...
  
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• Monroe Public Schools proposals for food services - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 07:41
  Monroe Public Schools proposals for food services - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLegal Notice. Monroe Public Schools. Attention: Food *Service* Management Companies. Monroe Public Schools is requesting proposals for school food *service* ...
  
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• Elmer A. Zimmerman trust - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 07:41
  Elmer A. Zimmerman trust - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. STATE OF MICHIGAN. PROBATE COURT. COUNTY OF MONROE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Decedent's Trust. Trust of. ELMER A.
  
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• Carol Sue Pitzen notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 07:41
  Carol Sue Pitzen 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. 2019-0137- ...
  
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• Berlin Township 5/7/2019 notice of registration - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 07:41
  Berlin Township 5/7/2019 notice of registration - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNOTICE OF REGISTRATION. FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY. MAY 7, 2019. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF JEFFERSON SCHOOL ...
  
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• Harlem Globetrotters coming to U.P. - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  05-04-2019 04:48
  Harlem Globetrotters coming to U.P.  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters will soon be coming to Marquette. And, with their appearance at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Berry Events Center in ...
  
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