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• DUMOND, Gary

  08-04-2019 23:54
  Gary passed peacefully, surrounded by family at the Sault Area Hospital in his 80th year. Loving husband to Marg of 59 years. Father to Gerry (Dana), Allan (Cheryl), Bob (Maureen), Terry (Jennifer) and Donna (Art). Beloved grandfather to Jordan, Chris, Nathan, Kurtis, Kaitlin, Jarred, Cole, Devin, Rhys, Emily and Liam. Cherished great grandfather of 5. […]
  
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• Beelen, Wilhelms join Laker volleyball recruiting class - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 23:18
  Beelen, Wilhelms join Laker volleyball recruiting class  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — Lake Superior State volleyball head coach Dave Schmidlin has announced that three more student-athletes have joined the Laker roster ...
  
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• Penalties for stunt driving, racing ‘enormous’

  08-04-2019 23:15 via saultstar.com
  SUDBURY — Travelling at excessive speed is an ongoing issue on highways in the northeast, despite stiffer penalties.
  Twenty-eight per cent of motor-vehicle collisions last year on roads in the region were caused by vehicles going far too fast, according to a release from the OPP.
  Stunt driving and racing charges were introduced in 2007 to discourage this highly reckless behaviour.Stunt driving involves travelling more than 50 km over the speed limit, along with other high-risk actions such
  
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• Options to replace fire chief on council agenda

  08-04-2019 23:11 via saultstar.com
  TIMMINS — City council will have a full agenda of key items to deal with when it meets for its first meeting of April at city hall on Tuesday.
  Key items include the appointment of a new fire chief to replace Normand Beauchamp who, it was announced last month, had resigned after assuming his duties in October 2017.
  The appointment of a new community emergency management coordinator will also be considered.
  Prior to the start of council’s regular meeting at 6 p.m., it will meet in came
  
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• Pennsylvania teacher battles throat cancer for 4th time - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 22:51
  Pennsylvania teacher battles throat cancer for 4th time  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAshley Kuzma continues to teach at McDowell Intermediate High School while battling the disease.
  
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• SIMPSON, Christine

  08-04-2019 21:36
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home, with her family by her side on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of the late Bob. Loving mother of Jennifer Pigeon (Dan) and Robin Riggins (Jay). Proud Grandma of Dylan (Nicole), Bobby (Grace), Colton, Parker, Lochlan and Ronan. At Christine’s request there will […]
  
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• Government-mandated carbon tax stickers planned for Ontario gas pumps

  08-04-2019 21:35
  TORONTO — Ontario drivers could soon see government-mandated stickers about the price of the carbon tax on gas pumps across the province, as the Progressive Conservatives open a new front in their battle with Ottawa over the levy. The environment and energy ministers made the announcement Monday in one of the near-daily events the Ontario […]
  
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• Ontario Introduces Transparency Measures to Reveal True Cost of Carbon Tax on Home Heating and Gas

  08-04-2019 21:24
  Province Intends to Require Gasoline Pumps, Natural Gas Bills to Reflect Increased Cost of Federal Carbon Tax OAKVILLE – Ontario’s government is standing up for the people by introducing a series of transparency measures that will prevent the federal government from hiding the true cost of its job-killing carbon tax. “The people of Ontario deserve […]
  
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• The Mom Stop: Mixed emotions greet weary traveler - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 21:18
  The Mom Stop: Mixed emotions greet weary traveler  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsI was excited to pick up my youngest daughter from preschool recently, since I hadn't seen her in several days. Actually, I saw her very little during March, as I've ...
  
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• PAQUETTE, Darcy

  08-04-2019 21:13
  With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Darcy, at home, lovingly surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the age of 88. Beloved husband and helpmate of Barb, his wife of 55 years. Son of the late Forrest and Marie Paquette. Proud and devoted father of Jodi Paquette (Danielle), Karen Van […]
  
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• Immigration application focuses on urgency to increase workforce

  08-04-2019 21:11 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie has 1.5 times as many people leaving the workforce than those entering it, statistics show.
  And with more than a quarter of its workforce over the age of 55, employers will be looking to replace 9,000 workers in the coming years.
  That’s the urgency that Sault Ste. Marie has articulated in its application for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot project.
  The city is waiting to hear the results of its application, formally submitted to the federal government, sometime th
  
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• DAROU (Evoy) Edith Lillian

  08-04-2019 21:10
  Passed away peacefully with dignity on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 97 years. Edith was predeceased by her loving husband William Glen Darou in 1980 and her parents Percival and Fern. Loving mother of Murray (Louise) of Alberta, Jim (Corri) of Arizona and Ron of Sault Ste. Marie. Proud Grandmother of Tisa […]
  
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• Celine Dion adds more Toronto, Montreal shows to North American tour

  08-04-2019 21:06
  TORONTO — Celine Dion is sliding a few extra Canadian tour dates onto her schedule before tickets go on sale to the general public. Less than a week after revealing plans to embark on an extensive world tour, the Quebec chanteuse is adding more shows in her home country. Dion will perform a third night at […]
  
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• HICKS, William

  08-04-2019 20:40
  Passed away peacefully on April 6, 2019 at the age of 72. Loving husband to Gail Hicks. Father to Kevin Hicks, Kirk (Sherry), Niki (Dan), Dionne (Tressie) and Craig (Jane). Proud Papa to BJ (Megan), Dayna (Kevin), Jerry, Joey, Jay and Christine. Great Papa to Raine-Abbey. He will be missed by his furry friend, Sambo. […]
  
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• U-17 Steel City Slam capture Bronze at the 2019 Hoopdome Tournament in Toronto

  08-04-2019 20:38
  The Steel City Slam basketball club had both of their U-17 teams competing in the 2019 Ontario Basketball sanctioned Hoopdome Tournament. The U-17 Team Blue faired well in the ‘A/’AA’ division, losing in the bronze medal game. Team ‘Orange’ had a tremendous run over the course of the weekend in the ‘AAA’ division (highest division […]
  
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• Distracted driving plays role in January fatality - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 20:14
  Distracted driving plays role in January fatality - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBond was set at $2500 on Monday for a St. Ignace woman facing charges stemming from the Jan 10, 2019 accident that claimed the life of Marsh W. Miller, 42, ...
  
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• Smoking pot vs. tobacco - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 19:37
  Smoking pot vs. tobacco  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAs more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers and others worry what that might mean for one of the country's biggest ...
  
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• UN warns peacekeeping in Mali will be hurt if Canada doesn’t extend mission

  08-04-2019 19:36
  OTTAWA — The United Nations is warning that it will be forced to curtail its peacekeeping efforts in Mali for several months unless Canada extends its mission there to prevent a gap in lifesaving medical evacuations. The potential impacts are detailed in a new report by the House of Commons’ defence committee, which heard firsthand […]
  
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• Faith Goldy, other hate promoters banned from presence on Facebook, Instagram

  08-04-2019 19:33
  OTTAWA — Six Canadian individuals and groups involved in “organized hate” have been banned from having any further presence on Facebook and Instagram. Those banned include one-time Toronto mayoral candidate Faith Goldy. Also banned are the Canadian Nationalist Front and its white nationalist chairman, Kevin Goudreau, Aryan Strikeforce, Wolves of Odin and Soldiers of Odin (also known as Canadian Infidels). Facebook is […]
  
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• Meet author Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli at the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library! - SaultOnline.com

  08-04-2019 19:30
  Meet author Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli at the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library!  SaultOnline.comOn Thursday April 25, 2019, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, 50 East Street, Rosanna will share from her newly-published book ...
  
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• Meet author Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli at the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library!

  08-04-2019 19:30
  On Thursday April 25, 2019, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, 50 East Street, Rosanna will share from her newly-published book La Brigantessa.  Copies of the book will be available for signing and purchase for $22.95. La Brigantessa is a work of historical fiction, based on the aftermath of Italy’s 1861 […]
  
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• Three face more than a dozen charges in alleged sex assaults in Kirkland Lake

  08-04-2019 19:24
  KIRKLAND LAKE, Ont. — Three people are facing a total of 14 charges in alleged sexual assaults on youth in northern Ontario. Provincial police say the alleged assaults were committed in Kirkland Lake, Ont. against two young victims. They say the three people now accused in the case are known to each other, but did […]
  
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• MICELI, Robert “Bob”

  08-04-2019 19:19
  Passed away suddenly, at the age of 64, on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Toronto General Hospital after a courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Bob was a devoted father to his four children; the late Natasha, late Tony, Michael (Melissa Deadman) and Melissa (Matt Thickson). His four grandchildren were a source of pride and […]
  
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• MCMILLAN, Ruth

  08-04-2019 19:14
  Peacefully at Algoma Residential Community Hospice, with her family by her side on Saturday, April 6, 2019 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Duncan McMillan. Daughter of the late Elliott and Sedilla Mason. Loving mother of Duncan (Donna) and Carol Garson (Terry). Dear sister of Mary (Maurice) and predeceased by Emma (late […]
  
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• NEWMAN, Etta

  08-04-2019 19:12
  Passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 96. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Alice Powley. Beloved wife of the late David “Harold” Newman. Loving mother of Karen Couturier (late Wilbert), late Irwin, Maureen Mason (Richard), Nancy Delavalle, Terry, Jacqueline […]
  
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• Global warming is shrinking glaciers faster than thought - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 18:36
  Global warming is shrinking glaciers faster than thought  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe most comprehensive measurement of glaciers worldwide found that thousands of inland masses of snow compressed into ice are shrinking 18 percent ...
  
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• Michigan Tech is bringing back mining engineering degree - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 18:11
  Michigan Tech is bringing back mining engineering degree  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan Technological University is reviving a mining engineering program, bringing back a department whose Upper Peninsula roots go back to the 1800s.
  
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• Theft charge laid

  08-04-2019 17:20 via saultstar.com
  City police have charged a 23-year-old woman for shoplifting.
  Police say the woman was seen placing items in a bag at a business in the 200 block of Bay Street. She was detained by store security and held for police.
  It’s alleged she stole about $110 of merchandise.
  A blue powder, believed to be fentanyl, was also found on her.
  Jodie Neveau, 23, of Hynes Street has been charged with theft under $5,000 possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and breach of probation.
  She is to
  
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• Woman turns herself in to police

  08-04-2019 17:17 via saultstar.com
  A woman who attempted to cash a cheque that didn’t belong to her is facing charges.
  Police say on Jan. 7, an 18-year-old woman attempted to cash a cheque for about $438 at a local business.
  Staff determined the cheque didn’t belong to her, refused to cash it and called police.
  Rune Laudadio, of Blue Jay Court, turned herself in to police on Sunday. She has been charged with possession of stolen property, obtaining credit by false pretense and breach of probation.
  She is to appear in
  
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• Toronto stocks down despite gains in energy sector, U.S. stock markets lower

  08-04-2019 17:13
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down in late-morning trading as a broad-based retreat more than offset gains by energy stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 42.83 points at 16,353.32. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 105.17 points at 26,319.82. The S&P 500 index was down 4.87 points at […]
  
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• Monday Morning Police Beat

  08-04-2019 17:10
  Female Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property On April 7th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 18 year old Rune Laudadio of Blue Jay Court for possession of stolen property. It’s alleged on January 7th, 2019 the accused attempted to cash a cheque for approximately $438 […]
  
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• Ryan Fry joining John Epping’s Ontario rink next season

  08-04-2019 17:08
  TORONTO — John Epping’s Ontario rink will add Ryan Fry at third next season after his departure from Brad Jacobs’ Northern Ontario powerhouse. Epping announced Monday that Fry will replace Craig Savill next season and join a rink that includes Brent Laing at lead and Mat Camm at second. “We are very excited to add Ryan Fry […]
  
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• Caught on Camera: Mischief to Apartment Building

  08-04-2019 16:49
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of mischief. On January 31, 2019 an unknown female attended an apartment building located at 365 Lake Street and caused an estimated $200 in damage. The unknown female was caught on camera putting shaving […]
  
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• Male Charged with Motor Vehicle Theft

  08-04-2019 16:45
  On April 6th, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 33 year old Joshua Wiwchar of Superior Drive for the theft of a motor vehicle. It’s alleged on April 1st, 2019 the accused took the keys to a vehicle that doesn’t belong to him. He didn’t return […]
  
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• US labels Irans Guard a terrorist organization - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 16:40
  US labels Irans Guard a terrorist organization  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIt's an unprecedented move because the U.S. has never before used the designation for an entire foreign government entity.
  
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• Canada can expect election meddling, but not on scale seen in U.S., spies warn

  08-04-2019 16:38
  OTTAWA — Canadian voters will very likely experience some kind of online foreign interference related to the coming federal election, a new report from the national cyberspy agency warns. But the agency says the meddling is unlikely to be on the scale of Russian interference against the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In an assessment released today, Canada’s Communications […]
  
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• Delta tops long-running ranking of US airlines - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 15:08
  Delta tops long-running ranking of US airlines  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDelta Air Lines comes in first in a long-running study that ranks U.S. airlines by how often flights arrive on time and other statistical measures.Researchers who ...
  
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• Community Change and Renewal Expert Has Ways To Improve Northern Ontario

  08-04-2019 14:22
  The Wishart Municipal Group (WMG), a division of the Wishart Law Firm, and Expertise for Municipalities (E4m) successfully hosted Peter Kenyon, a community renewal and change expert from the firm Bank of I.D.E.A.S. (Initiatives for the Development of Enterprising Action and Strategies) in the Algoma District from April 5th to April 7th, 2019. Peter Kenyon […]
  
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• Today in History April 8 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 14:07
  Today in History April 8  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Monday, April 8, the 98th day of 2019. There are 267 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 8, 1994, Kurt Cobain, singer and ...
  
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• Maple Leaf to build US$310-million facility for plant-based protein in Indiana

  08-04-2019 13:52
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has announced plans to build a US$310-million plant-based protein food processing facility in the United States. The company says the new plant will be in Shelbyville, Ind., as it works to expand its plant-based protein business. It will also invest approximately US$26 million to keep pace with growth […]
  
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• Village of Estral Beach Ordinance 1057 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 10:33
  Village of Estral Beach Ordinance 1057 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. VILLAGE OF ESTRAL BEACH. ORDINANCE 1057. The Village of Estral Beach created Ordinance 1057, “Municipal Civil Infractions”.
  
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• Kahle to host office hours in Adrian, Addison - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 10:30
  Kahle to host office hours in Adrian, Addison  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsState Rep. Bronna Kahle, R-Adrian, will host office hours in Adrian and Addison on Friday, April 12, where the 57th District representative will be available to ...
  
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• City of Luna Pier Ordinance No. 241 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 10:30
  City of Luna Pier Ordinance No. 241 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. CITY OF LUNA PIER. MONROE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 241. On March 28, 2019 the City of Luna Pier ...
  
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• City of Luna Pier Ordinance No. 171 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 10:30
  City of Luna Pier Ordinance No. 171 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. CITY OF LUNA PIER. MONROE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 171. On March 28, 2019 the ...
  
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• Ontario realtors advise government to end so-called ‘bully’ offers

  08-04-2019 10:00
  TORONTO — Ontario’s realtors say the province should ban so-called “bully” offers that they say give some home buyers an unfair advantage. Ontario Real Estate Association President Karen Cox says the government should use its current review of the act that governs realtors in the province to bar the practice. So-called “bully” offers are submitted by a […]
  
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• Coast guard struggling to help with rescues, Arctic resupply due to old fleet

  08-04-2019 10:00
  OTTAWA — Reduced search-and-rescue coverage, ferry-service disruptions, cancelled resupply runs to Arctic and coastal communities and nearly $2 million in lost navigational buoys. New documents obtained by The Canadian Press show those are among the real impacts that communities and business are starting to feel thanks to the aging Canadian Coast Guard fleet. And the […]
  
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• Beelen, Wilhelms join Laker volleyball recruiting class - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  08-04-2019 09:00
  Beelen, Wilhelms join Laker volleyball recruiting class - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — Lake Superior State volleyball head coach Dave Schmidlin has announced that three more student-athletes have joined the Laker roster ...
  
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• Saginaw Spirit blast Sault Ste. Marie to take 2-0 series lead - MLive.com

  08-04-2019 03:33
  Saginaw Spirit blast Sault Ste. Marie to take 2-0 series lead  MLive.comSpirit left wing Nicholas Porco works his way around Greyhounds defenseman Holden Wale at the Dow on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 in Saginaw.
  
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• Rainone wins festival award

  08-04-2019 02:51 via saultstar.com
  Trish Rainone’s performance in a short film earned the Sault Ste. Marie native an award from an Indian film festival.Crown Wood International Film Festival, held in Kolkata, named Rainone best actress for her role in One Night Stand.Rainone’s character, Ellen, initiates an affair with a businessman (Matthew Sauve).“I think it’s shot well and (Sauve) is a strong actor and carries the story well,” said Rainone in an e-mail to The Sault Star. “I don’t know
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie Police and Fire Hockey Game Raises Money For Late Fireman's Family - 9&10 News

  08-04-2019 01:19
  Sault Ste. Marie Police and Fire Hockey Game Raises Money For Late Fireman's Family  9&10 NewsTwo departments duked it out on a frozen pond today in Sault Ste. Marie. The city's fire and police departments replaced their usual uniforms with hockey pads in ...
  
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