Sault Ste. Marie news

• No skis, please, we'll walk

  20-04-2019 23:11
  BRIAN KELLY/Sault Star
  Mallard ducks traverse some of the remaining snow at Bellevue Park on Saturday.
  
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• Savouring the moment

  20-04-2019 23:01
  BRIAN KELLY/Sault Star
  Siblings Steven Dunn and Cheryl Dunn speak on a bridge at Bellevue Park on Saturday. Steven enjoyed “the beautiful sun” and wildlife while Cheryl savoured “the fresh air” and “the nice smell of the trees.” The visit to the downtown park was the first of the year for the brother and sister.
  
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• Celebrate Earth Day April 22 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 23:01
  Celebrate Earth Day April 22  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEarth Day is Monday, and there are many possible way to take action and take care of the Earth. One way a local artist is spreading the word is by painting it.
  
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• Family spin

  20-04-2019 22:53
  BRIAN KELLY/Sault Star
  Cousins Julia Peake and Micah Peake spin siblings and cousins Carson Peake, Kiera Peake, Joe Peake and Abby Peake at Bellevue Park on Saturday. Julia, Carson and Kiera were visiting from North Bay.
  
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• Big freighter heads southbound

  20-04-2019 22:46
  Edwin H. Gott is downbound on the St. Mary’s River on Saturday. The 1,004-foot freighter was launched in 1978. Its 240-foot self-unloading boom is the longest on the Great Lakes. The 19,500-horsepower diesel engine is also the largest on the lakes, a profile on boatnerd.com reads.
  
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• God's love is written in blood - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 22:18
  God's love is written in blood - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDid you know that an average adult has between 1 and 1.5 gallons of blood flowing through their body? Under normal circumstances, we can afford to lose ...
  
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• Sault Youth Bowlers Gear up for National’s

  20-04-2019 21:09
  While the Soo is known for producing top tier athletes across a multitude of sports, seldom know about the talent from the lanes. So much so, Northcrest lanes is running out of room on their walls. Each time a team places at an event, they’re awarded with a banner. The Soo has plenty more opportunities […]
  
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• Barton to visit EUP - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 20:13
  Barton to visit EUP  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan Notable Book Tour to make stop in Pickford.
  
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• Parliament Hill pot protest meets new bureaucratic hurdles after legalization

  20-04-2019 20:09
  OTTAWA — Organizers of the first 4-20 “Weed Day” demonstration on Parliament Hill since Canada legalized recreational marijuana are learning a tough lesson — new freedoms bring great bureaucracy. Shawn Mac, a program director for 4-20 Ottawa, says his group is encountering more red tape Saturday than on past April 20 protests. Organizers can’t use the steps to the now-closed Centre Block, which […]
  
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• Kansas zookeeper attacked by Sumatran tiger early Saturday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 19:57
  Kansas zookeeper attacked by Sumatran tiger early Saturday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA Topeka zookeeper was injured Saturday morning during an incident involving Sanjiv, a Sumatran tiger.
  
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• Big game discussed

  20-04-2019 19:40
  A provincial committee tasked with big game management stops in Sault Ste. Marie in late May as part of a provincial tour.Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s big game management advisory committee will be in the city on May 28. Event information is to be posted at Ontario.ca/moose
  Committee members have experience in moose management and quota review, tourist outfitter operations and moose hunting, a release says.“We have heard concerns from hunters that the current approach
  
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• Mattson 'excited and honoured' for nominations

  20-04-2019 19:24 via saultstar.com
  Getting a Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards nomination is still a big deal for Kalle Mattson.The Sault Ste. Marie native is up for three awards.Mattson’s Youth got a nod for best album. He received an outstanding songwriter nomination for Astronaut and outstanding video for Kids on the Run.“I’m so excited and honoured to be nominated again for the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards amongst so many great artists, including my former bandmate and one of my closest friend
  
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• Uber driver charged in two sexual assault investigations: Toronto police

  20-04-2019 18:49
  Toronto police say an Uber driver is facing sexual assault charges in relation to two investigations. Police say 36-year-old Taneem Aziz of Mississauga faces one count each of forcible confinement and extortion, and two counts of sexual assault. The first alleged incident occurred on Sept. 6, 2018, after a 24-year-old woman entered a black SUV she believed to be the […]
  
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• Remedial reading program expands

  20-04-2019 17:55
  A remedial reading program is being expanded to all Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board elementary schools.The English Catholic board will spend $49,500 for nine Empower Reading kits and training.Empower Reading was piloted at Holy Cross and Holy Family in September 2017 and expanded to St. Basil, St. Paul, St. Mary’s French Immersion, St. Francis French Immersion and Sacred Heart in Espanola last September.“The students’ reading levels have gone up significantly,&rdq
  
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• Canada Post's rubber bands bother Boyer

  20-04-2019 16:38
  Blue elastic bands dropped on the ground by Canada Post letter carriers make Kimmy Boyer see red.Snow melting with spring’s return gave Boyer a view she didn’t like.“You don’t see it as much during the wintertime,” she told The Sault Star. “We have spring coming and everything’s melting and this is what we get to see.”The personal support worker eyes the pieces of rubber in the driveways of the homes of her clients and especially near communal mail
  
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• Meet Logan. He had the 'Sault Ste. Marie Blues' - SooToday.com

  20-04-2019 16:30
  Meet Logan. He had the 'Sault Ste. Marie Blues'  SooToday.comSinger/songwriter Logan McKillop had rough time during first visit to Sault; returning to play Water Tower Inn Pub in May.
  
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• Meet Logan. He had the 'Sault Ste. Marie Blues' - SooToday

  20-04-2019 16:30
  Meet Logan. He had the 'Sault Ste. Marie Blues'  SooTodaySinger/songwriter Logan McKillop had rough time during first visit to Sault; returning to play Water Tower Inn Pub in May.
  
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• Six months after legalization, high prices and supply issues boost illicit pot market

  20-04-2019 16:00
  TORONTO — When cannabis supply at Small Town Buds begins to dwindle, co-owner Chris Felgate shuts the doors of his Devon, Alta., shop and turns customers away. Even though the legal retailer often still has oils and capsules in stock, most shoppers are looking for the store’s namesake product, he said. “Having our doors open with no […]
  
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• “BlaSters”Hoping To Be “The Place to Go”

  20-04-2019 15:42
  Das Kumar wants “BlaSter” to be “the place to go”. Announced earlier this month, Soo Blasters has been completing their overhaul of their venue that will be ready by the end of April. Aside from the name change, a $500,000 investment into “modern games”, a brand new menu and a new $100,000 sound system, “BlaSter” […]
  
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• The Period Purse starts spring drive

  20-04-2019 15:09
  A shelter for youth continues to benefit from The Period Purse’s drives for menstrual products and personal care items for women.Pauline’s Place is the chosen charity for the Sault Ste. Marie group’s upcoming campaign that starts Monday and runs until May 4.The Queen Street East shelter was also helped by The Period Purse’s first two campaigns in 2018.“They’ve been great and they’re always so appreciative of all the bags,” co-ordinator Megan Scott
  
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• Millroy: I am eating a little crow at the moment…

  20-04-2019 15:02
  I am eating a little crow at the moment, courtesy of the Soo Greyhounds, but rather than it being a stomach turner I find I am enjoying it immensely. You see, last year when I did my 21st annual season roundup on the team from a fan’s point of view, I predicted a losing season […]
  
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• One held for attempted murder in Luce County - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 14:08
  One held for attempted murder in Luce County  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan State Police from the Sault Post have arrested one suspect for attempted murder following a Thursday evening incident in Luce County. Troopers were ...
  
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• Sault Schools after school program keeps kids busy - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 14:07
  Sault Schools after school program keeps kids busy  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA revamped after school program for younger students in the Sault Area Public Schools district has been a hit, according to its co-coordinators. Symantha Morley ...
  
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• Today in History April 20 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 13:06
  Today in History April 20  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Saturday, April 20, the 110th day of 2019. There are 255 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 20, 1999, the Columbine High ...
  
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• Budlong Street water main work begins Tuesday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 10:20
  Budlong Street water main work begins Tuesday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsADRIAN — Installation of a water main on Budlong Street between Riverside Avenue and Loveland Road will begin Tuesday, April 23, weather dependent.
  
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• No winning ticket for Friday night’s $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

  20-04-2019 09:44
  TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $25.5 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on April 26 will grow to approximately $35 million. The Canadian Press
  
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• Water and sewer rates to increase - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 09:00
  Water and sewer rates to increase - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWater and sewer rates appear poised to increase as the Sault Ste. Marie City Commission continues to prepare the 2019-20 budget. Using the long-time ...
  
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• MSP makes arrest for 2018 fatal crash - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 09:00
  MSP makes arrest for 2018 fatal crash - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMichigan State Police from the St. Ignace Post have announced the arrest of a 25-year old woman following their investigation into Sept. 1, 2018 accident on ...
  
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• Celebrate Earth Day April 22 - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 09:00
  Celebrate Earth Day April 22 - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Earth Day, and there are many possible ways to take action and take care of the Earth. One way a local artist is spreading the word is by painting it.
  
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• Monroe Township 4/16/2019 meeting synopsis - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 06:38
  Monroe Township 4/16/2019 meeting synopsis  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. MONROE CHARTER TOWNSHIP. MONROE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Synopsis of a Regular Meeting. Held on April 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m..
  
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• Homer Ray Wells notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 06:38
  Homer Ray Wells 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. 2019-0172- ...
  
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• Exeter Township 4/16/2019 meeting minutes - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 06:38
  Exeter Township 4/16/2019 meeting minutes - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. Exeter Township. Regular Board Meeting. April 16, 2019. Supervisor Queen called meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at ...
  
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• Clyde Evans notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 06:38
  Clyde Evans 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. 2019-0135- ...
  
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• City of Monroe Ordinance 19-005 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 06:38
  City of Monroe Ordinance 19-005  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. ORDINANCE 19-005. An Ordinance to amend Part Two, Chapter 720, Zoning, Section 720-23, Zoning Map, of the Code of the City of ...
  
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• Brooklyn Alisa Doering 4/30/2019 hearing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 06:38
  Brooklyn Alisa Doering 4/30/2019 hearing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBrooklyn Alisa Doering 4/30/2019 hearing.
  
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• Arla Jean Draves, notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 06:38
  Arla Jean Draves, 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. 2019-0178- ...
  
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• Hillsdale man set for exam in CSC case - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  20-04-2019 01:36
  Hillsdale man set for exam in CSC case  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHILLSDALE — A Hillsdale man arrested in early April on two felony allegations of sex crimes with a minor is tentatively scheduled to appear in the Hillsdale ...
  
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