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• SSMEDC Hosting Public Open House

  29-04-2019 23:00
  The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation has some news to share. The organization is holding an open house event on Fri., May 10 at its Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship in the Machine Shop from 1 to 3 p.m. During the forum, staff will be presenting on their 2018 results. The event is open to […]
  
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• Saints hope to take advantage of team speed - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 22:19
  Saints hope to take advantage of team speed  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsST. IGNACE — The St. Ignace Saints did not want let the snow and cold delay the start of their softball season so they went south and snuck in four games in ...
  
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• Swept clean is not enough             

  29-04-2019 22:12 via saultstar.com
  Why are so many young people killing themselves or overdosing? Read More
  
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• ‘We’re just in a vacuum’

  29-04-2019 21:56 via saultstar.com
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• Gay BYU student comes out in valedictorian speech - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 21:48
  Gay BYU student comes out in valedictorian speech  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMatt Easton said Monday he hopes his decision helps ease loneliness felt by other LGBTQ students at the institution where an honor code forbids dating ...
  
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• Judge issues Order for Security for Costs against Railmark Canada

  29-04-2019 21:45 via saultstar.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp. has been successful in obtaining an Order for Security for Costs against Railmark Canada Ltd.
  Earlier this month, Ontario Superior Court’s Justice E Gareau ordered that Railmark Canada must pay the court $60,000 as security for costs if the company plans on pursuing its lawsuit.
  If the payment is not paid within 30 days of the April 18th ruling, then the defendants, who include the EDC, the Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, former
  
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• New Vice Principals Appointed for CSCNO

  29-04-2019 21:22
  The Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Corinne Langevin as Vice-Principal at École secondaire catholique Champlain (Chelmsford) and of Ms. Anne Marineau as Vice-Principal at École Notre-Dame-du-Sault (Sault Ste. Marie) for the 2019-2020 school year. These individuals have been contributing to the success and vitality of CSCNO’s […]
  
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• The Mom Stop: Spring cleaning takes deeper meaning - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 21:18
  The Mom Stop: Spring cleaning takes deeper meaning  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIs hoarding genetic? That's what I wondered recently while in the middle of finding a dusty box of unopened mail from 2004 and a bag of tire chains at my late ...
  
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• Environment 'taking a hit' from province: Officials

  29-04-2019 21:12 via saultstar.com
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• VIDEO: Sault Optician Earns National Recognition

  29-04-2019 20:50
  Theodore and Pringle Optical is now home to the Best Optician in the nation. Through Loblaws, Sarah Rohe was recognized as the best optician for all Optical’s under the Loblaws brand, which includes Shoppers, Independent Grocers, etc.    
  
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• City Staff to Host Bicycle Route Network Open House

  29-04-2019 20:24
  The City of Sault Ste. Marie is committed to implementing a comprehensive network of bicycle routes across the community that link key points of interest, employment, recreation, and residential areas. Four of these routes are anticipated to be implemented this summer: Pine Street – Queen Street to Northern Avenue Queen Street – Sault Ste. Marie […]
  
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• Funny Guy Comes To Soo Blaster This Saturday

  29-04-2019 19:52
  Tyler Morrison is one of the fastest rising comedians in North America with his hilarious brand of working-class comedy. Tyler has headlined and sold out numerous shows across Canada and beyond. On his exhausting resume, you will find that Tyler has been featured at the Boston Comedy Festival, Atlanta Laughing Skull Festival, Just For Laughs […]
  
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• Get permit before burning outdoors

  29-04-2019 19:38 via saultstar.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services encourages the public to get their burning permit if they plan on burning. Read More
  
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• Leaf and Yard Waste Collection, Landfill and Waste Depot Schedules

  29-04-2019 19:37
  Residents are reminded of the 2019 seasonal schedules for Leaf and Yard Waste, City Landfill and Household Hazardous Waste Depot Collection. Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Start date collection for Route A scheduled to begin on April 30 has been postponed due to weather conditions. Please note that Leaf and Yard Waste collection will begin […]
  
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• Sault College Men’s Basketball Coach Announced

  29-04-2019 19:06
  The Sault College Cougars are pleased to announce the recent hiring of Patrick Murray as the Head Coach of the Varsity Men’s Basketball team for the 2019-2020 OCAA season. Prior to accepting the position, Murray served as an Assistant Coach for his alma mater on Algoma University’s Men’s and Women’s teams for the last 7 […]
  
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• MDOT lifting some spring weight restrictions on state highways in Upper Peninsula Wednesday

  29-04-2019 18:59
  As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will lift seasonal weight restrictions from the southern Michigan border north to and including US-2 from Iron Mountain to St. Ignace. Frost restrictions are still in effect and will be enforced on all state trunkline highways north of this line and on […]
  
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• You can burn! But only if you have a permit

  29-04-2019 18:49
  Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services encourages the public to use caution when burning.  With the spring season finally upon us, there is an increased potential for grass fires.  With grass and brush starting to dry out, it is very easy for fire to spread uncontrollably with a small amount of wind. Unattended burning is the […]
  
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• Online Campaign to Help Norland Farms Begins

  29-04-2019 18:33
  As first reported by SaultOnline.com /ONNtv last week, a fire completely destroyed a milking barn located in Laird Township. The fire broke out shortly after midnight on Thursday. Luckily, no one was hurt and the cows were all rescued and transported to a farm on St. Joseph Island for milking.No cause of the fire has […]
  
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• Budget Announcement in Ontario a Threat to Public Transit Operations in Sault Ste. Marie: Canada’s Largest Transit Union

  29-04-2019 18:22
  The President of Amalgamated Transit Union Canada says the budgetary priorities of the Conservative government of Ontario that were announced yesterday are grave threats to transit operations. “Any municipality that was promised an increase in gas tax revenue will be reeling from yesterday’s broken promise in the budget. Local governments were promised a doubling of […]
  
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• BOUGIE, Laurie

  29-04-2019 17:43
  I leave you with these words… I remain always in your hearts as you all are in mine.  I have no fears….. I don’t want any tears! It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Laurie, but we take great peace knowing she is now in the gentle loving arms of her mom, […]
  
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• CELEBRATION OF LIFE: CLARK, David Malcolm

  29-04-2019 17:37
  Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service at Bethel Bible Chapel on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. with fellowship and luncheon to follow. Memorial donations to the F.J. Davey Home Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road, […]
  
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• FINDLAY, Jordan Ryan Scott

  29-04-2019 17:35
  With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our gentle giant, Jordan Ryan Scott Findlay, 27, on April 23, 2019. He was born August 22, 1991 in Sault Ste. Marie. Son to Robert and Kathy Findlay. Jordan was the youngest of five siblings who very much loved and adored him from the moment he […]
  
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• Federal Court orders second WestJet employee to testify in competition probe

  29-04-2019 17:33
  OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Canada has ordered a second senior employee at WestJet Airlines Ltd. to testify under oath, the latest development in a predatory pricing investigation into WestJet and its budget subsidiary, Swoop, by Canada’s competition watchdog. The inquiry, launched by the Competition Bureau in the fall, concerns allegations the two carriers used anti-competitive practices to crowd out […]
  
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• Forests Ontario Intends to Continue to Plant Trees and Speak for the Forest

  29-04-2019 17:31
  Despite the recent Ontario government announcement to cut the 50 Million Tree program, Forests Ontario expects to find a way, with existing and new partners, to plant trees, educate Ontarians and speak for the forest and all forest users, the tree planting and forest advocacy group said today. Forests Ontario, Canada’s largest tree planting charity, […]
  
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• Financials help Toronto stocks edge higher, U.S. stock markets also creep up

  29-04-2019 17:22
  TORONTO — Strength in the heavyweight financial sector helped Canada’s main stock index edge higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also crept upward. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 8.28 points at 16,621.74. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 2.04 points at 26,545.37. The S&P 500 index was up […]
  
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• First Nations leaders call for solution to Kashechewan flooding

  29-04-2019 17:13
  TORONTO — First Nations leaders are calling on the provincial government to help press Ottawa to relocate the community of Kashechewan as it deals with annual flooding. Kashechewan First Nation has been evacuated, as its more than 2,500 members have been flown to other locations across the province. The northern Ontario community first flooded in […]
  
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• Caught on Camera: Tablet Stolen From Walmart

  29-04-2019 17:09
  On April 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.an unknown male attended Walmart on Great Northern Road. The unknown male selected a RCA tablet valued at $248 from the customer service desk. The unknown male took off his jacket using it to select and conceal the tablet. The unknown male proceeded to exit the store and got […]
  
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• Living Sustainably: Native plants are beautiful, beneficial - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 16:18
  Living Sustainably: Native plants are beautiful, beneficial  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThis growing season, you can help reintroduce native plants to our otherwise cultivated landscapes of non-native or invasive plants and monocultures of green ...
  
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• FORECAST: Showers & cool - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 16:18
  FORECAST: Showers & cool  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe National Weather *Service's* forecast for the Holland area for today, April 29, calls for rain showers through the early afternoon with cooler temperatures.
  
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• Federal funds eyed for makerspace kitchen - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 16:18
  Federal funds eyed for makerspace kitchen  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsADRIAN — *Fresh* off meeting its fundraising goal, a local nonprofit is going after federal funds to help complete its makerspace kitchen. Organizers for the Adrian ...
  
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• The “Arts in Bloom” at the Algoma Art Gallery

  29-04-2019 16:12
  “Be engaged. Be opened minded” was what Art Gallery of Algoma director Jasmina Jovanovic wanted Sault Ste. Marie patrons to take back from Art in Bloom. The Art Gallery of Algoma welcomed in members and non-members to their event Friday night that was accompanied by live music and dinner. Artists are tasked with finding one […]
  
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• Test Drive: 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti AWD - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 16:11
  Test Drive: 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti AWD  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEntry price: $38295Price as tested: $55290This week we drive the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Italian-built sports performance sedan that lives up to its legacy ...
  
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• Male charged following emailed bomb threat

  29-04-2019 15:53 via saultstar.com
  City police have taken a man into custody following an emailed bomb threat to the city’s downtown area. Read More
  
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• Thunderbirds hand out hardware at Centre Ice

  29-04-2019 14:46
  With their 20th season in the NOJHL officially in the books, the Soo Thunderbirds hosted its 2018-2019 awards banquet on Sunday night at Centre Ice Bar & Grill upstairs at the Community First Soo Pee Wee Arena in Sault Ste. Marie. Prior to the awards ceremony, the team owner, management, players, coaching staff, game night […]
  
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• Get Your Rain Barrels Here!

  29-04-2019 14:35
  For those of us with green thumbs, finding the best materials and tools to tend to our gardens can be a high priority. While the top fertilizers, seeds and weeding strategies can be debating at length, it is also critical to recognize the importance of quality water when considering how to care for your garden. […]
  
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• Employment Expertise — Meet the employer: Brenner Excavating Inc. - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 14:32
  Employment Expertise — Meet the employer: Brenner Excavating Inc.  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBrenner Excavating Inc. works on projects with the Michigan Department of Transportation to create roads and paths in West Michigan. At BEI, everyone is ...
  
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• Athens ‘The Bad Seed’ comes to Athens theater - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 14:32
  Athens ‘The Bad Seed’ comes to Athens theater  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThey've done comedies, classics and a farce; they hope to do a musical in the future; but presently the players with the Athens Community Theater are ...
  
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• Addison Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall up for sale - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 14:32
  Addison Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall up for sale  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsADDISON — The congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Addison has merged with a congregation in Jackson and is putting its Kingdom Hall up for sale.
  
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• Today in History April 29 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 14:12
  Today in History April 29  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Monday, April 29, the 119th day of 2019. There are 246 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 29, 1992, a jury in Simi Valley, ...
  
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• Fatal illness detected in another Michigan cattle herd - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 14:00
  Fatal illness detected in another Michigan cattle herd  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsOfficials say a small beef cattle herd in northern Michigan has been infected with bovine tuberculosis. The state Department of Agriculture and Rural ...
  
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• OPP crime unit investigating after man’s body found in Arnprior, Ont.

  29-04-2019 10:24
  RENFREW, Ont. — Officers from an Ontario Provincial Police crime unit are investigating the death of a local man in the town of Arnprior, Ont,. The OPP say the body of 34-year-old Russell Rouleau was located Sunday evening on a flooded area of Riverview Drive. Police say Rouleau had been reported missing earlier in the day. […]
  
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• Ida Township 5/14/2019 public hearing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 08:54
  Ida Township 5/14/2019 public hearing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIDA TOWNSHIP. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. Notice is hereby given that the Ida Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on ...
  
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• Tuition assistance helps 2 seniors pursue nursing degrees - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-04-2019 05:31
  Tuition assistance helps 2 seniors pursue nursing degrees  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHILLSDALE — Hillsdale Hospital President and CEO Duke Anderson presented two area students with academic tuition assistance to pursue nursing degrees ...
  
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• Trudeau says country must talk about how and where to rebuild after floods

  29-04-2019 00:42
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau didn’t close the door Sunday on using federal dollars to help relocate communities facing the recurring threat of severe flooding. Flooding in New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario has forced the evacuation of thousands, and threatened more property as water continues to rise with peaks not expected along the Ottawa […]
  
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• “Everybody has the responsibility to do everything we can,” says WSIB Chair

  29-04-2019 00:16
  228 people have died from workplace-related injuries in 2018 alone. WSIB Chair Elizabeth Witmer hopes to bring more awareness (and hopefully prevention) to this heartbreaking statistic. Apr. 28 is the WSIB National Day of Mourning in Canada. The Day of Mourning, also known as Workers’ Memorial Day, is officially recognized in about 100 countries worldwide,  […]
  
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