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• Stompin' Tom gets a new look

  07-05-2019 23:44 via saultstar.com
  Duncan Fremlin sees fertile ground for a singer to one day do a rap version of a Stompin’ Tom Connors song about a clock crafted from cow manure.Read More
  
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• Sault drops pair at Cheboygan - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 23:17
  Sault drops pair at Cheboygan - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCHEBOYGAN — Sault High fell 11-1 and 6-2 against defending Straits Area Conference softball champion Cheboygan Monday. Amber Curtis, Madison O'Dell ...
  
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• Sault drops pair at Cheboygan - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 23:17
  Sault drops pair at Cheboygan  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCHEBOYGAN — Sault High fell 11-1 and 6-2 against defending Straits Area Conference softball champion Cheboygan Monday. Amber Curtis, Madison O'Dell ...
  
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• Blue Devils Straits baseball streak stopped by Chiefs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 23:17
  Blue Devils Straits baseball streak stopped by Chiefs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCHEBOYGAN — Sault High's two-year unbeaten baseball streak in the Straits Area Conference ended with a doubleheader setback at Cheboygan Monday.
  
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• No measles alerts: APH

  07-05-2019 23:14 via saultstar.com
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• Mattawa area under flood warning

  07-05-2019 22:27 via saultstar.com
  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – North Bay District is advising residents in the Ottawa River area, from the City of Temiskaming Shores south to Papineau-Cameron Township, that a special flood warning for the area is in effect until Monday. Read More
  
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• Timmins still wants Noront smelter

  07-05-2019 22:18 via saultstar.com
  TIMMINS – City officials are not giving up hope. Read More
  
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• Bulldogs shut down Saints in home opener - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 22:17
  Bulldogs shut down Saints in home opener - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRUDYARD — Rudyard collected two wins in its home softball opener Monday. The Bulldogs bounced back from two losses at Hillman last week, downing the St.
  
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• Bulldogs shut down Saints in home opener - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 22:17
  Bulldogs shut down Saints in home opener  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRUDYARD — Rudyard collected two wins in its home softball opener Monday. The Bulldogs bounced back from two losses at Hillman last week, downing the St.
  
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• City council wants transient accommodation policy developed

  07-05-2019 22:15 via saultstar.com
  City council has asked staff to pen a report that could see the development of a policy to ensure transient accommodations protect the property owner and the user. Read More
  
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• ADSB Celebrates Education Week – What Our Schools Are Doing

  07-05-2019 21:33
  ANNA MCCREA PS May 7 to 9 – Anna McCrea has a Book Fair planned. May 8 – Gr. 8’s are visiting Sault College.   BEN R. McMULLIN PS May 7 – Grade 3/4 students to Stokely Creek Welcome to Kindergarten from 6 – 7:30 pm. May 8 – Grade 8 students to Sault College. […]
  
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• ‘It is absolutely not fair’

  07-05-2019 20:44 via saultstar.com
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• RECTOR, Hervey Fred Jr.

  07-05-2019 20:22
  May 24, 1944 – May 6, 2019 ~ “What a fantastic journey that the Lord has seen fit to give me. Thank you! I don’t leave behind family and friends but I go forward to join my wife Sandi, and they should be truly happy for me!” – Herv Rector After a five year courageous […]
  
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• Huawei Canada officials say 5G ban wouldn’t end its commitment to Canada

  07-05-2019 20:18
  MARKHAM, Ont. — The chief security officer for Huawei Canada says the company’s record in Canada shows the China-based company can be trusted to supply the country’s fifth-generation wireless networks. Olivera Zatezalo says there’s never been a security breach from Huawei equipment since the company arrived in Canada more than a decade ago. She made the comments at Huawei Canada headquarters in […]
  
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• Bill Tinsley: Rewriting ‘the rules’ - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 20:16
  Bill Tinsley: Rewriting ‘the rules’  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIt is always important to know the rules. We have rules at school, rules at work and rules at home. We establish laws to govern traffic: speed limits, stop signs, ...
  
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• Baby Steps back to raise money for CareNet - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 20:16
  Baby Steps back to raise money for CareNet  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsOrganizers of the Baby Steps for CareNet trail race and fun run/walk hope that, in the event's second year, they can build upon the success of 2018. Baby Steps ...
  
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• Toronto’s Hot Docs festival reports record attendance numbers once again

  07-05-2019 19:57
  Toronto’s Hot Docs festival is reporting another record-breaking year of attendance figures. The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival says the 26th edition drew in about 228,000 people. That’s up from last year’s estimated audience of 223,000, and also up from the 215,000 reported in 2017. Matt Gallagher’s “Prey” won the $50,000 Rogers Audience Award for best Canadian […]
  
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• Rooley, Sid “The Cotton Candy Man”

  07-05-2019 19:45
  After a lengthy illness, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, with his loving family by his side at Sault Area Hospital on May 5, 2019 at the age of 83. Born in Sault Ste. Marie on July 23, 1935. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pamela. Lovingly remembered by his children, Gary, […]
  
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• Premo, William “Bill”

  07-05-2019 19:43
  A time to be born, March 14, 1960 ~ A time to die, May 6, 2019 After a short but courageous fight with cancer, Bill peacefully transitioned from this world surrounded by love into the loving open arms of God and his parents. Bill is survived by Michelle Robillard, his beloved partner and best friend […]
  
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• Dave Ramsey: You always need an emergency fund - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 19:14
  Dave Ramsey: You always need an emergency fund  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDear Dave,I'll be retiring in the next couple of years. When I leave my job, we will have a yearly income of $65000 through my pension. I don't think we need an ...
  
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• Sheehan “Delighted” With Noront Announcement

  07-05-2019 19:07
  Sault MP Terry Sheehan is delighted to see Sault Ste. Marie chosen as the partner community for the development of Noront Resources’ new Ferrochrome Production Facility. Sheehan believes this project is a perfect example of how different levels of government can work together, putting aside partisan politics, to achieve a common goal for Sault Ste. […]
  
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• Noront Chooses Sault Ste. Marie for Ferrochrome Production Facility - WDIO

  07-05-2019 18:56
  Noront Chooses Sault Ste. Marie for Ferrochrome Production Facility  WDIOA company developing mines in northwestern Ontario's "ring of fire" has selected Sault Ste. Marie as the site of its ferrochrome production facility. Provincial ...
  
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• Holland Hospital hosting OB/Gyn talks - Entertainment & Life - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 18:53
  Holland Hospital hosting OB/Gyn talks - Entertainment & Life  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHolland Hospital will host two free talks featuring doctors from OB/Gyn Associates of Holland who will share the latest information in birth experiences, obstetric ...
  
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• Teens soar with Civil Air Patrol - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 18:15
  Teens soar with Civil Air Patrol  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFive cadets of the Civil Air Patrol, Chippewa County Composite Squadron, recently completed powered aircraft flights at Sanderson Field. During each of their ...
  
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• Teens soar with Civil Air Patrol - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 18:15
  Teens soar with Civil Air Patrol - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFive cadets of the Civil Air Patrol, Chippewa County Composite Squadron, recently completed powered aircraft flights at Sanderson Field. During each of their ...
  
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• Canada calls out on China at WTO council meeting for evidence to back canola ban

  07-05-2019 18:13
  OTTAWA — Canada has used a major World Trade Organization gathering to demand China deliver evidence that Canadian canola is contaminated. Stephen de Boer, the Canadian ambassador to the world’s leading trade body in Geneva, told the WTO’s general council on Tuesday that Canada wants to meet in China in good faith to hear its […]
  
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• ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive set for Saturday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 18:12
  ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive set for Saturday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe 27th annual National Letter Carriers Food Drive “Stamp Out Hunger” will be held in the Eastern Upper Peninsula on Saturday. More and more people from ...
  
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• Ontario municipalities getting at least $80M less for child care: group

  07-05-2019 18:00
  TORONTO — An Ontario child-care advocacy organization says municipalities are getting at least $80 million less from the province in child care funding this year. Carolyn Ferns, with the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, says once municipalities calculate additional changes to cost-sharing agreements, that figure could rise dramatically. Education Minister Lisa Thompson says municipalities […]
  
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• Bust seizes $90,000 of narcotics, seven charged

  07-05-2019 17:35 via saultstar.com
  Seven people were charged, and narcotics with a street value of more than $90,000 were seized, as part of an investigation focused on drug trafficking in Sault Ste. Marie and area.Read More
  
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• Stocks down ahead of possible escalation in trade war between U.S. and China

  07-05-2019 17:29
  TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a triple-digit decline as an escalation in the trade war between the U.S. and China loomed. With negotiations set to resume on Thursday in Washington, the U.S. has said higher tariffs on China will take effect on Friday. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 152.59 points at 16,340.87. […]
  
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• Shoemaker Issues Statement on Noront Announcement

  07-05-2019 17:26
  Councillor Matthew Shoemaker issued the following statement concerning the Noront announcement at City Hall Tuesday. This is a great day for Sault Ste. Marie. After a thorough and competitive process, Noront has determined our community is the ideal place to do business in Northern Ontario. As we embark on the next phase of Noront’s due […]
  
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• Noront chooses Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Star

  07-05-2019 17:09
  Noront chooses Sault Ste. Marie  Sault StarBREAKING: Sault Ste. Marie lands ferrochrome processing facility  SooToday.comRing of Fire smelter to be built in Sault Ste. Marie  CTV NewsNoront picks Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., site for ferrochrome production facility  SooTodayView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Lake levels approaching record highs - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 17:09
  Lake levels approaching record highs  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGreat Lakes water levels continue to rise according to the International Lake Superior Board of Control (ILSBC) and are approaching record highs. “At the ...
  
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• Dr. Elaine Heffner: Parent worries, public concerns - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 17:09
  Dr. Elaine Heffner: Parent worries, public concerns  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCurrent news reports are filled with alarms about the widespread outbreak of measles, the largest since the disease was thought to have been eliminated here ...
  
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• Dr. Elaine Heffner: Parent worries, public concerns - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 17:09
  Dr. Elaine Heffner: Parent worries, public concerns - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCurrent news reports are filled with alarms about the widespread outbreak of measles, the largest since the disease was thought to have been eliminated here ...
  
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• Noront chooses Sault Ste. Marie

  07-05-2019 17:05 via saultstar.com
  Noront will build a ferrochrome production facility in Sault Ste. Marie. Read More
  
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• BREAKING: Sault Ste. Marie lands ferrochrome processing facility - SooToday.com

  07-05-2019 16:58
  BREAKING: Sault Ste. Marie lands ferrochrome processing facility  SooToday.comNoront chooses Sault Ste. Marie for its production facility  Timmins PressNoront chooses Sault Ste. Marie  Sault StarView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie chosen by Noront Resources as host location for FPF

  07-05-2019 16:39
  Sault Ste. Marie has been selected by Noront Resources Ltd. as the host location for a Ferrochrome Production Facility (FPF). The City’s submission to Noront was based on comprehensive research and analysis by the SSM FPF project team, in consultation with sector experts. It focused on competitive advantages such as: location, logistics, industrial workforce, infrastructure […]
  
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• Major Announcement To Be Made at 11am

  07-05-2019 16:39
  ONNtv is currently on scene at City Hall for a major announcement by the City of Sault Ste. Marie and the EDC.  Speculation has it that the announcement surrounding the Noront Resources and the ferrochrome smelter plant for Sault Ste. Marie will be announced. ONNtv has learned that Al Coutts from Noront will be attending […]
  
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• A Mentoring Event Aims to Inspire Students

  07-05-2019 16:25
  On Thursday May 9th, the Sault Technology Engagement and Mentoring (STEaM) group and YouLaunch (a division of the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC)), are conducting a mentoring event for Grades 9-12 students entitled –“Explore Tech – A Mentoring Event” (sponsored by Tenaris, with support from  FedNor and Sault College).  The goal of this event is to inspire our youth to get excit
  
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• Ring of Fire smelter to be built in Sault Ste. Marie - CTV News

  07-05-2019 16:16
  Ring of Fire smelter to be built in Sault Ste. Marie  CTV NewsBREAKING: Sault Ste. Marie lands ferrochrome processing facility  SooToday.comNoront chooses Sault Ste. Marie  Sault StarNoront plans to build ferrochrome smelter in Sault Ste. Marie  CBC NewsView full coverage on Google News
  
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• It's a sellout for Soo Sings for Kids

  07-05-2019 16:08 via saultstar.com
  Soo Sings for Kids isn’t the same old tune for Tanya Running.Read More
  
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• DELLA PENTA, Vilia

  07-05-2019 16:06
  Peacefully on Sunday May 5, 2019 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Nicola for 62 years. Loving mother of Maria (Lynn) Williamson and the late Nino. Daughter of the late Pasquale and Brigeda Cordileone. Predeceased by her siblings Louisa Franco  (Nunzio) of Montreal, Ermino Cordileone (Adelina) (Amelia) of Italy, Maria Brachio (Nicola) of […]
  
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• Drug Investigations Lead to Arrests

  07-05-2019 15:58
  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit and Crime Suppression Unit had been conducting investigations into drug distribution in Sault Ste. Marie and area. As a result of those investigations search warrants were executed at several locations in Sault Ste. Marie. On April 26th, 2019 officers with the Drug Enforcement Unit, Crime Suppression […]
  
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• Steak ‘n Shake in Holland Township closed - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 15:52
  Steak ‘n Shake in Holland Township closed  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHOLLAND TWP. — After several months of unpredictable closings, Steak 'n Shake in Holland Township has closed for good.At least, under its current ownership ...
  
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• Portland gets encouraging results from broadband survey - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 15:52
  Portland gets encouraging results from broadband survey  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPORTLAND — The city of Portland recently received the results of a survey polling residents on interest in a potential city-wide fiber optic broadband internet ...
  
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• Police offer advice for those approached by scammers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 15:52
  Police offer advice for those approached by scammers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIf a caller says he is from the IRS or Social Security, hang up. Those agencies don't make calls but instead, communicate by letter according to Branch County ...
  
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• Ground broken on MCCCs building renovations - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-05-2019 15:52
  Ground broken on MCCCs building renovations  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMonroe County Community College is in the process of a $9 million construction project on its main campus.
  
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• DOLLIMONT, Joseph “Gary”

  07-05-2019 15:47
  Gary was born in Newfoundland on April 19, 1958 – and died May 2, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sheila – his daughter, Jesse (Jeff) – his brothers Kevin (Denise), Aiden (Paula), Derm and Chris (Linda) – and his sisters Marg, Monica, and Alicia (Dave) – along with numerous nieces, […]
  
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• Green party win shows Canadians ‘preoccupied’ by climate change: Trudeau

  07-05-2019 15:45
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a B.C. byelection win for the Green party shows Canadians are “preoccupied” by climate change. Trudeau says it will be really important for Canadians to pick a government in the upcoming federal election that is committed to “climate action,” adding his party will be making this point during the fall campaign. Last […]
  
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