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• Are you within the ages of 55 and Beyond?

  13-05-2019 23:52
  Join us for our annual Boomers and Beyond event at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, 50 East Street on Wednesday June 5th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for all things Boomers and Beyond! Come see creepy crawlers from Entomica, learn how to use Urban Poles and drop in at our Gadget Corner. Demonstrations and displays from […]
  
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• Judge orders psych evaluation for Appalachian Trail suspect - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:46
  Judge orders psych evaluation for Appalachian Trail suspect  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsOver the weekend, matters turned deadly in southwestern Virginia, where he is accused of stabbing one hiker to death and seriously injuring another.
  
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• You may receive a call from PUC… to help lower your bill!

  13-05-2019 23:40
  PUC Services Inc. (PUC) Customers may receive a phone call from PUC in the coming weeks. This call is part of an awareness campaign PUC is kicking off to spread the word about the Affordability Fund Program (AFT). This provincially funded program, launched in early 2018, helps Ontarians lower their electricity use, which will ultimately […]
  
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• Rudyard wins pair, claims tourney title - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:18
  Rudyard wins pair, claims tourney title - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsROSCOMMON — Rudyard started a busy stretch of games with a pair of wins on Saturday. The Bulldogs finished 2-0 in a tournament at Roscommon, winning ...
  
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• Rudyard wins pair, claims tourney title - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:18
  Rudyard wins pair, claims tourney title  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsROSCOMMON — Rudyard started a busy stretch of games with a pair of wins on Saturday. The Bulldogs finished 2-0 in a tournament at Roscommon, winning ...
  
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• Ohio hair ball is 125 pounds and counting - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:18
  Ohio hair ball is 125 pounds and counting  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhat's 4 feet tall, 125 pounds and is covered in hair?No, it's not Cousin Itt of the Addams Family. It's Hoss, the giant ball of human hair.Hoss, named after Dan ...
  
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• Ohio hair ball is 125 pounds and counting - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:18
  Ohio hair ball is 125 pounds and counting - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhat's 4 feet tall, 125 pounds and is covered in hair?No, it's not Cousin Itt of the Addams Family. It's Hoss, the giant ball of human hair.Hoss, named after Dan ...
  
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• Inland Lakes shuts down Sault High - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:18
  Inland Lakes shuts down Sault High - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsINDIAN RIVER — Sault High ran into some stiff competition and dropped a pair of non-conference softball games at Inland Lakes Friday. Inland Lakes (20-0) ...
  
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• Inland Lakes shuts down Sault High - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:18
  Inland Lakes shuts down Sault High  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsINDIAN RIVER — Sault High ran into some stiff competition and dropped a pair of non-conference softball games at Inland Lakes Friday. Inland Lakes (20-0) ...
  
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• Bulldogs claim softball tournament at Roscommon - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:18
  Bulldogs claim softball tournament at Roscommon  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsROSCOMMON — Rudyard finished 2-0 to capture a softball tournament at Roscommon Saturday. Rudyard pounded out 16 hits and clipped Roscommon 16-1 ...
  
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• Blue Devils compete at Gladwin tournament - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:18
  Blue Devils compete at Gladwin tournament - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGLADWIN — The Sault High Blue Devils girls soccer team played in the Gladwin Invitational on Saturday. In the first game the Blue Devils lost 4-0 to Saginaw ...
  
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• Blue Devils compete at Gladwin tournament - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 23:18
  Blue Devils compete at Gladwin tournament  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGLADWIN — The Sault High Blue Devils girls soccer team played in the Gladwin Invitational on Saturday. In the first game the Blue Devils lost 4-0 to Saginaw ...
  
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• CRAMP, Peter Anthony

  13-05-2019 23:14
  Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Peter will be forever loved and always missed by his wife Peggy.  Loving father of Tony (Shelagh), David (Kelly), Kevin (Jen) and Stephen.  He treasured his grandchildren Jaime, Lily and Chloe.  Peter has been predeceased by his sister, Kathleen and his brothers Bill, Bob and […]
  
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• Stocks, commodities tumble as China strikes back - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 22:41
  Stocks, commodities tumble as China strikes back  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe S&P 500 headed for the biggest slide in four months and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 500 points after China targeted some of the ...
  
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• Hampton, Peter

  13-05-2019 22:35
  Passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at ARCH on May 11, 2019 at the age of 69. Born in Sault Ste. Marie on May 19, 1949. Survived by his loving wife, Hedy. Lovingly remembered by his children, Jesse Hampton (Deidre Thompson), Mollie Hampton (Andre) and his stepdaughters, Danielle (Chris) and Kymberly. Grandfather of Dylan, Logan, Olivia, […]
  
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• Could popular beauty products be making you sick? - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 22:16
  Could popular beauty products be making you sick?  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIngredients found in soaps, lotions, shampoos and other beauty products could be making you sick, researchers claim.Now, lawmakers are taking action.
  
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• SSMEDC releases 2018 results report

  13-05-2019 22:10
  What has the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation (SSMEDC) been up to? The answer can be found in its 2018 Annual Report. Released last week, the publication outlines the organization’s activity and results generated for the community. Highlights for the corporation’s Business Development division include: In 2018, the SSMEDC assisted a total of 164 […]
  
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• MAITLAND, Pernell, Cameron

  13-05-2019 22:06
  Peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 56. Loving father of Victoria Maitland (Marco). He will be missed by his girl friend Betty Pokno. Son of the late Betty Lou Ervin, late Alvin Maitland and the late John “Jack” Ervin. Dear brother of Glenna Gagnon […]
  
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• DSSMSSAB Strengthens Governance & Accountability

  13-05-2019 21:57
  The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board Continues to Strengthen Governance and Accountability with the Direct Provision of Services The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSMSSAB) continues to strengthen its Board governance and effectiveness, moving from a contracted-services organization structure to a direct employment structure. Because of this […]
  
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• CORMIER, Ella

  13-05-2019 21:51
  Passed away peacefully at the age of 99 with family by her side on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William (Willy) for 59 years. Proud mother of Dennis, William Jr., Ruby Laframboise (Richard) and Marc (Cindy). She has four beautiful grandchildren, Robert and Richard Jr. Laframboise, Ayla and Adam Cormier. She […]
  
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• MITCHELL, Marjorie (nee Young)

  13-05-2019 21:48
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Joe Mitchell. Loving mother of the late Lynn (late Linda), Janet White (Bud) and Ian. Mother-in-law of Beth. Cherished Grandma of Joe White (Pauline), Rob White, Jamie White (Denise), Karen McLean, Vickie Mitchell, Pam Stafford […]
  
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• City applies for provincial road repair funding

  13-05-2019 21:43 via saultstar.com
  It may be later than usual, but the provincial government is accepting applications for two important road funding programs. Read More
  
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• Social media giants ignore law, don’t take Canada seriously: MPs

  13-05-2019 21:00
  OTTAWA — Politicians are increasingly concerned that social media giants have become so big, powerful and rich that they are effectively above the law — at least in a small country like Canada. Their concern was on display last week at a meeting of the House of Commons access to information, privacy and ethics committee, where Liberal […]
  
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• Ontario to change combat sport rules in bid to attract more events to province

  13-05-2019 21:00
  TORONTO — Combat sport laws in Ontario are set to be overhauled in what the government says is an effort to draw more high profile events to the province and bolster athlete safety. Michael Tibollo, minister of tourism, culture and sport, said the government plans to replace legislation that governs sports like boxing, mixed martial arts and kickboxing to […]
  
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• DSSAB to assume direct deliver of Emergency Medical Services in 2020

  13-05-2019 20:48 via saultstar.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie District Social Services Administration Board will be taking direct control of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the new year. Read More
  
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• Environment lobby says senators letting Big Oil ‘run amok’ on assessment bill

  13-05-2019 20:08
  OTTAWA — Environment advocates say Canadian senators are bowing to pressure from the energy industry to gut the government’s environmental-assessment legislation. More than 130 amendments are on the table at a Senate committee that could dramatically alter much of the bill, including moves to reduce cabinet discretion to intervene and making it harder for anyone to […]
  
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• Police investigating rappers' ties to shootings around Miami - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 19:58
  Police investigating rappers' ties to shootings around Miami  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPolice agencies across South Florida worked the crime scenes and appealed for help in identifying those responsible for the violence surrounding the Rolling ...
  
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• Denied graves by Nazis, resistance fighters finally buried - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 19:58
  Denied graves by Nazis, resistance fighters finally buried  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsExecuted for standing up against Adolf Hitler's dictatorship and then denied graves so as not to become a rallying point for others, the partial remains of 300 Nazi ...
  
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• Ontario government cuts $46M from provincial police budget

  13-05-2019 19:39
  TORONTO — Ontario is planning to cut about $46 million this year from the provincial police budget. The Progressive Conservative government’s expenditure estimates for this year show the funding drop, which largely comes out of “field and traffic services.” Solicitor General Sylvia Jones says she has faith that the leadership of the Ontario Provincial Police […]
  
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• CHAN, Sue Lin “Lem”

  13-05-2019 19:21
  After a courageous fight with cancer, Lem passed away peacefully at ARCH on Friday, May 10, 2019 with his loving family by his side at the age of 85. Beloved husband for 49 years of Linda, father of daughter, Rosanne, and son, Jason. Son of the late Yin Tong (father) and Eng Chai (mother). Brother […]
  
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• Caught on Camera: BBQ Theft at Romes Independent Grocers

  13-05-2019 19:13
  Crime Stoppers and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in identifying the suspects involved in this incident of break and enter and theft. On May 2, 2019 at approximately 1:40 am, two unknown males entered a locked compound at Romes Independent Grocers and attempted to steal a BBQ valued at $450. […]
  
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• Students To Compete in 2019 Special Olympics Ontario Invitational Youth Games

  13-05-2019 18:54
  In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympic movement, the 2019 Special Olympics Ontario Invitational Youth Games will bring together 2000 student athletes from around the world to Toronto May 14th – 17th. The Algoma District School Board is very pleased to be sending over 30 student athletes from Rockhaven School in Serpent […]
  
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• Supreme Court allows lawsuit over iPhone apps - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 18:38
  Supreme Court allows lawsuit over iPhone apps - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNew Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the court's four liberals in rejecting a plea from Cupertino, California-based Apple to end the lawsuit over the 30 percent ...
  
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• Great Lakes Honda Raises $1120 for Women In Crisis

  13-05-2019 18:38
  By Audrey Harrison (special to SaultOnline.com) Ladies gathered at Great Lakes Honda for their 3rd annual Honda & Heels event this past Friday to show their support towards Women in Crisis Algoma. The event, put on by Great Lakes Honda, brought woman together to raise money for Women in Crisis and to bring awareness to […]
  
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• When a Harlem Globetrotter visited Monroe Road Elementary - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 18:07
  When a Harlem Globetrotter visited Monroe Road Elementary  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDizzy English gave a show at Monroe Road Elementary School after a student won the visit in a contest.
  
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• Tom Treece: Meanderings on generosity, love of mothers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 18:07
  Tom Treece: Meanderings on generosity, love of mothers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsOne of the stories Tom tells in his column this week is of meeting women who were once students in his mother's Sunday School class.
  
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• Roll Call: Recent noteworthy votes in Michigan Legislature - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 18:07
  Roll Call: Recent noteworthy votes in Michigan Legislature  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEditor's Note: This week's Roll Call Report looks at noteworthy votes in the Michigan LegislatureSenate Bill 1: Senate version, no-fault auto insurance reform.
  
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• Blue Devils split against Braves - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 18:07
  Blue Devils split against Braves - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGLADSTONE — The Gladstone baseball team split with the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils here Friday. The Braves finished the opener in four innings, winning ...
  
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• Beilein leaving Michigan to coach Cleveland Cavaliers - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 18:07
  Beilein leaving Michigan to coach Cleveland Cavaliers - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsJohn Beilein reportedly is leaving Michigan to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  
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• Beilein leaving Michigan to coach Cleveland Cavaliers - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 18:07
  Beilein leaving Michigan to coach Cleveland Cavaliers  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsJohn Beilein reportedly is leaving Michigan to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  
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• Emergency preparedness week http://ctv.news/e1xb8vS  @cityssm

  13-05-2019 17:53 via twitter.com
  Emergency preparedness weekhttp://ctv.news/e1xb8vS 
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• Vote Prosperity Puts Business Issues at the Forefront for 2019 Election

  13-05-2019 17:19
  Today, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, launched the Vote Prosperity platform to urge federal party leaders to put the needs of Canadian business front and centre in the upcoming federal election. “Core issues, such as trade relations, red tape and the skilled trades gap, are […]
  
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• Ticket to Write: Remembering the Raisin in Monroe - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 17:11
  Ticket to Write: Remembering the Raisin in Monroe  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMONROE, Michigan - The cry "Remember the Raisin!" doesn't mean a lot to most people these days unless, perhaps, they're making a Waldorf salad.But the ...
  
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• More 'heartbeat' abortion bans advancing in South, Midwest - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 17:11
  More 'heartbeat' abortion bans advancing in South, Midwest  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIf a new Mississippi law survives a court challenge, it will be nearly impossible for most pregnant women to get an abortion there.Or, potentially, in neighboring ...
  
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• Celebration of Life: PYKE, Maureen

  13-05-2019 17:08
  November 21, 1938 to March 27, 2019 ~ There will be a Celebration of Maureen’s Life held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Grand Gardens North from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the SAH Cancer Care Fund, Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society, ARCH or the charity of your choice would be […]
  
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• Unifor Local 1359 and EACOM reach agreement

  13-05-2019 16:38
  Unifor Local 1359 and EACOM Timbers Corporation I-Joist Manufacturer Sault Ste. Marie reached a tentative agreement early yesterday morning. This will be EACOM’s first collective agreement with Unifor pending the ratification meeting to be held Monday. “The Bargaining Committee was committed to bring to their members a collective agreement they could support knowing it met […]
  
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• WIER, Velma

  13-05-2019 16:31
  On this Mother’s Day, I would like to celebrate and recognize my dear mother Velma Wier. Mom passed away in her 97th year peacefully; and surrounded by the tranquility at ARCH on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. A strong, devoted and determined woman, wife and mother. Mom balanced family and career in a time when career […]
  
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• Support vehicular deer hunting to thin herd - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 16:19
  Support vehicular deer hunting to thin herd - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsI've decided to take up deer hunting. It's pretty late in the game, but better late than never. And just so you know, it's not simply a bucket list item I've been itching ...
  
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• North Adams students of the month - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 16:19
  North Adams students of the month - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHide caption. North Adams-Jerome Schools recently honored its students of the month for April. Pictured includes (front row, from left): Josh VanSchoick, Jacob ...
  
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• Test Drive: 2019 Jeep Cherokee - Business - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  13-05-2019 16:10
  Test Drive: 2019 Jeep Cherokee - Business  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsEntry Price: $25490Price as tested: $41620This week, we're driving the re-designed 2019 Jeep Cherokee, arriving in upper class Limited trim. Before we delve ...
  
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