Sault Ste. Marie news

• MATTHEWS, Vera May

  28-05-2019 23:18
  May 1, 1931 – May 14, 2019 ~ Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the age of 88. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Elwood for 69 years. Loving mother of Darryle Matthews, E. Blaine Matthews (Lucy) and Michael Matthews (Rhonda). Cherished grandmother of April Lindemann (Aaron), […]
  
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• LAMPINEN, Rauno Erkki

  28-05-2019 23:15
  1935-2019 ~ It is with great sadness that the family of Rauno Lampinen announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday May 22, 2019 after a long hard battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia in his 84th year. Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 62 years Elvi, son Juha and his beloved grandchildren, Erikki and […]
  
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• Few hitch on to trailer bylaw update

  28-05-2019 22:41 via saultstar.com
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• Few hitch on to trailer bylaw tweak

  28-05-2019 22:41 via saultstar.com
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• Rudyard takes two against Rogers City - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 22:31
  Rudyard takes two against Rogers City - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsROGERS CITY — Rudyard swept past Rogers City in non-conference baseball Thursday. The Bulldogs rallied from a 7-2 first inning defecit and won the first ...
  
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• Balsillie decries toxic, unchecked technology at big data committee

  28-05-2019 22:23
  OTTAWA — A Canadian high-tech pioneer says a “toxic” social media business model is a threat to democracy. Jim Balsillie, the retired chief executive of Research In Motion, which invented the Blackberry smart phone, offers that grim warning in testimony today before the international grand committee on big data, privacy and democracy. Balsillie, now the chair […]
  
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• Canadian lawmakers blast Facebook’s execs for snub

  28-05-2019 22:15
  OTTAWA — Canadian lawmakers voted Tuesday to serve a summons on Facebook executives Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg that would compel them to appear before them the next time either visits Canada. The decision comes after Zuckerberg and Sandberg failed to appear before the international grand committee on big data, privacy and democracy, which is […]
  
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• Human trafficking ‘nothing like the movies’

  28-05-2019 22:04 via saultstar.com
  NORTH BAY — Karly Church escaped her life as a victim of human trafficking the same way she was drawn into it. Read More
  
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• Senior calendar

  28-05-2019 21:59 via saultstar.com
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• Students take Ontario government to court over optional fee policy

  28-05-2019 21:55
  TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Students has launched a court challenge against the Ontario government’s decision to allow college and university students to opt out of certain fees. The group, along with the York Federation of Students, filed a notice of application for judicial review asking the Ontario Superior Court to quash the policy […]
  
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• Deferred funding cuts allow levy boards to plan ahead

  28-05-2019 21:52 via saultstar.com
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford reversed his plan to cut funding for public health, child care and ambulance services – at least for this year. Read More
  
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• Southern Ontario school board to have free menstrual products at all properties

  28-05-2019 21:13
  WATERLOO, Ont. — A southern Ontario school board says it plans to make menstrual products available for free across all its properties. The Waterloo Region District School Board says products such as pads and tampons will be available in all schools and alternative education centres starting in September. The board says 88 per cent of […]
  
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• ‘She's a very unique special baby’

  28-05-2019 21:06 via saultstar.com
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• Is quest for Canadian oil independence more a political pitch than economics?

  28-05-2019 21:04
  Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he wants to end Canadian imports of foreign oil by 2030, a move experts say would mostly affect purchases from the United States and could endanger deep trade relationships. Scheer raised the idea in a recent speech, stating Canada shouldn’t buy oil from “rogue states” with poor human-rights and environmental records, like Iran, […]
  
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• Ontario changing tax credit process for small video game developers

  28-05-2019 21:02
  TORONTO — Ontario says it is changing a tax credit available for small video game developers in an effort to increase their cash flows. Economic Development Minister Todd Smith says the current rules are complex and often leave companies waiting over a year to access the refunds. Through the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit, the […]
  
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• Rockets shut down Sault High in softball twinbill - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 20:22
  Rockets shut down Sault High in softball twinbill  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRAPID RIVER — The Rapid River softball team overpowered the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils in a doubleheader here Friday, hoping to get the kinks out before ...
  
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• Bill Tinsley: Words matter - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 20:22
  Bill Tinsley: Words matter  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWhen we were children we had a saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” We usually quoted this little jingle when words ...
  
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• VIDEO: Recognizing EMS Workers for National Paramedic Week

  28-05-2019 19:57
  The week of May 26th – June 1st, 2019 is recognized as Paramedic Services Week. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services – EMS Division would like to thank and recognize the hard work and dedication our team of 64 paramedics and supporting staff provide our citizens and visitors when they call for ambulance services. Sault Ste. […]
  
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• Sports Illustrated magazine sold for $110 million - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 19:41
  Sports Illustrated magazine sold for $110 million  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe seller, Meredith Corp., will continue running the print edition and the website SI.com for at least two years under a licensing deal. Its editor and publisher are ...
  
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• City marks National AccessAbility Week by setting priorities for barrier removal

  28-05-2019 19:41
  This week, May 26 to June 1 marks National AccessAbility Week. It is a time when accessibility and inclusion is promoted across communities and workplaces and when the contributions of Canadians with disabilities is celebrated. In recognition of this week, the City of Sault Ste. Marie is consulting with the public and persons with disabilities […]
  
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• City sets priorities for barrier removal

  28-05-2019 19:26 via saultstar.com
  With National AccessAbility Week underway, the City of Sault Ste. Marie is holding consultations to prioritize barrier removal. Read More
  
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• Dave Ramsey: Re-fi now? - Business - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 19:21
  Dave Ramsey: Re-fi now? - Business  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDear Dave,I recently started following your plan, and I've looked into refinancing the home I bought five years ago to free up more money to put toward paying off ...
  
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• Two Sault Gymnasts Qualify For Provincial Championships

  28-05-2019 18:38
  Once again Sault YMCA Gymnastic team has been successful in having 2 more athletes qualify for Provincial Gymnastic Championships. Talia Hopkin & Madison Pelletier will be competing with the best in the province this coming weekend in Kitchener ON at Gymnastic Ontario Women’s Artistic Gymnastic (WAG) Level 3 Championships. They are not only best friends, […]
  
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• Bear, elk application deadline looms - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 18:03
  Bear, elk application deadline looms  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe clock is winding down for those hoping to pursue Michigan's largest game animals — the black bear and elk — as the application deadline is June 1.
  
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• The Mom Stop: TV ban sends wrong signal - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 17:16
  The Mom Stop: TV ban sends wrong signal  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsI was 24-years-old and I had just bought my first house when I was invited over to a neighbor's house for lunch.I climbed up the steep steps onto the front porch.
  
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• Dr. Elaine Heffner: Dealing with ambivalence - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 17:16
  Dr. Elaine Heffner: Dealing with ambivalence  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsDid you ever get the feeling that you wanted to go, and then you get the feeling that you wanted to stay? Go, Stay? Stay, Go?” An old vaudeville star used to do ...
  
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• Farmers eager to begin growing hemp - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 16:56
  Farmers eager to begin growing hemp  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFarmers in Indiana and Michigan are preparing to start growing hemp as a legal agricultural commodity following the declassification of industrial hemp as a ...
  
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• ANDERSON, John Wesley “Happy Jack”

  28-05-2019 16:47
  Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 with family by his side. Loving husband of Jan for 46 years. Beloved father of Sheri Morgan (Chris) and Michael. Adored Doda of Michaela, Jonathan, Tristan, Logan and Rayna. Son of the late Wes and Irene Anderson and Son-in-law of the late George and […]
  
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• No easy fix for Grand Haven drawbridge - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 16:42
  No easy fix for Grand Haven drawbridge  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGRAND HAVEN — At a glance, a drawbridge is a simple machine. It goes up to let boats go by, and it goes back down to allow cars and trucks to go over it.
  
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• Piping and Shooting and Dance! OH MY!

  28-05-2019 16:38
  Local Army Cadet Corps Awarded Top Three Finishes at  Competitions The local army cadet corps competed in two different events recently resulting in medals and top awards for several cadets and teams. This past weekend, the 155 Air & 2310 Army Combined Pipes & Drums Band competed in the Regional Band Competition at the Canadian […]
  
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• Sault Cosmetic Manufacturer expands to Southern Ontario.

  28-05-2019 16:27
  One of Canada’s only commercially branded cosmetic manufacturer’s located right here in Northern Ontario, OC Hair Bath & Body Co. & Mountain Men Beard Co. Are proud to announce that they are expanding their chain of OC retail concept stores to Southern Ontario. The first store slated to open June 15, 2019 in Peterborough. Just […]
  
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• Charges Laid After Vehicle Crashes Into Business

  28-05-2019 16:05
  On May 26, 2019 at approximately 6:41 p.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a collision at a business in Blind River. The investigation has since revealed that a black SUV collided with the side of the building at the business causing damage. The vehicle then […]
  
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• Windsor Park Hotel Has New Owner

  28-05-2019 16:02
  The Windsor Park Hotel has been sold and its new owner has some plans to encourage residential living in the downtown area. Local businessman, Paul Finck will take possession of the landmark 9 storey hotel Thursday. The hotel includes 65 rooms plus retail / office space. The building and property was listed for well under […]
  
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• Relay For Life Forced To Change Venues

  28-05-2019 15:17
  The Canadian Cancer Society has changed venues for the 19th annual Relay For Life on Friday, June 7, 2019. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they are now holding the event at the Korah Collegiate track from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Opening ceremonies still begin at 7 p.m. They invite all cancer survivors in our community […]
  
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• 906 Adventure team wins Flagstar grant - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 15:13
  906 Adventure team wins Flagstar grant  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News906 Adventure Team was one of 14 organizations throughout the U.P. to win a $5000 grant through Flagstar Bank's “Flagstar Crafts Community” initiative.
  
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• Officials say state employees improve prison food service - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 14:11
  Officials say state employees improve prison food service  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFood *service* has greatly improved since Michigan dropped private contractors and put state employees again in prison kitchens, the Corrections Department ...
  
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• Kinross Speedpark kicks off local stock car racing season This Saturday!

  28-05-2019 13:58
  The 25th Anniversary Season at the Kinross Speedpark will drop the green flag on the Twin Sault & Area stock car racing season this Saturday Night. Saturday, June 1st the engines will roar as the cars and stars of the 1/4 mile asphalt oval will hit the track to begin a busy and highly anticipated […]
  
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• Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 13:44
  Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCoast Guard seeks participants for Straits of Mackinac workshop.
  
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• Communities come together to honor those who served - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 13:40
  Communities come together to honor those who served  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Hillsdale American Legion Post 53 honored the nation's fallen with a series of smaller ceremonies at each of Hillsdale's ceremonies Monday morning before ...
  
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• As PM, Scheer says he’d scrutinize CBC’s work for Canadian emphasis

  28-05-2019 10:10
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says if he is elected prime minister in the fall, he’ll want to make sure the CBC is telling enough Canadian stories. In an interview with The Canadian Press this week, Scheer said he’d like to scrutinize the national public broadcaster to see that it is “focusing on Canadian stories.” “It’s appropriate to […]
  
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• Letter: Let's find the angels within us - Opinion - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 09:24
  Letter: Let's find the angels within us - Opinion  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThey came a long way to get here, amid many hardships and unplanned problems. They tended to group together, somewhat isolated, after they arrived.
  
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• Multiple departments sent to Riga house fire - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 08:18
  Multiple departments sent to Riga house fire  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe fire was reported about 12:20 p.m. today on Rauch Road, near Sylvania-Petersburg Road.
  
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• River Through Time held in Coldwater - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 06:39
  River Through Time held in Coldwater  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRiver through Time” was held Saturday and Sunday at Heritage Park in Coldwater.
  
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• More people working as weather improves - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 06:39
  More people working as weather improves - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe jobless rate in Michigan and in the southwest portion of the state dropped for April.
  
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• Monroe Township 5/21/2019 meeting minutes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 06:39
  Monroe Township 5/21/2019 meeting minutes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. MONROE CHARTER TOWNSHIP. MONROE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Synopsis of a Regular Meeting. Held on May 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m..
  
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• Coldwater observes Memorial Day - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 06:39
  Coldwater observes Memorial Day  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe traditional Memorial Day parade festivities in Coldwater began early Monday.
  
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• Bedford Township 6/4/2019 Budget Hearing - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 06:39
  Bedford Township 6/4/2019 Budget Hearing  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEDFORD TOWNSHIP GENERAL FUND BUDGET JUNE 4, 2019. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Township Board ...
  
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• Arlene Amelia Custer notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-05-2019 06:39
  Arlene Amelia Custer 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. 2019-0231- ...
  
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• Farmhouse Collective fulfils a crafter’s long-term dream

  28-05-2019 05:16 via saultthisweek.com
  The Farmhouse Collective opened its doors April 16 and has more than 37 independent, local artisans or “makers” as Eve Webb, creator and proprietor, refers to all the unique individuals who have signed up to showcase their goods.
  Five of those 37 are young children whose creations include pet treats, jewelry, lip balm and slime, string art and canvas paintings. Not all 37 artists are showcased at one time. They display their goods in six-month cycles, so Farmhouse Collective always h
  
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• Gas tax could fund downtown plaza

  28-05-2019 05:13 via saultthisweek.com
  City councillors agreed at their May 6 regular meeting to spend $2.5 million of $4.8 million received from the federal government on downtown improvements, including a potential plaza project.
  The decision came with relatively little discussion of exactly what the plaza would look like.
  Tom Vair, deputy chief administrative officer, community development and enterprise services, told Sault This Week the plaza plans are still “preliminary.” He pointed out as well that because the
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