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• Heavy Rain Expected Sunday May Lead To Some Flooding

  07-06-2019 23:57
  The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions. The weather forecast indicates a north-to-south oriented frontal system will pass through the watershed later on Sunday and through Monday, bringing showers and periods of rain to most areas before moving eastward […]
  
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• On Camera: Circle K Theft on May 22, 2019

  07-06-2019 23:49
  Crime Stoppers in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are requesting your assistance in solving an incident of theft. On May 22, 2019 at approximately 11:00 pm an unknown male entered Circle K located on Wellington Street West. The unknown male selected and concealed various items. Once confronted by the store clerk the […]
  
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• Ontario launching new regulator for financial services and pensions

  07-06-2019 23:26
  TORONTO — The Ontario government says it is combining two agencies to create one regulator of pensions and financial services aside from securities. Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says the new agency has the flexibility to cut red tape, bring products to market quicker and be more responsive to the needs of businesses. He says it will assist […]
  
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• Toronto Raptors fans say what Jurassic Park means to them ahead of Game 4

  07-06-2019 23:07
  TORONTO — Alex Brown says he’s been wearing his Toronto Raptors jersey ever since the team began their historic playoff run. The 20-year-old says connecting with others who love the team, particularly at the Jurassic Park fan zone outside the Raptors’ arena, has helped boost his spirits while he’s been living on the streets for the […]
  
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• More people applied for carbon rebate than expected, CRA data shows

  07-06-2019 21:56
  OTTAWA — More families applied for the carbon tax rebates than the federal government predicted this spring but thus far Ottawa has paid out less money than expected. Canada Revenue Agency data shows that as of June 3, more than eight million families in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick had applied for and received the “climate action incentive” rebates on […]
  
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• Premier Doug Ford says he will attend Pride events, just not the parade

  07-06-2019 21:47
  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Premier Doug Ford says he will attend Pride events this month, even though he won’t be at the signature Toronto parade. Ford says he won’t go to the Toronto Pride parade because of a decision to prevent uniformed police officers from marching in it. But, he says, he has no problem going […]
  
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• Pianos are 'cool' addition to downtown

  07-06-2019 21:19 via saultstar.com
  Julie Harper’s cool treat just didn’t come from Elliott’s Ice Cream.Read More
  
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• FLETCHER, Broderick Garnet

  07-06-2019 21:15
  Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Peggy. Father of Laura-Lee Rawlyk (Brian), Kathy Beaudy (Dan), Garnet (Emily), Terri (Trish) and David. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Son of the late Charles and […]
  
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• Grieving mother calls for action

  07-06-2019 21:02 via saultstar.com
  SUDBURY — According to local statistics, someone in Sudbury dies, on average, every five days due to a drug overdose. Read More
  
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• Romano Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Ontario’s Government for the People

  07-06-2019 20:54
  MPP Romano recently celebrated the one-year anniversary since Ontario’s Government for the People took office and working for the people of Sault Ste. Marie to put their interests first Along with the entire PC team, MPP Romano renewed his commitment to respect taxpayers, encourage job creation, and put people first. To date, over 250 initiatives […]
  
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• Is municipal employee paid parking right for Sault Ste. Marie? - Sault Star

  07-06-2019 20:51
  Is municipal employee paid parking right for Sault Ste. Marie?  Sault StarYou can call him persistent.But Ward 3 Coun. Matthew Shoemaker's second attempt to get city council to examine the potential of implementing employee paid ...
  
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• Is municipal employee paid parking right for Sault Ste. Marie?

  07-06-2019 20:42 via saultstar.com
  You can call him persistent. Read More
  
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• Sheehan urges community to sign petition in memory of Kayge Fowler

  07-06-2019 20:35 via saultstar.com
  Sault MP Terry Sheehan is asking for the community’s support. Read More
  
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• MacKENZIE, Margaret “June”

  07-06-2019 20:35
  Passed away peacefully at Mauno Kaihla Koti on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late George and the late Bill Moor. She will be missed by her dearly beloved sons and their families and will always be a loving memory of George’s children. Devoted grandmother and great grandmother of […]
  
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• BERTOLO, Barry

  07-06-2019 20:10
  Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the age of 78. Much loved father of Tina (Dave), Victoria Jackson (Dave) and the late Anthony. Proud Grandpa of Jordan, Haley and Cade. Son of the late Victor and Anita Bertolo. Dear brother of Victor (Linda), Brian, Eric (late Wendy), late Howard and […]
  
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• ‘We need to get this done’ — MP

  07-06-2019 20:07 via saultstar.com
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• Sheehan disappointed Conservatives not on board with steel safeguard legislation

  07-06-2019 20:07 via saultstar.com
  Sault MP Terry Sheehan is calling on Conservative MPs to stop playing political games and to vote in favor of what is best for Canadian steelworkers. Read More
  
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• FERRONE, Elda Maria

  07-06-2019 19:41
  With deep sadness we announce the passing of Elda at the age of 92 on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Sault Area Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Gorizio Ferrone. Dearest mother of John (Rhonda) and Lou (Patricia). Proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Antonio and Lidia […]
  
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• DNR announces Iron Belle Trail funding recipients - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 19:10
  DNR announces Iron Belle Trail funding recipients  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMore than two dozen projects along different parts of Michigan's Iron Belle Trail will get a boost this year, sharing $1.4 million in public and privately raised funds ...
  
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• DESAULNIER, Evia

  07-06-2019 19:05
  ~March 3, 1932 – June 6, 2019~ We are saddened and heartbroken to announce the passing of Evia Desaulnier. She passed peacefully, with her family by her side. Daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria Liut. Loving and caring wife of Emile for over 70 years. Devoted mother of Janice Cumming (Lee), Ken Desaulnier (Beth), […]
  
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• Sheehan Announces Federal Support for Library Archives Project

  07-06-2019 18:43
  Today, Member of Parliament, Terry Sheehan, on behalf of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, announced federal funding of $269,380 for the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Archives project. Through Heritage Canada, the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment and feasibility […]
  
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• Looking Up: Jupiter, Saturn shine bright this season - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 18:11
  Looking Up: Jupiter, Saturn shine bright this season  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe two largest planets in our solar system are shining boldly in the 2019 spring sky, if you wait up a while. This summer they will be prime targets in the south ...
  
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• Expect delays on US-2 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 18:11
  Expect delays on US-2  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMotorists on US-2 should anticipate delays and schedule their travels accordingly as a $7 million resurfacing project is set to begin on Monday. “We are re-doing ...
  
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• Library gets funding for archives

  07-06-2019 17:53 via saultstar.com
  The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library is getting some funding for its archives project. Read More
  
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• Cloverland announces election results - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 17:39
  Cloverland announces election results  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCloverland Electric Cooperative voters re-elected two Directors — Jason St. Onge and Carmine Bonacci Jr. — as official election results were announced ...
  
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• Pickford Community Wellspring distributes grants - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 17:11
  Pickford Community Wellspring distributes grants  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsMembers of the Pickford Community Wellspring began their 2019 grant fundings with the distribution of four awards totaling $860 to three separate area ...
  
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• Finishing touch for a grad

  07-06-2019 16:52 via saultstar.com
  Abhiram Giri gets help with his bowtie from Happiness Etuk before Friday morning convocation at Sault College. Giri and Etuk completed the public relations and event management program. More than 1,100 students graduated during four convocation ceremonies on Thursday and Friday. President Ron Common told students they were part of the largest graduating class at the college. “It is exciting that we have that many graduating,” said manager of strategic enrolment Tanya Running. Four ce
  
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• Rescheduled Shadows Film Announced

  07-06-2019 16:46
  The Shadows of the Mind Film Festival will be screening the uplifting film, A Street Cat Named Bob, this Saturday June 8 at 7:00pm at The Grand Theatre at 641 Queen St. East.  Admission is by donation. A Street Cat Named Bob was a kick-off title for the film festival’s 20th anniversary season back in […]
  
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• Shayne Looper: Take advantage of second chance opportunities - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 16:08
  Shayne Looper: Take advantage of second chance opportunities  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Bible is full of stories of people who tried and failed or who failed to try. There was Moses. He tried to do something for his people, failed, then spent the next ...
  
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• Matthew T. Mangino: The presumption of innocence - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 16:08
  Matthew T. Mangino: The presumption of innocence  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsHas the presumption of innocence given way to the presumption of “guilt?”The concept of presumed innocence is not specifically mentioned anywhere in the ...
  
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• Wet weather delays crops, farmers remain optimistic - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 15:59
  Wet weather delays crops, farmers remain optimistic  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsOTTAWA COUNTY — An above average amount of rainfall has been affecting Michigan for weeks and West Michigan farmers are feeling it.In a recent news ...
  
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• Lack of skilled help threatens prosecutors office - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 15:59
  Lack of skilled help threatens prosecutors office  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBranch County Prosecutor Valerie White begged County Commissioners to ignore its new hire policy to employ an experienced felony clerk, but the five ...
  
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• Escanaba Vet Center offers services throughout the U.P. - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 15:59
  Escanaba Vet Center offers services throughout the U.P.  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsAccording to the VA National Suicide Data Report 2005–2015: Suicide rates increased for both veterans and non-veterans, underscoring the fact that suicide is ...
  
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• A Monster Truck Show Is Coming

  07-06-2019 15:26
  …to BlaSters (Soo Blaster) on Friday, June 28 at 8 pm (doors open at 7:30). This hard-hitting Canadian act with an energetic stage show hails from Hamilton Ontario. These Canadian rockers have three studio full albums under their belts (Furiosity,2013, Sittin’ Heavy, 2016 and are currently pushing their latest True Rockers, 2018) The band is […]
  
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• Economy added 27,700 jobs in May, unemployment rate hit record low at 5.4%: StatCan

  07-06-2019 14:48
  OTTAWA — The economy added 27,700 jobs in May, while the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since comparable data become available in 1976, Statistics Canada said Friday. The unemployment rate fell to 5.4 per cent compared with 5.7 per cent in April as the number of people looking for work fell sharply, it reported. […]
  
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• Time to Cruise Queen Once Again!

  07-06-2019 14:43
  The 4th annual Queen Street Cruise is set to roll out June 14th with all registration proceeds being donated to ARCH Hospice. The Cruise is kicking off June 14 th Friday afternoon with open houses at Prouse Motors (851 Great Northern Rd), Maitland Ford Lincoln (1124 Great Northern Rd) and A&W (659 Great Northern Rd). […]
  
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• Music, food, cars part of Queen Street Cruise

  07-06-2019 14:40 via saultstar.com
  Music, food, open houses at auto dealerships and a car show are part of the fourth annual Queen Steet Cruise to benefit Algoma Residential Community Hospice.Read More
  
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• NASCAR returns to MIS - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 14:14
  NASCAR returns to MIS  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTrack officials hoping that increases to entertainment, upgrades will draw more fans during 51st season.
  
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• LCAA, SEC honor 46 county athletes - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 14:14
  LCAA, SEC honor 46 county athletes - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPlethora of county athletes receive All-Conference nods.
  
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• Woman sexually assaulted: Police

  07-06-2019 14:12 via saultstar.com
  A woman was sexually assaulted at a business in the 400 block of Great Northern Road in mid-April.Read More
  
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• U.P. Cybersecurity Consortium receives $2.47 million - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 14:03
  U.P. Cybersecurity Consortium receives $2.47 million  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Consortium, convened by Northern Michigan University in collaboration with industry and education partners, has received ...
  
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• Classic car show drives to downtown Sault Ste. Marie - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 13:38
  Classic car show drives to downtown Sault Ste. Marie  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSummertime is cruising time, at least it is for the nearly 300 drivers who'll be taking their classic cars and trucks across the state as a part of the Back to the Bricks ...
  
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• Feud over Mackinac Straits pipeline escalates

  07-06-2019 13:30 via saultstar.com
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• Today in History June 7 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 13:06
  Today in History June 7  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsToday is Friday, June 7, the 158th day of 2019. There are 207 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 7, 1998, in a crime that shocked the ...
  
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• Documents show federal push for infrastructure bank to back Via project

  07-06-2019 10:10
  OTTAWA — Federal officials are pushing the Canadian Infrastructure Bank to back Via Rail’s high-frequency rail project, according to documents tabled in the House of Commons. The response to a written question from New Democrat Robert Aubin details the eight times between October and December 2018 that officials from the Finance Department met with the financing agency to make the business case for Via […]
  
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• Richard A. St. Bernard notice to creditors - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 09:51
  Richard A. St. Bernard 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. 2019-0255- ...
  
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• Whiteford Township 6/18/2019 Hearing Notice - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 09:50
  Whiteford Township 6/18/2019 Hearing Notice - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF PRIVATE ROADS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF ...
  
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• Milan Schools 6/12/2019 budget hearing notice - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 09:50
  Milan Schools 6/12/2019 budget hearing notice - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSCHOOL DISTRICT. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING. ON PROPOSED 2019-2020 BUDGET. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 12, 2019, at 6:45 p.m., at the ...
  
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• Daniel Lowhorn parental rights hearing - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 09:50
  Daniel Lowhorn parental rights hearing - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. STATE OF MICHIGAN. 38th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. FAMILY DIVISION. MONROE COUNTY. PUBLICATION OF. PARENTAL RIGHTS
  
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• Crash leads to power outage Thursday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  07-06-2019 09:50
  Crash leads to power outage Thursday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsADRIAN — Large parts of Adrian and parts of Madison, Raisin and Adrian townships were thrown into darkness yesterday for hours and the entire night for some ...
  
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