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• BALSOM, Elise Imelda (nee Noel) (Sulphur)

  16-07-2019 23:01
  ~ Dec. 25, 1934 – June 27, 2019 ~ Elise passed away June 27, 2019 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her husbands Webb and Lin, daughter Barb Sulphur, son Michael Sulphur.  She is survived by her son Terry (Karen), Chris (Cathy), Pat Gervais (Lynne), grand […]
  
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• Judge denies R. Kelly release on bond - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-07-2019 22:57
  Judge denies R. Kelly release on bond  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsA federal judge on Tuesday ordered R. Kelly held in a Chicago jail without bond on sex-related charges, saying that the R&B singer had failed to convince the ...
  
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• PILON, Paul

  16-07-2019 22:35
  Passed away peacefully at ARCH on July 15, 2019 at the age of 77. Survived by his loving wife, Dorothy. Stepfather of Bobbi-Jo Russell, David Russell and father of Jim Ryan and Margret Berthiaume. Cherished grandfather of Steven, Courtney, Chantel, Kyle, Leah, Evan and Tyra Lynn Russell, Amy, Eric Berthiaume and Michael Ryan . The […]
  
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• MANCINI, Annino

  16-07-2019 22:20
  It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Annino on Monday, July 15, 2019 at the age of 73. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Maria of 49 years. Cherished father of Antonietta Germain (Roch), Carlo Mancini (Christine) and special Nonno of Nicholas Germain. Dear brother of Emilia […]
  
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• Soo Legacies compete at Dirty Bluegill tournament - Sports - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-07-2019 22:01
  Soo Legacies compete at Dirty Bluegill tournament - Sports  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsST. HELEN – The Soo Legacies 14U softball team finished 2-2 at the four-team Dirty Bluegill Tournament in St. Helen. The Legacies were 2-1 during Saturday's ...
  
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• All Straits Area Conference baseball - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-07-2019 22:01
  All Straits Area Conference baseball  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTwo players from Pickford, two from Rudyard and one from both Sault High and Newberry were among the All-Straits Area Conference First Team baseball ...
  
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• Facebooks currency plan gets hostile reception in Congress - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-07-2019 21:47
  Facebooks currency plan gets hostile reception in Congress  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News"We know we need to take the time to get this right," David Marcus, the Facebook executive leading the project, told the Senate Banking Committee at a hearing.
  
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• Rotaryfest gets a hand

  16-07-2019 21:45 via saultstar.com
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• Students eat up Turco's speech at scholarship breakfast

  16-07-2019 21:42 via saultstar.com
  Sarah Ferguson had not even considered playing soccer when she started at Sault College for nursing three years ago. Read More
  
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• Projects nixed; funding returned to city reserves

  16-07-2019 21:41 via saultstar.com
  City funding has been cancelled for a number of dated projects that haven’t moved forward. Read More
  
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• As you can see, Rotaryfest is almost here and @RotaryClubofSSM is looking for some volunteers to help out at the @Tenaris PlayZone. Call 705-945-1279 or apply online at http://rotaryfest.com pic.twitter.com/uJov2A85a6

  16-07-2019 21:22 via twitter.com
  As you can see, Rotaryfest is almost here and @RotaryClubofSSM is looking for some volunteers to help out at the @Tenaris PlayZone. Call 705-945-1279 or apply online at http://rotaryfest.com pic.twitter.com/uJov2A85a6
  
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• Fat cats? New study shows cats’ heaviest weight higher now than in 1990s

  16-07-2019 21:20
  A new study involving more than 19 million cats from across Canada and the United States suggests most of the animals continue to put on weight after they reach adulthood, and their heaviest weight is higher now than it was two decades ago. Researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph analyzed 54 million weight measurements taken […]
  
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• House votes to condemn Trumps tweets as racist - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-07-2019 21:02
  House votes to condemn Trumps tweets as racist  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsIn a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led House voted Tuesday night to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four ...
  
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• BORELAND, Gene

  16-07-2019 20:51
  Peacefully with family by his side in his 81st year. Loving husband of Carol. Father of Glenn (Lauri), Wayne (Marlene), Rob and Steve. Special grandfather of Holly, Scott (Summer) the late Kris, Steven (Danielle), Devin (Marissa), Zach, Alexis and Keli (T.J.). Special great grandfather of Keegan, Ryan and Drew. Loving brother of Ervin (Cathy), Ervil […]
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie tribe awarded $2M to build manufacturing, warehouse facility - UpNorthLive.com

  16-07-2019 20:44
  Sault Ste. Marie tribe awarded $2M to build manufacturing, warehouse facility  UpNorthLive.comCHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in the Upper Peninsula have been awarded a $2 million grant to ...
  
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• WHENT, Rose

  16-07-2019 20:22
  It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our mother, Rose Whent, in her home on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Rose cherished her family and friends above all else and is survived by many loved ones. She is survived by two of her siblings Frank […]
  
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• Rushworth is new EMS chief

  16-07-2019 19:47 via saultstar.com
  Robert Rushworth is the first chief of land ambulance emergency medical services for District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board.Read More
  
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• City appoints first-ever EMS chief https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/city-appoints-first-ever-ems-chief-1587063 … via @SooToday

  16-07-2019 19:22 via twitter.com
  City appoints first-ever EMS chief https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/city-appoints-first-ever-ems-chief-1587063 … via @SooToday
  
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• EDDY, Elva (nee Diamantini)

  16-07-2019 19:02
  Peacefully passed away at the Extendicare Maple View on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Helen Crawford (late Jim), Leonard, Richard (Lynn), Robert (Ellen) and Bruce. Proud grandmother of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her siblings Aldo Diamantini (late Livia), Jean […]
  
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• Miracle Mile scampers back downtown

  16-07-2019 18:56 via saultstar.com
  Running through four colour stations is part of Rotaryfest’s Miracle Mile Colour Blast on Saturday.Read More
  
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• Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over water quality

  16-07-2019 18:54
  EABAMETOONG FIRST NATION, Ont. — A First Nation in northern Ontario says it has declared a state of emergency over the quality of its water supply. The chief of Eabametoong First Nation says the move comes after tests showed high levels of chemicals in the supply that are byproducts of treatment materials like chlorine interacting with naturally […]
  
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• OPP Introduces New Fees For Criminal Records and Fingerprints

  16-07-2019 18:38
  Effective July 1, 2019, as a result of a review of the Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP’s) schedule of Fees, cost for criminal records checks, fingerprints and other items has increased. The new fees (with Harmonized Sales Tax) are as follows: Criminal Record, Police Record and Vulnerable Sector check (Employment) – $41.00 Criminal Record, Police Record […]
  
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• ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and its stars among Canadians with Emmy nominations

  16-07-2019 18:23
  TORONTO — The Ontario-shot series “Schitt’s Creek” and stars Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara are among the Canadians who’ve landed Emmy Award nominations. Hamilton-born Levy and Toronto native O’Hara are nominated for playing married couple Johnny and Moira Rose on the show, which airs on CBC and Pop TV and is also on Netflix. Meanwhile […]
  
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• Taste the Seasons of the U.P. - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-07-2019 18:20
  Taste the Seasons of the U.P.  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPICKFORD — Join the Pickford Community Library for a wonderful family experience on Saturday.A Seasons of the UP: A Family Nutrition Adventure course will ...
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie and District Appoints First Chief of Emergency Medical Services - SaultOnline.com

  16-07-2019 18:20
  Sault Ste. Marie and District Appoints First Chief of Emergency Medical Services  SaultOnline.comThe District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSMSSAB) has appointed Robert Rushworth as its first Chief of Land Ambulance ...
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie and District Appoints First Chief of Emergency Medical Services

  16-07-2019 18:20
  The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSMSSAB) has appointed Robert Rushworth as its first Chief of Land Ambulance Emergency Medical Services (EMS). In May of this year, the DSSMSSAB made the decision to begin direct delivery of the local land ambulance Emergency Medical Service to strengthen board governance and accountability effective […]
  
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• Caregiver benefit for parents of ill children misunderstood, federal review says

  16-07-2019 18:06
  OTTAWA — An evaluation of a federal benefit to help parents take time off work to care for critically ill children says fewer people have used it than expected because they didn’t know about it or didn’t understand how it worked. Annual applications for the benefit have been well below the 6,000 anticipated when the previous Conservative government introduced […]
  
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• Prep Track: McLouth adds to strong resume - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-07-2019 18:05
  Prep Track: McLouth adds to strong resume  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThere are two kinds of tracks in Ally McLouth's life right now. First, there is the track where McLouth won the state long jump championship and finished second ...
  
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• Cuts to Legal Aid Ontario will cause hearing delays: Immigration Refugee Board

  16-07-2019 17:58
  OTTAWA — The tribunal that adjudicates asylum claims in Canada says it expects cuts to legal-aid funding imposed by the Doug Ford government in Ontario will lead to delays and other disruptions of refugee hearings. The Immigration and Refugee Board has issued a notice saying the 30-per-cent cut in funding announced in April to Legal Aid Ontario […]
  
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• Sanderson Field introduces new FBO - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-07-2019 17:53
  Sanderson Field introduces new FBO  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — After years under the management of Soo Air and its owner Larry Putnam, Sanderson Field Municipal Airport (ANJ) of Sault Ste.
  
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• Arthur I. Cyr: The Moon landing still resonates - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  16-07-2019 17:53
  Arthur I. Cyr: The Moon landing still resonates  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe Eagle has landed.” Astronaut Neil Armstrong transmitted that statement on July 20, 1969, from the surface of the Moon. His eloquent words fittingly ...
  
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• City Council approved a by-law at Monday’s meeting appointing Rachel Tyczinski as City Clerk. She replaces outgoing City Clerk Malcolm White, who officially begins his duties as CAO on Tuesday. Ms. Tyczinski also begins her duties on Tuesday. More d

  16-07-2019 17:52 via twitter.com
  City Council approved a by-law at Monday’s meeting appointing Rachel Tyczinski as City Clerk. She replaces outgoing City Clerk Malcolm White, who officially begins his duties as CAO on Tuesday. Ms. Tyczinski also begins her duties on Tuesday. More details: http://bit.ly/CityClerkSSM pic.twitter.com/og2v6pZnss
  
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