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• Ditches to get repaired, roads must wait

  29-08-2019 23:20 via saultstar.com
  Walls Road residents between Deans Road and Base Line will have to wait awhile before the road is rebuilt and resurfaced, but they can expect the ditches in flood-prone areas to be excavated and restored this fall. Read More
  
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• SCHEIFELE, Thelbert

  29-08-2019 23:03
  Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Betty for 58 years. Loving father of Sherry Riggs (Brian) and Marnie Matthies (Daryl). Cherished Grandpa of Karolyn Russ (late Everett) and Krysta Hrycyna (Roman). Proud Great Grandpa of Connor and Alexis Hrycyna. Friends […]
  
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• Final Summer Shadows Outdoor Movie Cancelled

  29-08-2019 22:59
  Summer Shadows organizers would like to inform the public that due to ongoing unfavourable weather conditions tonight’s final screening of this year’s Summer Shadows, The Incredibles 2, has been cancelled. There will no further screenings at Bellevue Park this year.
  
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• Drone pilot fined after steering device above crowds during Raptors celebrations

  29-08-2019 22:55
  OTTAWA — The federal government is fining a rogue drone pilot for flying the device over downtown Toronto as crowds celebrated the Raptors’ historic NBA championship win — and again during the victory parade four days later. Transport Canada says it will serve up a fine of $2,750 to the individual, who was not identified, following its investigation […]
  
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• Johnny Max brings laughs to the blues

  29-08-2019 22:40 via saultstar.com
  There’s more than blues in Johnny Max’s world.Read More
  
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• CHEVIS, Ronald Bernard

  29-08-2019 22:33
  June 27, 1936 to August 28, 2019 ~ Ronnie passed away at age 83 while at NSHN-Blind River. Beloved wife of Sharon (nee McAulay). Dear brother of the late Cecil (the late Marg), the late Robert (Muriel), the late Bernice Morritt (the late Louie), the late Kae Rutledge (the late Jim), the late Tom, Dorothy […]
  
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• Chess anyone?

  29-08-2019 22:26
  Do you like to play chess or have you always wanted to learn? Whether a beginner or an enthusiast, you are invited to join the Adult Chess Club at the James L McIntyre Centennial Public Library – 50 East Street. This Free event will take place every Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:30 pm and will run […]
  
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• Ontario government saves taxpayers $153 million

  29-08-2019 22:22
  Ontario Government Saves Taxpayer Dollars Through Year-End Expenditure Management and Ending March Madness Spending Government builds on commitment to spend smarter by saving $153 million Today, Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board, announced that Ontario’s government has saved taxpayers $153 million through year-end expenditure management measures and by taking new measures to curb March […]
  
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• City staff participated in Indigenous Cultural Competency Training at the @ssmifc today. Thank you to the IFC, in particular Samantha Boyer, for the powerful and educational experience.pic.twitter.com/35DgWGKOmd

  29-08-2019 22:14 via twitter.com
  City staff participated in Indigenous Cultural Competency Training at the @ssmifc today. Thank you to the IFC, in particular Samantha Boyer, for the powerful and educational experience.pic.twitter.com/35DgWGKOmd
  
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• Disgrace: Michigan House urges indicted lawmaker to resign - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 22:03
  Disgrace: Michigan House urges indicted lawmaker to resign  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsLANSING — The Michigan House approved a resolution Thursday urging the resignation of a lawmaker who is facing federal charges over an alleged scheme ...
  
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• Education key to helping drug addicts

  29-08-2019 21:49 via saultstar.com
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• Retailer Forever 21 reportedly heading for bankruptcy - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 21:36
  Retailer Forever 21 reportedly heading for bankruptcy  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsRetailer Forever 21 is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to published reports.Bloomberg says a turnaround plan for the chain, which sells ...
  
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• Mexican chain restaurant coming to Sault Ste Marie - SooToday.com

  29-08-2019 21:24
  Mexican chain restaurant coming to Sault Ste Marie  SooToday.comWacky Wings founder is expected to open multiple QDOBA locations over the next few years in Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay and Thunder Bay.
  
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• Ontario government revisits unscientific and unethical wolf hunting plans

  29-08-2019 20:46
  Wolf and coyote hunting to be deregulated in northern Ontario to placate moose hunters   As thousands of people are disappointed to learn that 2019’s last possible Public Wolf Howl will not go forward this evening in Algonquin Park, the Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is revisiting a proposal to liberalize hunting […]
  
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• The Finnish Rest Home Needs to #GetThatBus

  29-08-2019 20:42
  The Finnish Rest home is hosting its annual raffle in support of the home, but with a set goal in mind. The bus they use is slowly degrading and raffle tickets are being sold to earn the $160,000 needed to custom order a new bus for patrons.  ONNtv cameras went to Pino’s, where the patrons […]
  
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• Greyhounds Look to Fill Holes in Training Camp

  29-08-2019 20:39
  The narrative for the 2019/2020 Greyhounds season will be focused around how the team can cope with a number of important departures over the course of the off-season. With the likes of Morgan Frost, Jordan Sambrook, and Matt Vilalta graduating from the OHL club, the team is now in the midst of finding players to […]
  
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• Economic Development receives site readiness grant - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 19:37
  Economic Development receives site readiness grant  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsChippewa County Economic Development Corporation was recently awarded a $100000 site readiness grant from the Michigan Economic Development ...
  
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• Sunwing returns to Sault Ste. Marie for the 12th consecutive season with new flights to Varadero, Cuba - GlobeNewswire

  29-08-2019 19:00
  Sunwing returns to Sault Ste. Marie for the 12th consecutive season with new flights to Varadero, Cuba  GlobeNewswireTORONTO, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Good news for residents of Sault Ste. Marie looking to trade snow for sun this winter; Sunwing is returning to ...
  
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• Developing Northern Ontario’s tourism opportunities to grow the economy

  29-08-2019 18:35
  Thursday, August 29, 2019 – Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario—Tourism is an inclusive sector that showcases Canada’s culture, diversity, natural beauty and unique experiences to the world. It delivers economic benefits across the country by supporting one in ten jobs. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in our tourism sector’s businesses and assets. Today, […]
  
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• CAS approves interim superintendent contract with Clark - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 18:23
  CAS approves interim superintendent contract with Clark  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan Area Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve a contract that had been negotiated between ...
  
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• Essay contest places students in Pilgrim shoes - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 18:22
  Essay contest places students in Pilgrim shoes - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsThe National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced their 2019-2020 annual writing contest topic, "The Voyage of the Mayflower.
  
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• Patios spark downtown vibrancy

  29-08-2019 17:15 via saultstar.com
  Downtown patios are adding an extra sense of vibrancy to Queen Street. Read More
  
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• New North Greenhouses celebrates Canadian Vetrans with Liberator Tulips

  29-08-2019 16:50
  The team at New North Greenhouses is excited to offer locals the opportunity to enhance their garden throughout the fall season with the recent arrival of Fall Mums, ornamental Cabbage and Kale, as well as blooming Pansies and Violas. A series of Tulips including Disneyland Paris, Lilac Love, White Emperor, and Yellow Empress are due […]
  
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• CHIARELLO, Gaetano

  29-08-2019 16:26
  Passed away at home on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 59. Predeceased by his parents Emma (Zagordo) and Angelo. Loving brother of Rose Durette (Kevin). Dear uncle of Colby Durette. Gaetano will be remembered by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A private family graveside service has taken place. Memorial contributions to the […]
  
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• Record-breaking Indie Aboriginal Film, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, Screens In September

  29-08-2019 16:15
  The success of Scottish director, Steven Lewis Simpson’s movie adaptation of the best-selling novel, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, defies logic – Hollywood logic that is. It was audience- financed, shot in 18-days in the USA’s poorest region with an average crew of 2 and a 95-year-old Lakota Elder as the star. It has become one […]
  
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• Coast Guard aims to keep Michigan waterways safe - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 16:11
  Coast Guard aims to keep Michigan waterways safe  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsSAULT STE. MARIE — Keeping a watchful eye on the entire St. Marys River and the eastern portion of Lake Superior — including isolated areas of Whitefish ...
  
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• Clean Up Continues

  29-08-2019 15:56
  Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie continues to oversee the cleanup of oil and the salvage of a sunken 33 foot towing vessel in Northport Bay, MI. Yesterday morning, the Coast Guard responded to a report of an oil sheen near the recently sunken towing vessel Rawhide, in Northport Bay. Pollution responders oversaw the placement […]
  
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• Hurricane Dorian threatens Florida as potential Category 4 - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 15:55
  Hurricane Dorian threatens Florida as potential Category 4  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsFlorida's east coast continues to be smack in the middle of Hurricane Dorian's sights with the storm's path changing little overnight but its potential strength ...
  
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• Siena Heights womens soccer drops season opener - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 15:32
  Siena Heights womens soccer drops season opener  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsWednesday night's game between the Siena Heights and Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) women's soccer teams stayed scoreless for over 56 minutes, but ...
  
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• Preston Family Farm Tour marks 10th year - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 15:32
  Preston Family Farm Tour marks 10th year  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsQUINCY - Family, farm and fun. For the past 10 years, those three words have come together in a big way in rural Quincy on the Saturday afternoon of Labor Day ...
  
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• YouTube puts original series in front of paywall as streaming competition heats up

  29-08-2019 15:00
  TORONTO — YouTube is introducing a new option to watch full seasons of its original TV shows for free, as long as viewers are willing to sit through a few commercial breaks. The Google-owned company says it’s lifting the paywall on upcoming seasons of marquee programs after they were previously only available through its ad-free subscription service called YouTube Premium. The ad-supported alternative will […]
  
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• Man charged after two teens sexually assaulted at shopping mall, police say

  29-08-2019 14:40
  Toronto police say the have arrested a man after two teens were sexually assaulted in a shopping mall on two separate occasions over the course of a month. Police say the first incident happened on July 29, when a stranger approached a 16-year-old boy at the Scarborough Town Centre and allegedly sexually assaulted him. They […]
  
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• High school football openers kick off tonight, Friday - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 14:12
  High school football openers kick off tonight, Friday  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCountdown to kickoff ends tonight with the opening games of the 2019 high school football season. Lined up on the docket are five 8-man division games ...
  
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• City sticks to promise for more local development - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 13:22
  City sticks to promise for more local development  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsCOLDWATER — Economic Development Director Lisa Miller told the Downtown Development Authority Wednesday to expect a couple of press releases in the ...
  
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• Former Tecumseh police chief Stern dies - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 11:56
  Former Tecumseh police chief Stern dies  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsTECUMSEH — Former Tecumseh Police Chief Troy Stern died Wednesday after battling undisclosed health issues. Stern, 48, served the department for 24 ...
  
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• What’s the buzz? TIFF organizers on the films that will get audiences talking

  29-08-2019 10:00
  TORONTO — Cinephiles and Oscars prognosticators, it’s time to start your engines. The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off Sept. 5 with another slew of star-studded titles predicted to get awards season love — from a high-octane look at rivalling car companies on the racing circuit, to a powerful true story of a civil rights defence lawyer, and a slick murder […]
  
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• G&T Services Herbicide Application - News - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 06:20
  G&T Services Herbicide Application - News  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. HERBICIDE APPLICATION. Pursuant to a biding contract letter of work to be performed, G&T Services, Inc. of New Haven, IN will perform ...
  
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• Monroe Township 8/20/2019 meeting minutes - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 06:19
  Monroe Township 8/20/2019 meeting minutes  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPAID PUBLIC NOTICE. MONROE CHARTER TOWNSHIP. MONROE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Synopsis of a Regular Meeting. Held on August 20, 2019. at 7:00 ...
  
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• Vehicles collide at Black Road and McNabb

  29-08-2019 04:48 via saultstar.com
  Firefighters, paramedics and police respond to a three-vehicle crash at Black Road and McNabb Street on Wednesday at about 9:30 p.m. Two people were taken to Sault Area Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police say. Read More
  
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• Gaylord volleyball drops game to Sault Ste. Marie - Petoskey News-Review

  29-08-2019 02:57
  Gaylord volleyball drops game to Sault Ste. Marie  Petoskey News-ReviewThe Gaylord volleyball team played Sault Ste. Marie tight all night long Monday.
  
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• Reminder: The first day of school is Wednesday, September 4th

  29-08-2019 02:52
  Just a friendly reminder for parents in Sault Ste. Marie and across the Algoma District that Tuesday, September 3rd, is the first PA Day of the school year. The first day of school for students is Wednesday, September 4th.   School Boards Approve School Year Calendar for 2019-2020 The Algoma District School Board (ADSB), Conseil […]
  
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• Panthers lineup loaded with talent, experience - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 02:21
  Panthers lineup loaded with talent, experience  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsPICKFORD — The Pickford Panthers accomplished every goal they had but one last season.That final prize is a state championship, and the Panthers have their ...
  
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• MDOT lifts traffic restrictions to ease Labor Day holiday weekend travel

  29-08-2019 02:17
  This Labor Day holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on more than two-thirds of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers. Beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, and continuing until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 106 out of 151 projects statewide will […]
  
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• Kinross to crown Champions Friday Night

  29-08-2019 01:56
  It’s racing under the lights this Friday Night, August 30th at the Kinross Speedpark. With two events remaining on the schedule, the points battles will wrap up this week as part of the  track’s Championship Night during the Chippewa County Fair. (Cars will return one week later for the 15th Annual running of the Memorial […]
  
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• First Year Investment of Ontario’s Four-Year Math Strategy Announced

  29-08-2019 01:44
  Major Commitment to Math Improvement Will Promote Student Success and Teaching Excellence by Going Back to Basics Ontario’s Minister of Education announced the details of the new four-year $200-million math strategy to get back to basics and make sure students and educators have the math skills and resources to succeed in the classroom and beyond. […]
  
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• CAMPBELL, Kevin

  29-08-2019 01:35
  Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Thursday August 22, 2019 at the age of 55. Son of Norman and the late Ethel Campbell (late Gary Wigmore). Brother of the late Wayne (Lana), Kelly and Corey (Trish). Special uncle to Tara (Mike), Matthew (Danielle), David, Dylan, Ben, Amy (Phil), Tyson (Jessica), Dakota (Stephanie), Kellanie, Marisa […]
  
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• GIOMMI, Lidia

  29-08-2019 01:31
  Passed away peacefully in her 82nd year at the FJ Davey Home on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 with family at her side. Loving wife of Enrico for 59 years. Devoted mother of Albert (Terri-Lynn), Maria Thibault (late Alan) and Nadia Latimer (Kyle). Proud Nona of Kristin, Kurtis (Samantha), Christopher (Courtney), Andrew (Violet), Michael (Alyssa) and […]
  
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• PINE, Thomas Jeffery

  29-08-2019 01:28
  1968 to 2019 ~ It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Thomas Jeffery Pine AKA Mr. Big, resident of Garden River First Nation. The creator quietly and peacefully called him home on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Tom was best known for his quick laughter, joking around and always […]
  
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• BERNARD, Gary “Goober”

  29-08-2019 01:23
  Unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the age of 52. Loving partner of Pam Boretz. Beloved father of Nikki-Lynne and PJ. Cherished fur babies Carling, Maddie and the late Shadow. Predeceased by his parents Antoine and Lula-Belle Bernard. Dear brother of Kathy, late Rosemary, Lilianne, Blanche, Nancy, Alphonse, Betty and Sharon. Also survived by […]
  
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• Sault High sweeps Gaylord, finishes second at invitational - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  29-08-2019 01:14
  Sault High sweeps Gaylord, finishes second at invitational  Sault Ste. Marie Evening NewsGAYLORD – Sault High has started a new volleyball season, and swept past Gaylord at all three levels Monday night.The Sault varsity downed Gaylord in ...
  
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