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• Book sale runs in Sault's downtown during Rotaryfest

  02-07-2026 21:17 via saultstar.com
  
  A flea market and book sale is planned downtown during Rotaryfest. Friends of the Library hosts the three-day sale July 16-18 at James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, a release says.Books, comics, DVDs, compact discs and other items will be for sale.Proceeds benefit the library.
  
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• Sault council reviews development incentives to stay competitive

  02-07-2026 20:34 via saultstar.com
  
  City council is taking steps to ensure that it is competitive with other Ontario municipalities to spur economic development.Council has recently asked the city’s economic development department to review the city’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and compare it with incentives currently offered by other municipalities. Ward 2 Coun. Luke Dufour and Ward 5 Coun. Corey Gardi note that Sault Ste. Marie’s competitiveness recognizes that the city doesn’t have development cha
  
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• Weapon pointed at people in Sault's downtown

  02-07-2026 19:55 via saultstar.com
  
  A replica firearm was pointed at people in the 0 to 100 block of Dennis Street early Thursday, police say.A female suspect was allegedly found with small quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine.Renee Cyr, 40, was charged with pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying concealed weapon and two counts each possession of a controlled substance and breach of recognizance. She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
  
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• Man sets off fireworks near Elliot Lake gathering: OPP

  02-07-2026 18:46 via saultstar.com
  
  An intoxicated man allegedly set off fireworks near persons gathered to watch another display in Elliot Lake.Ontario Provincial Police went to Spruce Beach at about 10:30 p.m., a release says.A suspect is accused of having three bottles of vodka mix drinks and suspected methamphetamine pills in his possession. Kenneth (Ken) Neely, 47, of Elliot Lake, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, being intoxicated in a public place, fail to comply with probation order and fail to comply
  
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• Sault man charged following single-vehicle crash

  02-07-2026 18:24 via saultstar.com
  A man was charged following a single-vehicle collision near a central-area intersection.The crash happened close to Cameron Avenue and McNabb Street at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, police say.Alan Harkness, 62, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and dangerous operation.His court date is Aug. 24.
  
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• Man with drugs, cash found in Sault's downtown

  02-07-2026 17:22 via saultstar.com
  
  A wanted man had suspected fentanyl and cocaine in his possession, police say.He was found on Queen Street East on Monday afternoon. The narcotics had a street value of $3,300. The male also allegedly had $400 in cash.Shawn Blais, 49, was charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime and fail to comply with appearance notice.He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
  
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• 5 Car Draw winners step on gas for cash

  02-07-2026 17:15 via saultstar.com
  
  Cash is king for four of the five winners of Sault Are Hospital Foundation’s 5 Car Draw. Three of the annual draw winners are from Sault Ste. Marie, a release says.Yolanda McKeachnie won $25,000 with ticket CR-48391684. She could have driven away with a Hyundai Venue.Clarence Abbott left a Mazda 3 Sport GS in park. He received $27,000. Abbott won with ticket CR-50678659.Angelo and Lisa Foggia took home $80,000 rather than a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The couple won with ticket CR-8770923
  
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• Knife thrust at person: POLICE

  02-07-2026 16:59 via saultstar.com
  
  A man allegedly thrust a knife towards a person who asked him to leave their property.The incident happened May 11, police say.A suspect was found Monday.Jerry Leveille, 55, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts fail to comply with a probation order. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
  
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• Art Gallery of Algoma opens temporary location in 1976: IN OTHER YEARS

  02-07-2026 15:00 via saultstar.com
  
  July 2, 2001A reunion of former Holy Angels students drew 180 to the Marconi Hall. The school opened in 1906 and is closing due to low enrolment. The school will be renamed Holy Angels Learning and Media Resource Centre. “I’m sorry to see that school close,” said former Sault Ste. Marie Roman Catholic Separate School Board trustee Sam Colizza. “It’s served a lot of children.”July 2, 1976The Art Gallery of Algoma was officially opened in its temporary quarters
  
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• Special constables sworn in by Sault police

  02-07-2026 14:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Seven new special constables have joined Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. Jamie Njari, Todd Hicks, Madison Pelletier, Breanne Derochie, Jacob Marano, Matthew Mitchell, and Aiden Pelletier were sworn in on Monday at Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre, a release says.
  
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