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• Bill Tinsley: ‘Doomsday’ has never been closer - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

  28-01-2020 23:40 via sooeveningnews.com
  Bill Tinsley: ‘Doomsday’ has never been closer  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  
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• Ventura wanted by Sault police

  02-09-2026 22:29 via saultstar.com
  Alvin Ventura is wanted by police. Ventura, 36, is sought on four charges including having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and dangerous operation, a release said. Anyone with information about Ventura can call Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 705-949-6300 or Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or saultcrimestoppers.com.
  
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• Sault playwright explores relationships on stage

  02-09-2026 20:47 via saultstar.com
  
  When a long-time marriage starts to crumble, a pair of actors starts to question the health of their own relationships in a new one-act play by a Sault Ste. Marie author. Emma Hogg acknowledges she’s “exploring some relationships” in her debut stage effort, Love is Not a Jellyfish, and her follow-up offering Between Heartbeats.The author of Portraits of Margot and Winona Rising is at a “personal point in my life” where she and her peers are talking about relationsh
  
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• Sault Star recalls 2016 chat with Dolly Parton

  02-09-2026 20:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Much has been said and written about the much-adored country music superstar since her death last week. The Sault Star’s Jeffrey Ougler was one of a group of journalists to speak to Parton as she set out for a major tour in 2016. Here is the story as it appeared in the Sept. 7, 2016 edition of The Sault Star.So, what’s trending these days on the state ofDollyParton’s marriage? Likely little. In fact, it’s entirely possible most have no idea the country superstar and her
  
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• Sault woman accused of using stolen bank cards for purchases

  02-09-2026 19:16 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman allegedly used someone else’s bank cards to make four purchases at three businesses. A bag was reported stolen in the 100 block of Gore Street on Tuesday, police say. A suspect was found in the 0 to 100 block of Bay Street carrying the bag. Trina McPherson, 49, was charged with fraud under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and theft under $5,000. Her court date is Nov. 16.
  
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• Electric arc furnace production resumes at Algoma Steel

  02-09-2026 16:30 via saultstar.com
  Interim operating arrangements have helped resume electric arc furnace production at Algoma Steel. The company reported an unplanned outage at a turbine at its Lake Superior Power generating facility in mid-August. The steelmaker worked with Independent Electricity System Operator and “is currently maintaining sustained production under these arrangements,” a release said. The company is following several options to restore full generating capacity at LSP. They include repairing the
  
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• Screenwriting classes offered in Sault

  02-09-2026 15:42 via saultstar.com
  
  A 12-week screenwriting class starts Tuesday at Sault Film Festival Creative Hub. Weekly sessions run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 40 Queen St. E., a release said.Cost is $600. “ Many people have a story they would love to tell, but may not know how to begin turning it into a screenplay,” said festival vice-president Rebeka Herron. “This class will create a welcoming environment where writers can explore their ideas, learn the fundamentals of the craft, and gain the confidence to
  
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• Goulais River, Batchawana Bay, Sault Ste. Marie residents face impaired driving charges

  02-09-2026 15:25 via saultstar.com
  
  A Goulais River woman was charged following an erratic driving complaint on Highway 17 in that community last Saturday. Her southbound vehicle was speeding, swerving in and out of traffic and travelling with its right signal light on, Ontario Provincial Police say.Julie Martin, 48, was charged with having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor. She was one of five drivers charged with impaired-related offences by the Sault St
  
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• Algoma Steel finance head meets with retirees

  02-09-2026 14:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Steel’s chief financial officer speaks at the next meeting of SOAR Chapter 6-17.Mike Moraca talks when the Alogma Steel retirees meet Sept. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Gateway Casino. Lunch options are priced at $9.99, a release said. Email soarchap6,[email protected] to confirm attendance or call Nancy Sagle at 705-253-6475, Diane Neidrauer at 705-256-8514 or Burnie Thorp at 705-949-1724 by Sept. 10.
  
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• Accused punched security guard, police say

  01-09-2026 20:43 via saultstar.com
  
  One person was charged Friday after police received a report of a robbery at a business in the 200 block of Bay Street during which a security guard was punched. Officers were dispatched to the business shortly after 6 p.m., where the accused was in custody of security guards. Police say the accused had left the business with items they had not paid for and punched a security guard when confronted. They were arrested. No physical injuries were reported.Nicole Breton, 51, was charged with robber
  
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• Council directs staff to 'buy Canadian' to avoid cost increases

  01-09-2026 19:43 via saultstar.com
  
  City council unanimously agreed to direct staff to ‘buy Canadian’ to avoid cost increases as a result of tariffs. That means taking “whatever actions are necessary, including changing purchase orders or finding alternative products” to mitigate or avoid cost increases as a result of tariffs.The tariffs, ultimately paid for by consumers, and the cost of doing business, will increase for the city, the motion preamble reads.Mayor Matthew Shoemaker said it is important for s
  
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• Pepper spray released at police 'multiple times'

  01-09-2026 18:28 via saultstar.com
  
  One person was charged Monday with assaulting peace officers with a weapon – along with several other charges – after officers saw and confronted the accused, who had an outstanding warrant for their arrest, walking in the 700 block of Wellington Street East.When officers advised the accused of the warrant, the accused continued walking, removed a canister of pepper spray from their pocket, and sprayed it in the officers’ direction “multiple times,” police report.
  
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• Algoma Steel pleads guilty to occupational health and safety offence

  01-09-2026 17:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Steel has pleaded guilty to one regulatory offence under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act for not having warning signs regarding unauthorized entry.The steelmaker was fined $250,000, including the applicable victim fine surcharge in the June 2023 death of a 21-year-old contract employee. Damien Bryant, a 21-year-old contract employee at GFL Environmental Inc. was killed at Algoma Steel while servicing the coke oven gas main. He was ultimately asphyxiated after entering
  
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• Victim approached in 'threatening manner'

  01-09-2026 17:50 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Services laid break and enter, mischief and criminal harassment charges, Sunday after receiving a report of damage to a residence and vehicle in the 200 block of Central Street.As officers were on their way to the scene, 911 communicators received additional reports of the suspect breaking into a building in the 600 block of Wallace Terrace. The suspect, later identified as the accused, was located inside and arrested. Police say the accused approached an individual, not
  
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• Council approves four-way stop near R.M. Moore school despite staff concern

  01-09-2026 17:30 via saultstar.com
  
  A four-way stop sign will be implemented at the Base Line and Carpin Beach Road intersection despite previous reports that suggest the stop is not warranted.Ward 5 councillors Matthew Scott and Corey Gardi the four-way stop will protect young students and pedestrians at the intersection which sees traffic whiz by, despite the 40 km posted speed zone.The 40 km speed zone in a school zone is posted because studies show that gives young people the best chance of recovery if a child is struck by a
  
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• Utility knife wielded in robbery, police say

  01-09-2026 17:28 via saultstar.com
  
  One person has been charged with robbery and weapon offences after police received a report Monday of an altercation at a business in the 200 block of Lake Street.Police say the accused. brandishing a utility knife, approached a person and demanded they hand over a belonging.The victim and accused are not known to one another, police say, and no physical injuries were reported. The accused was arrested. Police say they located the utility knife concealed in the accused’s pocket. Jessy Aud
  
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• R.R. Moore lauded on his birthday in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS

  01-09-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  Sept. 1, 2001Mayor John Rowswell describes the extreme closure scenarios as presented by commissioned consultants should Algoma Steel Inc.’s restructuring efforts fail, “an almost impossible scenario.” Sept. 1, 1976City council gave its approval to proceed with the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of McNabb and Lake streets. Work is expected to begin this year on a park for the densely-populated Boston Avenue area. William R. Dalton, a teacher at Sault Techni
  
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• Council rejects second motion aimed at improving public washroom access for unhoused

  01-09-2026 03:26 via saultstar.com
  
  For the second time in two years, city council has turned down a motion that could potentially help the homeless access public toilets.Ward 2 Coun. Lisa Vezeau Allen and Ward 5 Coun. Corey Gardi wanted staff to complete an inventory of publicly accessible toilets and make recommendations to help the homeless have access to them. The preamble notes having access to toilet facilities is a basic human need and right, and those living unhoused have limited options to access facilities on a daily ba
  
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• City council puts brakes on large-scale data centres - Take our poll

  01-09-2026 03:05 via saultstar.com
  
  City council will see a first draft of a data centre framework at its Sept. 21 meeting.That framework will initiate a public consultation process that will help amend and finalize the final framework, expected to be completed in the new year.The framework will define a data centre, examine similar policies of other municipalities, and look at best practices for the regulation of power, noise and water, among other things. It would evolve over time, and staff would be open-minded to addressing c
  
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• City council puts brakes on large-scale data centres

  01-09-2026 03:05 via saultstar.com
  
  City council will see a first draft of a data centre framework at its Sept. 21 meeting.That framework will initiate a public consultation process that will help amend and finalize the final framework, expected to be completed in the new year.The framework will define a data centre, examine similar policies of other municipalities, and look at best practices for the regulation of power, noise and water, among other things. It would evolve over time, and staff would be open-minded to addressing c
  
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• City OK with Cougars moving home games to new venue

  31-08-2026 20:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault College’s decision to move its home games to a new venue isn’t prompting City of Sault Ste. Marie to throw a penalty flag. The Cougars played three of four home matches at city-maintained Rocky DiPietro Field during the 2025 season. But this year, only one game is set for the Elizabeth Street venue after other teams in the Canadian Junior Football League’s Ontario conference grumbled about playing on the grass field. The Cougars are now hosting challengers on the artific
  
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• Metis community finds home near Iron Bridge

  31-08-2026 19:16 via saultstar.com
  
  Land purchased west of Iron Bridge will offer the Metis community a permanent gathering place to share their culture. Huron-Superior Regional Metis Community paid $625,000 to buy 320 acres of land near the community that’s about 115 kilometres east of Sault Ste. Marie. The property runs along the Mississagi River and includes more than two kilometres of private roadway and a log cabin, a release says.“ This property gives us something that is increasingly difficult to find – a
  
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• Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre names new leader

  31-08-2026 18:49 via saultstar.com
  
  Jonathan Coulman is the new executive director of Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. He was previously executive director of Algoma Workforce Investment Corp. and manager of career education and employability at Algoma University, a release said. Coulman calls the Pim Street site “a cornerstone of tourism and community life.” “ Jonathan’s track record of building strong organizations, fostering meaningful partnerships, and driving positive community impact made him the
  
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• Data centres discussed by online panel Thursday

  31-08-2026 17:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Data centres are discussed by a virtual panel on Thursday.Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Cenre is hosting the free hour-long session that starts at noon, a release said. Taylor Trecroce, manager of business programs at SSMIC, David Pickup, director of electricity at the Pembina Institute, and Daniel Featherstone, who handles fresh water research at SSMIC, are panelists. Sandra Moore, executive director of SSMIC, is moderator. Topics include energy and grid capacity, water and cooling and economic
  
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• Exploration company active north of Sault closes acquisition

  31-08-2026 17:00 via saultstar.com
  
  Sterling Metals has closed its acquisition of QcX Gold. For every 4.81026 common shares of QcX, holders receive one common share of Sterling, a release says.QcX shares are expected to be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange on or around Monday.The transaction adds to Sterling’s footprint north of Sault Ste. Marie by about 40 per cent. Sterling is seeking copper in the Batchawana area. Albert Conradi, former chief executive officer of QcX, is joining Sterling’s board. He is current
  
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• It's smart to be patient: MONIN

  31-08-2026 16:37 via saultstar.com
  
  “A wise person learns to controls temper. Anger causes mistakes”.Always move slowly until you have all the facts and digested them. Today, we live in a culture of fast foods, impatience in lineups or waiting on the phone, speeding dangerously on highways, wanting quick results, spur-of-the-moment decisions.Avoid quick decisions that you’ll always regret. You’ve heard “you should follow your heart.”But “the heart is deceitful above all things, and despera
  
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• Thunderbirds host Wilfrid Laurier this weekend

  31-08-2026 15:40 via saultstar.com
  
  The home soccer season gets rolling for Algoma University Thunderbirds during the Labour Day weekend.The Thunderbirds host the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks on Saturday and Sunday at Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School, a release said. Women play at 1 p.m., followed by men at 3:15 p.m. both days.Sunday is Sault Youth Soccer Day. All SYS players will be admitted free.General admission for weekend games is $5. Non-Algoma students and Algoma University alumni pay $2. The men’s s
  
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• Suspended Sault driver found with drugs

  29-08-2026 20:33 via saultstar.com
  
  Several narcotics were found when police did a Highway Traffic Act stop in Batchewana First Nation late last year.Richard Atherton wasn’t supposed to be driving, said federal prosecutor Ben Pritchard last Friday. Batchewana First Nation Police seized two grams of cocaine, four grams of fentanyl and 19 grams of methamphetamine on Dec. 18. Atherton pleaded guilty to driving while suspended and three counts possession of a controlled substance in connection with the incident. He also pleaded
  
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• Protester sick of provincial health direction

  29-08-2026 18:45 via saultstar.com
  
  Retired nurse Carol-Lynn Liffiton protests Ontario Premier Doug Ford outside MPP Chris Scott’s office on Great Northern Road on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. (BRIAN KELLY/THE SAULT STAR/POSTMEDIA NETWORK)
  
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