Sault Ste. Marie news

• Lalonde, Aurel

  18-10-2018 20:48
  Passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his wife Pauline, daughter Suzanne and granddaughter Renee at age 84 on October 17, 2018 at the Sault Area Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife Pauline, his daughter Suzanne and husband Tim Lamour, granddaughter Renee and husband Bobby Jensen, […]
  
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• Woman takes Sault downtown worker's purse

  27-02-2026 21:15 via saultstar.com
  A woman swiped a purse belonging to a worker at a downtown office last fall.She then went to a nearby business and made a pair of purchases with the victim’s credit card, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli on Friday. Karen Swanson pleaded guilty to theft and failing to attend court.The theft happened on Sept. 3. The purchases totalled about $65.Swanson didn’t go to court on Jan. 26 of this year, Ontario Court Justice Dana Peterson heard.The Michipicoten First Nation m
  
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• Man carries knives in Blind River: OPP

  27-02-2026 19:42 via saultstar.com
  A man was allegedly carrying knives in Blind River on Tuesday. Ontario Provincial Police went to a Cobden Avenue residence when a family member called asking the male be removed from the home, a release says. The male was walking away from the property when police arrived. He had a knife tucked in each sleeve, said Const. Bev Gauthier in an email to The Sault Star. Nicholas Two Feathers Matinet, 33, of Thunder Bay, was charged with possession of weapon for dangerous purpose.He appeared in bail c
  
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• Man brandishes knives in Blind River: OPP

  27-02-2026 19:42 via saultstar.com
  A man was allegedly brandishing several knives in Blind River on Tuesday. Ontario Provincial Police went to a Cobden Avenue residence when a family member called asking the male be removed from the home, a release says. The male was walking away from the property when police arrived.Nicholas Two Feathers Matinet, 33, of Thunder Bay, was charged with possession of weapon for dangerous purpose.He appeared in bail court in Blind River on Wednesday and was remanded into custody.
  
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• Sault man threatens to slit ex's throat

  27-02-2026 19:13 via saultstar.com
  A man grabbed his ex-partner by the neck and threatened to slit her throat a week before Christmas, court heard Friday.Brendon Zotter pleaded guilty to assault and threatening death in connection with the Dec. 18 incident at an Andrew Street residence.The couple had been in a relationship for about five years and had a child together, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli. The toddler was not at the residence when the assault happened as an argument escalated.The Crown asked Ontario
  
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• Not Dead Yet plans St. Patrick's Day show in Sault

  27-02-2026 17:18 via saultstar.com
  Not Dead Yet brings Celtic tunes to an upcoming St. Patrick’s Day show. The March 17 date at Algoma University’s The Speakeasy will benefit the post-secondary institution’s music program, a release says. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.Tickets, $30 adults and $10 students, are on sale at EventBrite or by contacting [email protected] Dead Yet formerly performed as The Comedics.
  
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• Man kicked at argument's end at Sault motel

  27-02-2026 16:41 via saultstar.com
  A woman kicked her intimate partner at the end of an argument at a Great Northern Road motel last summer.The pair spat at, and shoved, each other before Danielle Daigle kicked the man in the leg at the Satellite Motel on Aug, 7, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli on Friday. Daigle pleaded guilty to assault and breach of probation. The male was also charged following the incident.Ontario Court Justice Dana Peterson accepted a joint position from Mucciarelli and defence counsel Sar
  
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• Ice fishing derby returns to Wawa

  27-02-2026 16:08 via saultstar.com
  Wawa Ice Fishing Derby returns March 6-8.Registration is at Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre’s banquet room on March 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., a release says. Anglers can fish at Wawa Lake, Hawk Lake and Manitowik Lake on March 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Separate Wayz perform at a dance at MMCC on March 7.Prizes include a 2026 Sea-Doo Spark, cash, a hot tub and paddleboards. Event information is available at wawaicefishingderby.com
  
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• Retired nurse from Desbarats wins Sault Area Hospital Foundation draw

  27-02-2026 15:38 via saultstar.com
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• Sault snowbird safe and optimistic after unrest disrupts stay in Puerto Vallarta

  27-02-2026 15:29 via saultstar.com
  Susan Fedora looks forward to leaving behind Sault Ste. Marie winters in favour of sun and warmth, at least for most of the season. 
    The retired nurse heads to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a six-week stay in mid-January, after the busy holiday season is over and she’s seen and experienced just enough snow, wind and cold to want more.
    This year was no different. 
    She spent weeks exploring and doing the things she loves to do without a care in the world, enjoyin
  
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• 2026-27 school year calendar set for Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma students

  27-02-2026 15:22 via saultstar.com
  All students in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District registeredw
  ith school boards start the 2026-27 academic year on Sept. 8.Christmas break for Algoma District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholi
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  ue Nouvelon, Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord and Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, a release says. The spring break runs March 15 to 19.The last day of classes is June 30.Professional activity days for ADSB and HSCDSB are Sept. 1, Sept. 2, Oct. 26, Nov. 20, Feb. 1
  
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• Sault staging of Little Shop of Horrors scares up cast

  27-02-2026 14:42 via saultstar.com
  The cast for Musical Comedy Guild’s spring show is taking root.Little Shop of Horrors features John Barber, Christina Speers, Mike Doherty, Arden O’Halloran, Ashton Sommers, James Chapman, Nat Cook, Alison MacDonald, Kelsey Wade, Aljon Aniceto, Ariella D’Agostino, Colin McLean, Nicolette Rebello and Alexia Rodriguez Larrondo, a release says.Lesley Walsh Tibben and Jennifer Avery co-direct. Michael Dal Cin produces. Stephen Gagnon-Ruscio oversees music direction. Meghan Forbes i
  
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• Carney lands in India to kick off Asia trip - SooToday.com

  27-02-2026 10:25 via news.google.com
  Carney lands in India to kick off Asia trip  SooToday.com
  
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• Firefighters respond to apparent false alarm at Tim Hortons - SooToday.com

  27-02-2026 02:12 via news.google.com
  Firefighters respond to apparent false alarm at Tim Hortons  SooToday.com
  
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• Algoma-area school boards approve 2026-27 calendar - SooToday.com

  27-02-2026 01:04 via news.google.com
  Algoma-area school boards approve 2026-27 calendar  SooToday.com
  
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• Local man arrested for second time this week - SooToday.com

  26-02-2026 23:03 via news.google.com
  Local man arrested for second time this week  SooToday.com
  
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• Liberals survive confidence vote on omnibus budget bill - SooToday.com

  26-02-2026 22:47 via news.google.com
  Liberals survive confidence vote on omnibus budget bill  SooToday.com
  
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• McCAIG, Rhonda Ann - SooToday.com

  26-02-2026 22:28 via news.google.com
  McCAIG, Rhonda Ann  SooToday.com
  
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• Judge won't fine Sault man for fentanyl possession

  26-02-2026 21:59 via saultstar.com
  A judge declined to fine a man $1,000 for possessing fentanyl, saying the financial penalty would be crushing given his limited income.Tristen Vipond pleaded guilty to four offences, including assaulting his intimate partner, possessing a controlled substance and possessing a weapon on Thursday.Vipond struck a woman in the head in a parking lot on Queen Street East, near Gore Street, on Nov. 2, 2025, said assistant Crown attorney William McPhee. He was found with about 10.5 grams of fentanyl, a
  
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• Preliminary hearing sought in second-degree murder case - SooToday.com

  26-02-2026 21:58 via news.google.com
  Preliminary hearing sought in second-degree murder case  SooToday.com
  
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• StellarCare – A Smarter Way to Protect Your Home - SooToday.com

  26-02-2026 21:26 via news.google.com
  StellarCare – A Smarter Way to Protect Your Home  SooToday.com
  
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• Paint Night at the Club - SooToday.com

  26-02-2026 21:15 via news.google.com
  Paint Night at the Club  SooToday.com
  
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• 'Strong demand' for paramedics results in new program - SooToday.com

  26-02-2026 21:05 via news.google.com
  'Strong demand' for paramedics results in new program  SooToday.com
  
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• Algoma Public Health plugs perks of immunizing kids earlier against hepatitis B

  26-02-2026 19:51 via saultstar.com
  Immunizing children earlier against hepatitis B would be less of a pain – in all sorts of ways, Algoma Public Health says.
    Currently, the publicly funded immunization schedule for Ontario recommends, and funds, immunization against hepatitis B in Grade 7 for 12-year-olds, delivered by public health nurses in schools over two appointments at least six months apart. Drawbacks of this approach include high delivery costs within schools, multiple injections and&
  
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• Algoma Public Health plugs perks of immunizing kids earlier against Hep B

  26-02-2026 19:51 via saultstar.com
  Immunizing children earlier against hepatitis B would be less of a pain – in all sorts of ways, Algoma Public Health says.
    Currently, the publicly funded immunization schedule for Ontario recommends, and funds, immunization against hepatitis B in Grade 7 for 12-year-olds, delivered by public health nurses in schools over two appointments at least six months apart. Drawbacks of this approach include high delivery costs within schools, multiple injections and&
  
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• Air Quality Technician - SooToday.com

  26-02-2026 19:47 via news.google.com
  Air Quality Technician  SooToday.com
  
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• Mechanic dinged for driving impaired near Dubreuilville

  26-02-2026 19:22 via saultstar.com
  A former mine worker is in a deep financial hole after driving impaired near Dubreuilville.Benjamin Presley pleaded guilty to having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams on Thursday. The mechanic was working for a contractor at Alamos Gold’s Magino mine. His pickup truck collided with another vehicle at Highway 519 and Magpie Industrial Road shortly after midnight on Dec. 20.Presley told Ontario Provincial Police he was “f—-d up,” said assistant Crown attorney
  
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• Algoma Public Health fetes Public Health Champions

  26-02-2026 18:01 via saultstar.com
  Healthy community leadership was saluted Wednesday when Algoma Public Health handed out 2025 Public Health Champion – Early Years Edition recognition. This annual awards highlight community members who go “above and beyond” to help young children “grow, learn, play and thrive,” advocating for healthy starts, connecting families and communities, and creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for all, APH says. Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who support h
  
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• Sault drug bust nets $360K in narcotics, loaded weapon

  26-02-2026 17:52 via saultstar.com
  Drugs with a street value topping $360,000 were allegedly found when police checked a vehicle and east-end residence on Wednesday. A traffic stop in the afternoon was part of a drug trafficking investigation that started in January, police say. The automobile and a multi-unit residence in the 1100 block of Queen Street East were searched.Suspected cocaine, codeine, Oxycodone pills, more than $53,000 in cash, a loaded semi-automatic handgun, a Taser, four brass knuckles and drug paraphernalia wer
  
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• Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year - SooToday.com

  26-02-2026 17:41 via news.google.com
  Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year  SooToday.com
  
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