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• Sault Ste. Marie Schools Continue With Security Updates - 9&10 News

  12-09-2015 00:09
  Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
  Sault Ste. Marie Schools Continue With Security Updates
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  School is back in session, but construction is still happening at a local school district. Upgrades started this summer to help make the schools safer. Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools have been making security updates to their six buildings in ...
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• Natalie MacMaster, Susan Aglukark among those gracing 54th Algoma Fall Festival

  30-07-2026 20:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Award-winning artists coupled with free performances highlight the 54th Algoma Fall Festival. Presented by OLG, from Oct. 8 to Oct. 27, the festival features Canadian artists Susan Aglukark, William Prince, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy & Family, Terra Lightfoot with Logan Staats, celebrated chef Shahir Massoud, family theatre, visual arts and “extraordinary” musical experiences from across Canada. This year’s festival also features Maada’ookiidaa – Gmi
  
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• Some city facilities to close for Sir William H. Hearst Day

  30-07-2026 19:35 via saultstar.com
  
  Many city facilities and services will be closed Monday to recognize Sir William Hearst Day. Closed on Monday Aug. 3 are the city landfill and household hazardous waste depot, the Civic Centre, Fire Services Administration office, the GFL Memorial Gardens office and box office, the Main transit office and Senior Services (Bay Street Active Living Centre and the Northern Community Centre Active 55+), the cemetery office and the city’s landfill and household hazardous waste dept.Also closed
  
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• City eyes funding program to expand Sault tree canopy

  30-07-2026 19:10 via saultstar.com
  
  City council has given the nod to staff to apply for funding that would increase the city’s tree canopy over the next five years.The application will be inked to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Fund Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Tree Planting stream.If successful, the city could receive up to $250,000 in grants, which would be matched by the city’s annual $50,000 contribution over five years.Staff have identified the funding “as a strong opportunity to bu
  
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• Youth points imitation firearm at adult, police say

  30-07-2026 19:06 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service charged a 14-year-old with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose Wednesday after receiving a report of an incident involving the accused approximately 12 hours earlier in the 200 block of Northern Avenue East.Police say the accused pointed an imitation firearm at an adult in the parking lot of a multi-unit residential building. The two are known to one another. Around 10:15 p.m., officers located and arrested the accused. The ac
  
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• Algoma Steel posts second-quarter loss

  30-07-2026 16:10 via saultstar.com
  
  Algoma Steel has posted another quarterly loss.The three-month period ending June 30 has resulted in a $96 million loss, its report states.That loss is slightly less than the previous year’s quarterly loss during the same period which wash posted at $110.6 million.A company release states that comparisons between Q2 2026 and Q2 2025 were significantly impacted by the transition from blast furnace operations to electric arc furnace steel production.“In the prior-year quarter, the Com
  
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• Old Tyme Bazaar returns to G. Verdi Lodge in 1976: IN OTHER YEARS

  30-07-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  July 30, 2001Sault Collegiate Institute, the alma mater of thousands of Sault Ste. Marie residents, opened its doors to former students to give alumni a chance to say goodbye to the venerable, but dilapidated, landmark. The final graduating class was in 1981. July 30, 1976For the fourth time in as many years, the G. Verdi Lodge has opened its hall and grounds for its Old Tyme Bazaar. Games of chance include crown and anchor, over and under and bingo. Tickets are being sold for a colour televisi
  
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• Sheehan announces funding for Indigenous food security and forest stewardship in Algoma

  29-07-2026 19:40 via saultstar.com
  
  The federal government is providing $612,000 to fund Indigenous-led projects that will strengthen food security, advance sustainable forest management and support wildfire resilience in Mississauga First Nation and across the North Shore.Sault-Algoma MP Terry Sheehan said the funding is provided through Natural Resources Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada which will help communities build on Indigenous knowledge while creating lasting environmental, cultural and economic benefits.Missi
  
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• Another brick off the wall – PHOTO GALLERY

  29-07-2026 18:33 via saultstar.com
  
  East-side portions of the former General Hospital on Queen Street East are dismantled Wednesday morning. Demolition, which began on the Lucy Street side of the building, is expected to continue until October. And all is going as planned, officials confirmed to The Sault Star this week. Two time capsules have been discovered within the former health-care facility, the first from 1963, found by demolition crews in early July, containing a Sault Daily Star newspaper, hospital pamphlets, meeting mi
  
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• Sault MPP's charges adjourned for 3 months

  29-07-2026 15:53 via saultstar.com
  
  Domestic-related charges faced by Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott are adjourned for three months as talks continue between the Crown and defence.Lawyer Marcela Ahumada, speaking on behalf of defence counsel Michael Lacy, told Ontario Court Justice Elaine Burton on Wednesday discussions between the lawyers “continue to be productive” and more talks are expected. “ It is going down a certain track and it is not a trial track,” said Ahumada. She said the adjournment was so
  
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• 'Casual and fun' show helps Sault Area Hospital

  28-07-2026 21:13 via saultstar.com
  
  Emma Dingle found the time for a fitting title for Northern Arts Academy’s third annual Celebration of Song fundraiser. Through the Decades, slated for Friday at at Paint and Decor Studios, features selections spanning not just years, but centuries. “ It felt like a fitting theme, especially because we’re dabbling in so many genres,” said Dingle, who is coordinating the show. The roster of talent, including recent graduates, alumni and faculty, have chosen works stretchi
  
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• Complaints spur council review of Strathclair soccer fields

  28-07-2026 19:31 via saultstar.com
  
  City staff have been asked to develop a plan that will improve the Strathclair soccer fields.Council passed a resolution at its last council meeting, moved by Ward 3 Coun. Angela Caputo and seconded by Ward 5 Coun. Corey Gardi, to work with local service clubs and soccer club stakeholders to identify key deficiencies of the fields and develop a short, medium and long-term improvement plan for the fields, complete with cost estimates and potential funding opportunities.Soccer is one of the most
  
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• ‘We have a liability’: Shaky shed must go but contents saved

  28-07-2026 18:17 via saultstar.com
  
  For several months, the Prince Township Museum’s farm equipment shed behind the community centre has been off limits to visitors. The structure, which nearly collapsed from the weight of last winter’s snow, is now being held upright by ratchet straps attached to nearby trees. Council took the initial steps at its July meeting to have the shed’s contents removed and the building demolished. “We definitely need to take the shed down, because we have a liability,” May
  
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• ‘We have a liability’: Shaky shed must go but contents salvaged

  28-07-2026 18:17 via saultstar.com
  
  For several months, the Prince Township Museum’s farm equipment shed behind the community centre has been off limits to visitors. The structure, which nearly collapsed from the weight of last winter’s snow, is now being held upright by ratchet straps attached to nearby trees. Council took the initial steps at its July meeting to have the shed’s contents removed and the building demolished. “We definitely need to take the shed down, because we have a liability,” May
  
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• ‘We have a liability’: Shaky Prince Township shed must go - but contents salvaged

  28-07-2026 18:17 via saultstar.com
  
  For several months, the Prince Township Museum’s farm equipment shed behind the community centre has been off limits to visitors. The structure, which nearly collapsed from the weight of last winter’s snow, is now being held upright by ratchet straps attached to nearby trees. Council took the initial steps at its July meeting to have the shed’s contents removed and the building demolished. “We definitely need to take the shed down, because we have a liability,” May
  
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• ‘We have a liability’: Shaky Prince Township shed must go but contents salvaged

  28-07-2026 18:17 via saultstar.com
  
  For several months, the Prince Township Museum’s farm equipment shed behind the community centre has been off limits to visitors. The structure, which nearly collapsed from the weight of last winter’s snow, is now being held upright by ratchet straps attached to nearby trees. Council took the initial steps at its July meeting to have the shed’s contents removed and the building demolished. “We definitely need to take the shed down, because we have a liability,” May
  
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• Five Sault conservation areas added to Canada's 30x30 conservation goals

  28-07-2026 17:50 via saultstar.com
  
  The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) is doing its part to ensure that area forests are protected for generations to come.It partnered with Ontario Nature to have its area forests evaluated over the past year to show they meet the criteria that determine they are being conserved for biodiversity at national standards for Protected and Conserved Areas.The properties were evaluated against a set of national standards for protected and conserved areas.“This means they r
  
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• Prince Township firefighters kept on toes this spring

  28-07-2026 17:35 via saultstar.com
  
  The Prince Township Volunteer Fire Department saw plenty of action in May and June.Firefighters responded to eight service calls, including two brush fires, Fire Chief Phil Hoover said at council’s regular July meeting.The six other calls included requests for medical assistance, a motor vehicle accident, and one listed as “other.” Hoover also reported that firefighter training has focused on drafting operations – pumping water from lakes or portable tanks — and wi
  
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• Sault soldier Sanderson wounded in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS

  28-07-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  July 28, 2001 Severely ill patients with a doctor’s approval can apply to Heath Canada to grow and use the drug when regulations on marijuana for medicinal use take effect July 30. The Bay Street extension that officially opens July 30 will travel by the front doors of Casino Sault Ste. Marie. July 28, 1976There’s nearly 500 plants on the top three levels of the Civic Centre. The garden was conceived as a way to give employees working on the north side of the building an attractive
  
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• Sault soldier Sanderson wounded in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS

  28-07-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  July 28, 2001 Severely ill patients with a doctor’s approval can apply to Heath Canada to grow and use the drug when regulations on marijuana for medicinal use take effect July 30. The Bay Street extension that officially opens July 30 will travel by the front doors of Casino Sault Ste. Marie. July 28, 1976There’s nearly 500 plants on the top three levels of the Civic Centre. The garden was conceived as a way to give employees working on the north side of the building an attractive
  
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• New skills, new hope for workers facing layoffs

  27-07-2026 19:37 via saultstar.com
  
  Nicholas Willet knows what it’s like to lose his job. The former steelworker has endeared two layoffs, the most recently as part of Algoma Steel’s transformation to electric arc furnaces. More than six years ago after first being laid off from his job in the coke ovens, he completed a welding course at Sault College and eventually found his way back to the steelmaker, where he was recently laid off a second time.Now, he’s banking on an up-skills training program to better prep
  
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• New skills, new hope for workers facing layoffs

  27-07-2026 19:37 via saultstar.com
  
  Nicholas Willet knows what it’s like to lose his job. The former steelworker has endeared two layoffs, the most recently as part of Algoma Steel’s transformation to electric arc furnaces. More than six years ago after first being laid off from his job in the coke ovens, he completed a welding course at Sault College and eventually found his way back to the steelmaker, where he was recently laid off a second time.Now, he’s banking on an up-skills training program to better prep
  
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• Feds-province partner to prove $7.2M to retrain workers in the North

  27-07-2026 19:37 via saultstar.com
  
  Nicholas Willet knows what it’s like to lose his job. The former steelworker has endeared two layoffs, the most recently as part of Algoma Steel’s transformation to electric arc furnaces. More than six years ago after first being laid off from his job in the coke ovens, he completed a welding course at Sault College and eventually found his way back to the steelmaker, where he was recently laid off a second time.Now, he’s banking on an up-skills training program to better prep
  
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• Assault with a weapon charge laid

  27-07-2026 18:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Services received a report Sunday at around 5 p.m. of an assault in the 200 block of Bay Street.Police say the accused threw objects at security guards after being asked to leave the property. They were arrested. No physical injuries were reported. Sean Seguin, 47, is charged with assault with a weapon, failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court and fail to comply with probation order. The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
  
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• Accused attempted to clock, bite security guards: Police

  27-07-2026 17:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received a report Saturday shortly before 6 p.m. of an alleged assault in the 700 block of Great Northern Road.Officers were dispatched to the scene and located the accused in custody of security guards. Police say the accused attempted to punch security guards after being advised to leave the property and attempted to bite them while being detained. Makaila Russon, 21, is charged with assault.Russon was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in co
  
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• Accused attempted to clock, bite security guards: Police

  27-07-2026 17:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received a report Saturday shortly before 6 p.m. of an alleged assault in the 700 block of Great Northern Road.Officers were dispatched to the scene and located the accused in custody of security guards. Police say the accused attempted to punch security guards after being advised to leave the property and attempted to bite them while being detained. Makaila Russon, 21, is charged with assault.Russon was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in co
  
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• Accused attempted to clock, bite security guard: Police

  27-07-2026 17:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received a report Saturday shortly before 6 p.m. of an alleged assault in the 700 block of Great Northern Road.Officers were dispatched to the scene and located the accused in custody of security guards. Police say the accused attempted to punch security guards after being advised to leave the property and attempted to bite them while being detained. Makaila Russon, 21, is charged with assault.Russon was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in co
  
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• Grace Street break and enter yields arrest

  27-07-2026 17:35 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received a call early Friday morning of an alarm at a multi-unit residential building in the 0-100 block of Grace Street. Officers report seeing the accused exiting one of the units. An arrest was made. Gavin Belsito-Nolan, 34, of Blind River, is charged with break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence. The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 19.
  
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• Grace Street break and enter yields arrest

  27-07-2026 17:35 via saultstar.com
  
  Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received a call early Friday morning of an alarm at a multi-unit residential building in the 0-100 block of Grace Street. Officers report seeing the accused exiting one of the units. An arrest was made. Gavin Belsito-Nolan, 34, of Blind River, is charged with break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence. The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 19.
  
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• Robbery victim sustains ‘serious’ injuries, Sault police say

  27-07-2026 17:26 via saultstar.com
  
  One person was sent to hospital last week after being robbed and knocked over. Last Wednesday, at about 11:10 a.m., Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received a report of a robbery in the area of John Street and St. George’s Avenue West. Police say the accused forcibly took an item from a victim and knocked them to the ground. The victim sustained serious physical injuries and was transported to hospital. The victim and accused are not known to one another. Shortly after 3 p.m., officers lo
  
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