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• TEN EYCK, Ron

  29-11-2017 15:17
  Peacefully at Extendicare Van Deale on Saturday November 25, 2017 Ron Ten Eyck in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Camille Ten Eyck. Loving father of Lisa Van Schaik and predeceased by his son Steven Ten Eyck. Grandpa of Steven Vandramini and great grandpa of Isabella, Kailyn, Cameron, Alexis and Maximus. Son of […]
  
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• Fishing is free this weekend

  12-02-2026 18:48 via saultthisweek.com
  This Family Day weekend, people across Ontario can fish for free from Feb. 14 to 16 without purchasing a licence or Outdoors Card. “Family Day weekend is a perfect time for families to get outdoors and enjoy ice fishing here in Ontario,” said Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. “Whether you’re a seasoned angler or it’s your first time ice fishing, take advantage of this opportunity to get out and make lasting memories with friends and family.” Before h
  
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• Algoma U. wrestlers make history at OUA Championships

  12-02-2026 16:53 via saultthisweek.com
  Algoma University Varsity Wrestling delivered one of the strongest performances in program history, finishing fifth overall at the 2026 Ontario University Athletics Wrestling Championships. The Thunderbirds earned three OUA Second Team All-Star selections, captured four medals, and demonstrated competitive depth across both the men’s and women’s divisions in a highly contested provincial field. First-year finance and economics student Brandon Carrillo claimed a silver medal in the 57
  
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• McDougall Energy acquires Meridian Fuels of Cochrane

  12-02-2026 16:48 via saultthisweek.com
  McDougall Energy Inc. and McDougall Transportation Inc. have acquired Meridian Fuels and Northern Freight & Logistics, companies headquartered in Cochrane, Ont. The transaction was finalized on Feb. 10. The acquisition will consolidate operations serving commercial, industrial, mining, and residential customers in the Cochrane region, says a media release from McDougall Energy. Meridian Fuels and Northern Freight & Logistics staff will join McDougall Energy as part of the transition. The
  
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• Sault MP Terry Sheehan shares condolences with Timbler Ridge

  12-02-2026 16:05 via saultstar.com
  Sault Ste. Marie – Algoma MP Terry Sheehan has added his statement to the many others following the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. 
    Sheehan posted his statement on social media Wednesday. 
    “I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones,” the statement reads. “I join all Canadians in mourning and in thanking the first responders whose bravery and professionalism helped protect others in the face of dan
  
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• Man threatens, chokes Sault woman

  12-02-2026 15:14 via saultstar.com
  A man threatened to kill his partner and choked her until she couldn’t breathe in separate dated incidents, court heard Wednesday. Cameron Hurley pleaded guilty to threatening and intentionally choking someone to render them unconscious. His female partner reported the incidents that happened between January and September 2020 to police in March 2024, said assistant Crown attorney Blair Hagan.. The couple was no longer together when the allegations were made.Hurley texted the victim when s
  
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• Clergue's sister expected to open Sault school in 1951

  12-02-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  Feb. 12, 2001 Bev Euale hates cold water, but she took the plunge at Bon Soo Polar Bear Swim at Bellevue Park. “I’ll probably never do this again, but I’m doing ‘er now,” said Euale. She turns 50 this year.Ward 1 councillors James Caicco and David Orazietti want to see what the municipality can do to help recruit doctors to Sault Ste. Marie.Feb. 12, 1976Eight speed skaters from Sault Ste. Marie, Nancy Currie, Steve Mancuso, Roland Niganobe, Randy Nethery, Neil DelBi
  
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• Winter challenges building of Algoma University's Makwa Waakaa'igan

  11-02-2026 21:51 via saultstar.com
  Work on Algoma University’s Makwa Waakaa’igan Centre of Excellence is more than 25 per cent completed.The “very unique project” that will stand three storeys equals the size of Shingwauk Hall, chief operations officer David Steele told the university’s board of governors during a meeting on Monday.The roughly 30,000-square-foot building includes six teaching spaces, “numerous” common areas and an archival space. In-floor heating will ensure “it&rsq
  
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• 'Our thoughts are with the entire community' of Tumbler Ridge

  11-02-2026 21:24 via saultstar.com
  Mayor Matthew Shoemaker has posted a statement on social media extending condolences to the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C.  Flags at the Civic Centre and Sault Ste. Marie facilities, have been lowered to half mast.  Tragedy struck the small, rural, northeastern community Tuesday after a shooter killed eight people before turning the gun on herself.  The shooter has been identified as Jessie Van Rootselaar, 18, a member of the community who identified as female but was assigned m
  
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• Home burns on Turner Avenue in Sault

  11-02-2026 18:20 via saultstar.com
  A fire caused significant damage to a home in Buckley early Wednesday. Firefighters went to the 200 block of Turner Avenue at about 3 a.m., a release says. Heavy smoke and fire could be seen.A smoke alarm alerted a resident to the blaze. No one was hurt.Investigators couldn’t enter the home because of the damage. The fire’s cause is undetermined.Changing batteries regularly, monthly testing of alarms and checking the date of manufacture are all encouraged by Sault Ste ;Marie Fire Ser
  
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• Kiverago wanted by Sault police

  11-02-2026 17:59 via saultstar.com
  John Kiverago is wanted by police.Kiverago, 62, is sought on two counts fail to comply with release order, a release says. Anyone with information about Kiverago 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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• REVIEW: The Foreigner 'walks the line of truth' with humour and compassion

  11-02-2026 17:49 via saultstar.com
  It’s one of those plays that restores hope during times of intolerance, ignorance, bigotry, cruelty and despair.  And it makes you laugh along the way.  The human condition in desperate times is explored in a two-act farcical comedy by Larry Shue being staged this week by Algoma Repertory Theatre.  Soundly directed by Sandra Forsell, and featuring outstanding performances, The Foreigner takes on themes of profound importance and makes a powerful impact.  Timing of this
  
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• Victim stabbed during domestic assault in Thessalon: OPP

  11-02-2026 17:44 via saultstar.com
  A person suffered serious injuries when stabbed during a domestic assault in Thessalon. The victim was found at a Main Street residence on Feb. 5, Ontario Provincial Police say. A suspect was arrested Tuesday. The accused, 20, was charged with aggravated assault.No name is being released to protect the victim’s identity.The accused’s court date in Blind River was also not released.A police probe continues.
  
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• Victim badly hurt with edged weapon in Thessalon: OPP

  11-02-2026 17:44 via saultstar.com
  A person suffered serious injuries when assaulted with an edge weapon during a domestic assault in Thessalon. The victim was found at a Main Street residence on Feb. 5, Ontario Provincial Police say. A suspect was arrested Tuesday. The accused, 20, was charged with aggravated assault.No name is being released to protect the victim’s identity.The accused’s court date in Blind River was also not released.A police probe continues.
  
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• Cocaine seized in Blind River drug bust

  11-02-2026 16:34 via saultstar.com
  Narcotics with a street value topping $60,000 were allegedly found in Blind River.A search warrant was executed at a Hamilton Avenue residence on Tuesday afternoon, Ontario Provincial Police say. More than 20 suspected Percocet pills, 400-plus grams of likely cocaine, about $1,600 in Canadian cash, drug paraphernalia, a prohibited knife and nine firearms were seized.Michael Everitt, 68, of Blind River, was charged with possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000, breach of
  
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• Sault MPP's charges expected to be resolved in spring

  11-02-2026 16:09 via saultstar.com
  Charges faced by Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott are expected to be resolved in the spring.He is charged with domestic-related allegations of assault and assault with a weapon. Scott is accused of using a high chair to assault his wife.An articling student representing defence lawyer Michael Lacy asked Wednesday for Scott’s matter to be adjourned for three months. At that point Scott’s matters “will come to an end.”Scott returns to court May 20 at 9:30 a.m. Ontario Court
  
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• Kitchen fire injures Sault resident

  11-02-2026 15:59 via saultstar.com
  One person was hurt in a kitchen fire at a central-area residence late Sunday. Firefighters went to the 0 to 100 block of Albion Street at about 11:30 p.m., a release says. Unattended cooking started the fire. Smoke and fire damage to the dwelling was significant.
  
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• Elliot Lake woman accused of driving impaired

  11-02-2026 15:53 via saultstar.com
  A woman faces impaired charges after a traffic stop in Elliot Lake.Her SUV was stopped on Tuesday, Ontario Provincial Police say. Charlene Turcotte, 71, of Elliot Lake, was charged with operation while impaired by alcohol and having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams. Her court date is April 9 in Elliot Lake.
  
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• 2 from Sault accused of using stolen bank card

  11-02-2026 15:47 via saultstar.com
  Two people are accused of using a bank card taken from a vehicle in the 500 block of John Street to make purchases.The theft happened Jan. 14, police say. Two suspects were arrested earlier this week.John Boyko, 34, was charged with two counts possession of credit card. His court date is April 27. Starla Hess, 30, was charged with possession of credit card, theft of card, theft under $5,000, use of credit card and three counts failure to comply with release order.She was held in custody pending
  
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• Vehicle deliberately damaged by Sault man: Police

  11-02-2026 15:40 via saultstar.com
  A man allegedly deliberately caused thousands of dollars of damage to a vehicle of a person he knew. The automobile, parked in the 200 block of McNabb Street, was scratched and dented on Dec. 30, police say.A suspect was found Feb. 5. Kyle Smith, 29, was charged with mischief over $5,000.His court date is March 16.
  
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• Man breaks into home in Sault's west end

  11-02-2026 15:30 via saultstar.com
  A man broke into a west-end home of someone he knew on Christmas Day, police say. The residence in the 300 block of Sussex Road was entered in the late morning. Property was taken. A suspect left when the homeowner returned and confronted him. A warrant was issued. An arrest was made on Tuesday. Christopher Blair, 45, was charged with break, enter dwelling house, commit indictable offence, fail to attend for court, fail to attend for fingerprints, failure to attend court while on release order a
  
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• Man with fentanyl, cash stopped by Sault police

  11-02-2026 14:28 via saultstar.com
  A man wanted on a warrant ended up in even more trouble during a traffic stop in early 2024.He was found with more than 450 grams of fentanyl and a bundle of cash.Seth Willison was a passenger in an SUV stopped by police on Wellington Street West in January 2024. He was wanted for a surety revocation, assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli told court on Tuesday. When police prepared to arrest him, Willison handed about $2,200 to the female driver. Police later found a backpack belonging t
  
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• Traffic halted on Highway 17 at Old Woman Road - SooToday.com

  11-02-2026 03:57 via news.google.com
  Traffic halted on Highway 17 at Old Woman Road  SooToday.com
  
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• JONES, Tim Fred - SooToday.com

  11-02-2026 03:52 via news.google.com
  JONES, Tim Fred  SooToday.com
  
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• 'I'm in shock': Family has new place to live thanks to housing program - Village Report

  11-02-2026 03:29 via news.google.com
  'I'm in shock': Family has new place to live thanks to housing program  Village Report
  
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• Sault Ste. Marie crossing saw 113k fewer travelers from Canada in 2025 - 910news.com

  11-02-2026 00:40 via news.google.com
  Sault Ste. Marie crossing saw 113k fewer travelers from Canada in 2025  910news.com
  
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• Victim seriously injured in late-night kitchen fire - SooToday.com

  10-02-2026 23:17 via news.google.com
  Victim seriously injured in late-night kitchen fire  SooToday.com
  
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• CAUFIELD, Bernard (Bernie) - SooToday.com

  10-02-2026 22:38 via news.google.com
  CAUFIELD, Bernard (Bernie)  SooToday.com
  
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• Carney leaves Wednesday for Munich Security Conference - SooToday.com

  10-02-2026 22:33 via news.google.com
  Carney leaves Wednesday for Munich Security Conference  SooToday.com
  
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• Sault family 'very grateful' for affordable home downtown

  10-02-2026 22:28 via saultstar.com
  There’s plenty of room for memories to be made in Danielle Taylor’s new home.She and her family lived in a “very small” townhouse on Second Line West for 14 years. Taylor was eager to be part of District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board’s Affordable Home Ownership Program since its launch in 2019. Sault Ste. Marie Housing Corporation buys homes in neighbourhoods undergoing declining property assessment. Renovations are done by participants, m
  
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