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The Don't-Say-There's-Nothing-To-Do-In-The-Sault List

The Don't-Say-There's-Nothing-To-Do-In-The-Sault List

FRIDAY AUGUST 6, 2010 10th annual Wabi Sabi fine craft exhibition and sale is being held at the Old Town Hall, Richards Landing, St. Joseph Island from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tym Morrison plays the Roosevelt Hotel, 306 Korah Road, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Stolen Kia stopped at RIDE check. Driver bolts

Stolen Kia stopped at RIDE check. Driver bolts

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Fleeing male identified WHITE RIVER, ON – On August 3, it was reported that on the evening of August 1, an eastbound vehicle containing two males had fled from a RIDE check being conducted in White River.
Windows smashed out at area school

Windows smashed out at area school

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Mischief to St. Basil's School WHITE RIVER, ON. – On August 5 at 9:30 a.m., Superior East OPP in White River received a report that person(s) unknown had broken 11 windows at various locations around St.
Julie Hryniewicz announces community project

Julie Hryniewicz announces community project

NEWS RELEASE JULIE HRYNIEWICZ CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR ************************* SAULT STE, MARIE, ON - (Friday, August 6) - It is not as glamorous as extreme home makeover.
By tonight, this building will be nothing but rubble (4 photos)

By tonight, this building will be nothing but rubble (4 photos)

Widely believed to be haunted, the Cornwall Building at the corner of Queen and Spring is to be levelled by the end of today. One part of the 112-year-old building came down earlier this week.
Handgun pointed at woman

Handgun pointed at woman

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES ************************* Pointing a firearm Last night, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 20-year-old male for assault, threatening, pointing a firearm and harassment.

Today in history - August 5

A historical look at events that happened on August 5 (video).
Centennial Park is unsafe for swimming

Centennial Park is unsafe for swimming

ALGOMA PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS RELEASE ************************* Centennial Park beach located on Pumpkin Point Road West in Laird Township (about 30 km east of Sault Ste. Marie) has been posted as unsafe for swimming/bathing.
One new forest fire in the area

One new forest fire in the area

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES **************************** There was one new fire reported on August 4. North Bay 87, in Lady Evelyn Smoothwater Provincial Park, was confirmed this morning at 0.1 hectares in size.
Announcement regarding Sault Area Hospital ER

Announcement regarding Sault Area Hospital ER

SAULT AREA HOSPITAL NEWS RELEASE ************************* Longer wait times possible for non-urgent cases August 5, 2010 – Due to possible shortages in Emergency Department (ED) physician availability on Friday August 6, patients with non-urgent or