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Lottery Corp announces latest casino payout to City

Lottery Corp announces latest casino payout to City

NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO LOTTERY & GAMING CORPORATION ************************* OLG distributes $373,971 to Sault Ste. Marie to assist Sault Area Hospital and physician recruitment SAULT STE. MARIE - Sault Ste.
Special weather statement issued for North Algoma

Special weather statement issued for North Algoma

Environment Canada has issued the special weather statement below for Wawa - White River - Pukaskwa- Hearst - Chapleau - Gogama. The statement also applies to Kapuskasing, as well Superior North, Superior West and centres in Northwestern Ontario.
Another Canadian soldier falls in Afghanistan

Another Canadian soldier falls in Afghanistan

CBC News is reporting the death of another Canadian soldier in Afghanistan. Military police have confirmed that Sapper Brian Collier, 24, was killed by an improvised explosive device in Kandahar province.
Troubled actress begins serving jail time

Troubled actress begins serving jail time

A subdued Lindsay Lohan was handcuffed in a Beverly Hills, court this morning and taken to jail.
McGuinty government retreats - eco fees scrapped

McGuinty government retreats - eco fees scrapped

Yielding to growing pressure from angry consumers and frustrated retailers, the Ontario government has eliminated eco fees it introduced on July 1.
Five hurt in moose collision

Five hurt in moose collision

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Moose/ van collision results in injuries WHITE RIVER, ON – Today at approximately 1:20 a.m.
City Police get their man. In Hamilton

City Police get their man. In Hamilton

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* Yesterday morning, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service attended in Hamilton, Ontario and arrested a 22-year-old male on several warrants.
Man accused of shaking six-month-old baby

Man accused of shaking six-month-old baby

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES ************************* Assault Yesterday, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 21-year-old male for assault and breach of an undertaking.
$1.8 million local stimulus project in jeopardy

$1.8 million local stimulus project in jeopardy

The Ermatinger/ Clergue Heritage Discovery Centre may never open its doors. Last night, City Council heard that tenders opened recently came from just two companies and both were significantly over budget for the 6,500-square-foot discovery centre.
Planting tulips? Wait! You have to call before you dig!

Planting tulips? Wait! You have to call before you dig!

Tulips like nothing so much as well-rotted cow manure. And they got a steaming load of the stuff at last night's meeting of Sault Ste. Marie City Council.