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Skylar Wright, 17, charged after his van rolls

Skylar Wright, 17, charged after his van rolls

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* MACDONALD TOWNSHIP, ON – OPP investigated a single motor vehicle east of the city on Saturday, January 24 at 4:20 p.m.
Icelandic government frozen out

Icelandic government frozen out

Iceland's economic crisis has resulted in the collapse of its government. Geir Haarde, the country's prime minister, announced this morning that the resignation of his coalition government will take place immediately.
Deposit bag stolen from Essar Centre parking lot

Deposit bag stolen from Essar Centre parking lot

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASES ************************* Thefts - A deposit bag with deposit slips was stolen out of a vehicle parked at the Essar Centre Saturday night.
No family doctor? New hotline coming

No family doctor? New hotline coming

No, it won't solve the Sault's chronic physician shortage problem. But the Toronto Star has learned that a new provincial government hotline will be introduced next month, aimed at matching patients with doctors who are willing to accept them.
Second BB gun incident reported by police

Second BB gun incident reported by police

CITY POLICE NEWS RELEASE ************************* Male youth with BB gun arrested on the 22nd of January faces further charges The same 17-year-old youth who was arrested by City Police on the 22nd of January at 11:25 p.m.
Monday morning update on North Highway closure

Monday morning update on North Highway closure

Ontario Provincial Police advise SooToday.com that a closed section of Highway 17 from Heyden to Wawa re-opened at 5:40 a.m. Monday.
Essar pushes government hard on deep-water port

Essar pushes government hard on deep-water port

A deep-water port in Sault Ste. Marie is vital to Essar Steel Algoma's continued growth, says Jatinder Mehra, chief executive officer of parent company Essar Steel Holdings Ltd.
Essar pipe mill on hold, for now

Essar pipe mill on hold, for now

Just six weeks after spending $50 million to recommission its No. 6 Blast Furnace, Essar Steel Algoma had to shut the facility down. No.
Greyhounds nipped in battle with Spirit

Greyhounds nipped in battle with Spirit

The Soo Greyhounds and Saginaw Spirit engaged in a rough and tumble affair on Sunday night at the Essar Centre. But three first period goals by Saginaw stood up in a 3-2 win over the Hounds. Further details are posted on the sports page.
Police statement on head-on transport crash

Police statement on head-on transport crash

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Transport truck collision closes Highway 17 BATCHAWANA - Sault Ste.