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The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service continues to evaluate Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and how we can best serve and support victims in our community. Through the ongoing review of the four homicides in the fall of 2023, we have identified areas in which Chief Stevenson and Senior Command can better support our members who are responding to emergency calls. ...

Do you use the Voyageur Trail? Do you want to get the most from our trail maps? Then this free online information session is for you. Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Always having up-to-date maps ensures that hikers don’t go astray when enjoying the trails. The Voyageur Trail Association (VTA) has developed ...

The family of the late Sandra Roy wish to express their sincere thanks for the many meals brought to the house, phone calls, the visits filled with comforting words, the cards and flowers received. As well the many donations made in her memory to the Lady Dunn Health Centre and Sault Ste Marie Humane Society warmed our hearts during our ...

To be an effective politician, you can’t be a shrinking violet. You need to demonstrate the willingness and ability to listen, reliability, and the ability to learn and adapt to new information and situations. Of course, one of the most critical traits to convey is a sense of self-confidence. Now, I’m not saying that every politician must exactly exude self-confidence. ...

Pour être un politicien efficace, vous ne pouvez pas être une violette qui rétrécit. Vous devez démontrer la volonté et la capacité d’écouter, la fiabilité et la capacité d’apprendre et de s’adapter à de nouvelles informations et situations. Bien sûr, l’un des traits les plus critiques à transmettre est un sentiment de confiance en soi. Maintenant, je ne dis pas ...

On March 1, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a grocery store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a female had items in her possession and departed the store without paying for them. A store employee confronted the female regarding the theft and was subsequently assaulted. Police attended ...

On March 2, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver passed out on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. At approximately 9:20 p.m. police were on general patrol when they observed a parked small orange car and the driver passed out. The driver was awoken and displayed obvious signs of drug impairment. They were subsequently arrested and police ...

MEDITATION by Father Duolomane (Joe) Jesus said: “Destroy this temple, and in three days, I will raise it up”. Jesus was speaking of the temple of his body (Jn 2, 19.21). The Gospel tells us that the temple is the body of Jesus. But Jesus calls the Church his body, made up of different races, men and women, young and old, ...

The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre is proud to announce Stir the Potential – an innovation conference taking place May 27-28, 2024, at the Delta Waterfront Hotel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.   Communities in the north are ready for change. A brighter, sustainable future starts with the way we think about current issues and the future that lies ahead. ...

The Algoma Family Services (AFS) Board has taken a bold step in addressing the urgent issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). In a unanimous decision during their board meeting on February 28th, 2024, the AFS Board passed a resolution officially declaring IPV as an epidemic. This resolution adds the AFS voice to the growing chorus of advocates calling for immediate ...

Passed away with his family by his side at Sault Area Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 45. Beloved son of Lise Kiddle. Loving father of Ryan and Jason. Cherished brother of James (Kati), Cheryl and Nancy (Norman). Eric will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Kiara (Ty), Hunter (Kyle), Trianna, Jordan, Kaydan, Ashton, ...

A youth is facing criminal charges following a physical altercation. On February 17, 2024 shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Martel Road in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old from Chapleau was arrested and charged with: Assault – Spousal Assault with a Weapon – ...

One person is facing criminal charges after causing a disturbance at a residence in Chapleau. On February 22, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a threats occurrence on Pine Street. As a result of the investigation, Darryl HIGHAM, 36 years-of-age, of Cloyne, Ontario was arrested and charged with: Uttering Threats ...

On Thursday, New Democrats delivered a framework for the next steps of universal pharmacare for Canadians. As a first step, the NDP has forced the government to cover contraception and diabetes medications and devices free-of-charge for everyone who needs it. These measures can save women around $200 a year for contraception and around $1,500 per year for those impacted by ...

Plus tard cette semaine, les néo-démocrates présenteront un cadre pour les prochaines étapes de l’assurance-médicaments universelle pour les Canadiennes et Canadiens. Dans un premier temps, le NPD a forcé le gouvernement à couvrir gratuitement les médicaments contraceptifs, les médicaments et les appareils pour le traitement du diabète pour toutes les personnes qui en ont besoin. Ces mesures peuvent permettre aux ...