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Matilda is coming to Sault Ste. Marie!

Calling aspiring actors of all ages! The Sault Theatre Workshop and Shot in the Dark are teaming up to co-produce our city’s next Broadway musical. Based on the classic Roald Dahl book and film of the same name, Matilda features catchy songs, memorable characters and a classic story about growing up. It has been called “the standout musical of the ...

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Marathon OPP looking for assistance in Tractor-Trailer Fire

On Friday May 31, 2019 approximately 4:15pm the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a tractor trailer unit that was on fire on the Dead Horse Road (DHR) approximately 35km west of Marathon. When police arrived, the Marathon Fire Department (MFD) was on scene and had extinguished the fire. The motor vehicle (MV), a 2015 International Pro ...

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SSM OPP Charge Sault Man with Stolen Firearms

On May 7, 2019, members from the North East Region Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation in relation to stolen firearms in the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. As a result of a continued investigation, the OPP have arrested and charged Randy INGRAM 26 years-old from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario with the following: Possession ...

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SSM to host 1st Annual Provincial Student Committee Career Fair

On Thursday May 30, over 60 employers from across the region are going to be given access to 8,000 students looking to be inspired, enticed, encouraged and eventually hired in the region. The 1st Annual Provincial Student Committee Career Fair is a joint effort coordinated by local youth and Sault Ste. Marie MPP Ross Romano. The goal is to introduce ...

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Ontario invests $850,000 in Invasive Species Centre

The Ontario government is protecting what matters most by investing $850,000 in the Invasive Species Centre to support ongoing research and management of invasive species across the province. The Invasive Species Centre, based out of Sault Ste. Marie, brings together government, academic, industry and Indigenous communities and organizations to conduct invasive species research, response planning, management and habitat restoration. “We ...

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Sheehan announces $50,000 to help clean and restore the St. Mary’s River

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie announced today $50,000 in federal support, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, to help clean and restore the St. Marys River. The funds will be used to develop a sediment management strategy, advance fish habitat restoration, and hire a Remedial Action Plan Coordinator. This ...

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Lake Superior has the potential to reach or exceed record highs in May

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) is advising residents that Lake Superior water levels continue to be above normal. According to National Hydrological Services Great Lakes Water Levels Information, water supplies to all the Great Lakes were above average in April and water levels of all the Great Lakes remain well above average. Lake Superior has the potential ...

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Thomas Walls Retirement and new Long and McQuade Music School

Since 1960, Thomas Walls School of Music has been servicing Sault Ste. Marie with its quality instruments and music supplies as well as providing excellent music lessons for children and adults. The owner, Tom, has always worked hard to provide outstanding customer service to anyone coming to the store. It has been his friendly face and cheerful personality that has ...

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Consent Not Garnered for Ferrochrome Facility

It was announced that Noront Resources Ltd. chose Sault Ste. Marie as the future home of its ferrochrome processing The announcement was held at City Hall with various speakers including Mayor Provenzano and City Council representatives. Absent from the event was leadership from Batchewana First Nation, the reason was lack of consultation. Chief Dean Sayers of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) ...

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The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority Issues a Flood Outlook Statement

Issued May 08, 2019 @ 1:00 pm   The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a watershed conditions statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions. The weather forecast indicates local rainfall amounts of 30-50 mm or more are possible Wednesday night through Thursday. The ground in some locations is already near saturation or remains ...

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Station Mall Walmart to Close

Walmart Canada is committed to evaluating their store network to meet customer needs and ensure continued growth strategies. The company has opened more than 20 stores over the past four years. As part of the retailer’s store strategy, they will also close two stores – one in Pincourt, Quebec (101 Boulevard Cardinal Leger) and one in Sault St. Marie, Ontario ...

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SSM OPP – Woman charged with impaired after traffic stop

On May 1, 2019, at approximately 2:45 a.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.   Officers conducted a traffic stop and as a result of further investigation, Janette WALLACE 28 years-old of Aweres Township, Ontario was ...

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Artiste locale, Bonnie Ivey, présente son exposition d’art à l’ÉSC Trillium

  Lors de la semaine sainte, l’artiste Bonnie Ivey de Chapleau a présenté sa collection d’œuvres « Encounters with Christ » à l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). Cette série de toiles peinte à l’aquarelle représente la vie de Jésus inspirée par la bible. Les élèves ont eu l’occasion de rencontrer Mme Ivey et de lui poser des questions. Les élèves ...

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Local artist Bonnie Ivey presents paintings at ÉSC Trillium

During Holy Week, Chapleau artist Bonnie Ivey presented her art collection “Encounters with Christ” at École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau). This series of watercolor paintings represents the life of Jesus Christ inspired by the Bible. The students had the opportunity to meet Ms. Ivey and ask her questions. Students and staff got to appreciate the talent of this local artist ...

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Tyler Morrison to Perform in SSM

Tyler Morrison is one of the fastest rising comedians in North America with his hilarious brand of working-class comedy. Tyler has headlined and sold out numerous shows across Canada and beyond. On his exhausting resume, you will find that Tyler has been featured at the Boston Comedy Festival, Atlanta Laughing Skull Festival, Just For Laughs 42 Festival, CBC’S Winnipeg Comedy ...

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