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Damaged laker Michipicoten bound for Wisconsin shipyard

Damaged laker Michipicoten bound for Wisconsin shipyard

The damaged 72-year-old lake carrier — en route to Algoma Steel when it started taking on water — has been emptied of its cargo of iron ore
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'Dream come true': Greyhounds sign talented U.S. draft pick

'Dream come true': Greyhounds sign talented U.S. draft pick

Carson Andrew spent the past two seasons playing at famed Shattuck St. Mary's in Minnesota
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'Drastic measure': Algoma U profs vote no-confidence in president Asima Vezina

'Drastic measure': Algoma U profs vote no-confidence in president Asima Vezina

Algoma University Faculty Association accuses Vezina of prioritizing profit-making over the interest of students, causing damage to the school's reputation
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Local film shines spotlight on northern stars of social media

Local film shines spotlight on northern stars of social media

‘Go out and create — no matter where you live’: New documentary focuses on three Algoma-based content creators who have amassed millions of followers on social media
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CRIME OF THE WEEK: Cops looking for Walmart fraudsters

CRIME OF THE WEEK: Cops looking for Walmart fraudsters

Two suspects paid for small purchases with $100 bills — then left the store with their change and the original $100
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Sault man accused of resisting police, impaired driving in Elliot Lake

Sault man accused of resisting police, impaired driving in Elliot Lake

48-year-old scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 15
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Freshly painted Pride crosswalk pops up at new spot downtown

Freshly painted Pride crosswalk pops up at new spot downtown

The new rainbow crosswalk should be more durable than the one previously located outside the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library, says a city spokesperson
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New population signs reflect city's positive growth: Mayor

New population signs reflect city's positive growth: Mayor

Population signs for Sault Ste. Marie were updated to reflect latest Statistics Canada data that shows number of city residents is approaching levels not seen since 1990s
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PODCAST: Drowning in debt, out-of-town landlords found cash for private jets, strip club

PODCAST: Drowning in debt, out-of-town landlords found cash for private jets, strip club

Hosted by Village Media's Scott Sexsmith, SooToday's new podcast is a Monday to Friday rundown of all the need-to-know stories happening in our community
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Pickup towed to the pound after cops lay stunt driving charge

Pickup towed to the pound after cops lay stunt driving charge

Driver stripped of licence for 30 days and has truck impounded after being clocked at 110 km/h on Black Road, where the speed limit is 60 km/h
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