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Public board OKs plan to spend millions on school improvements

Public board OKs plan to spend millions on school improvements

Algoma District School Board also looks forward to construction of new Blind River school valued at $50M after receiving ministry funding
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Sault cops arrest suspect in summer broom-handle attack

Sault cops arrest suspect in summer broom-handle attack

Wanted since August, 30-year-old charged with assault with a weapon for incident on Willowdale Street
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Rotary needs more volunteers to sell Take Your Pick tickets

Rotary needs more volunteers to sell Take Your Pick tickets

Popular fundraiser short on sellers this season; shifts are flexible
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Ontario's top court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers

Ontario's top court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers

Premier Doug Ford’s government introduced the test in 2021 as part of an effort — including a new curriculum — to improve students’ scores on standardized math tests
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Blind River parents arrested for guns, drugs after wellness check on kids

Blind River parents arrested for guns, drugs after wellness check on kids

OPP finds unsecure rifle, ammunition and many bags and bottles of drugs
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Winter weather travel advisory in effect north of the Sault

Winter weather travel advisory in effect north of the Sault

Local snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm are possible alongside very poor visibility, Environment Canada says
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Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Good morning, Sault Ste. Marie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Mayor hosting pre-budget town hall Thursday night

Mayor hosting pre-budget town hall Thursday night

Individuals, organizations and businesses can provide feedback on the 2024 budget with council and staff between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Bay Street Active Living Centre
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Paraplegic insists he was not high on crystal meth when he fell off roof

Paraplegic insists he was not high on crystal meth when he fell off roof

On witness stand, 65-year-old says he was fleeing attacker when he fell off roof and broke his vertebrae; defence lawyer suggests he was using drugs and lied about what happened
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Expect longer wait times at emergency department, SAH says

Expect longer wait times at emergency department, SAH says

Hospital handling high numbers of patients, shortage of staff and limited beds
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