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Sault suspect accused of stealing cheque, forging signature

A Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., man is charged with fraud after being found with a stolen cheque Wednesday, police say.

Sault man, 73, charged with sex assault of 15-year-old

Police in Sault Ste. Marie charged a 73-year-old man this week with sexual assault of someone under the age of 16.

Shoemaker in the Mayor's Chair

In the Mayor’s Chair this week, Ian Campbell catches up with Sault Ste. Marie Mayor, Matthew Shoemaker amid turbulent times in the city's steel industry.

Seven-figure donation made to Sault Area Hospital Foundation

The Sault Area Hospital Foundation received a seven-figure donation from Alamos Gold and Franco-Nevada to upgrade medical imaging equipment.

Feds provide $20M to build science centre in Thunder Bay

The federal government announced Wednesday it is giving up to $20 million for a science centre in Thunder Bay.

Winter storm warnings in effect for Timmins, the Sault

Heavy snow is expected in Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie beginning Wednesday afternoon, Environment Canada says. And North Bay and Sudbury could see heavy rain.

Arrest made two weeks after loaded handgun pointed at an ex-partner

A 28-year-old from Iron Bridge, Ont., is facing multiple charges after an investigation into a weapons-related incident in Blind River.

Sault police lay charges after victim choked, robbed by someone they know

A 66-year-old man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm and theft following an incident earlier this month.

Algoma District looks to improve developmental outcomes for its youngest residents

A new project in the Algoma District aims to improve developmental outcomes for the youngest members of our society in their area.

OPP seize large quantities of drugs after serving search warrants in three cities

Ontario Provincial Police seized large quantities of drugs after search warrants were executed in three cities – including Sault Ste. Marie.

Suspected impaired driver in the Sault was asleep, child in the back seat

A 29-year-old is facing charges after police in Sault Ste. Marie found a parked vehicle with its motor running, the driver sleeping and a child in the back seat.

Three tractor-trailers collide on Hwy. 17 in northwestern Ont.

One person was seriously injured March 16 when three commercial motor vehicles collided on Highway 17 in the northwestern Ontario community of Dryden.

March Break travel declines at Sault airport, reflecting broader trends

March Break, a time when many Canadians traditionally head to warmer destinations, saw a noticeable decline in passenger traffic at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport this year.

Snowmobile crash claims life on Marisea Lake north of Thessalon

A 58-year-old individual from Blind River, Ont. has died following a snowmobile crash on Marisea Lake.

Alleged speeding driver stopped on Hwy. 69 with contraband tobacco

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a driver with speeding and possessing unmarked cigarettes following a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Magnetawan First Nation.