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Beware cold, fast-moving water in spring runoff, SSMRCA says

Beware cold, fast-moving water in spring runoff, SSMRCA says

High water levels pose significant hazards, especially to keep children and pets
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Flood outlook in effect in the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District

Flood outlook in effect in the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District

Those in the district, especially in the Goulais River watershed area, are advised to keep a close watch on water conditions, and stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams
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PHOTOS: Orphaned bear cubs passed through the Sault heading to a sanctuary

PHOTOS: Orphaned bear cubs passed through the Sault heading to a sanctuary

The mother of tiny cubs Oscar, Oliver and Ozzie fled their den during a logging operation
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WATCH: What happens when cops bang down the wrong door?

WATCH: What happens when cops bang down the wrong door?

Tonight on 'Closer Look': In a dramatic raid captured on video, heavily armed police in Barrie executed a search warrant at the wrong house. Should the cops pay for the damage left behind?
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Familiar faces expected when Ontario cabinet sworn in Wednesday

Familiar faces expected when Ontario cabinet sworn in Wednesday

Premier Doug Ford and his new cabinet will be sworn in on Wednesday; MPPs elected on Feb. 27 are being sworn in this week too
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OPP make arrest after loaded handgun pointed at ex-partner

OPP make arrest after loaded handgun pointed at ex-partner

Police say 28-year-old man from Iron Bridge was charged after incident in Blind River
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Why are flags at half-mast in the Sault?

Why are flags at half-mast in the Sault?

'Due to the death of a current city employee, flags at city sites have been placed at half-mast,' city staffer says
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And then there were four: Two new Conservative contestants running in the Sault

And then there were four: Two new Conservative contestants running in the Sault

'In this case, the Conservative Party may appoint a Candidate without a Candidate Selection Meeting. We are soliciting your opinion about the contestants; in the event this occurs,' the email said
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Think winter is over? Think again - storm heading here Wednesday

Think winter is over? Think again - storm heading here Wednesday

Indications suggest that a rain-snow transition line will stretch from Sault Ste. Marie northeast towards Kirkland Lake
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Businessperson has big plans for Steelton and Jamestown

Businessperson has big plans for Steelton and Jamestown

The city's old west end may not look the same once West Village Developments owner Claudia Daniels has fully completed her plans for the area
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