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Day parole extended for killer of Sudbury police officer

Day parole extended for killer of Sudbury police officer

Peter Pennett was one of two men convicted for the 1993 murder of Const. Joe MacDonald, a Sudbury police officer and father of two whose widow lives in the Sault
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'You got me': Drunk driver confessed to cops as soon as he was caught

'You got me': Drunk driver confessed to cops as soon as he was caught

After 36-year-old blew through a stop sign and repeatedly swerved into oncoming traffic, police found him slumped forward in the driver's seat with an unlit cigarette in his mouth
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Weekend Outlook: Snowflakes and windchills return

Weekend Outlook: Snowflakes and windchills return

We can expect the colder-than-normal conditions to hang around all weekend and into much of next week
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Mining records ‘significant drop' in lost-time WSIB injuries

Mining records ‘significant drop' in lost-time WSIB injuries

But less-serious injuries continue to rise, and that’s concerning, said WSIB leader
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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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Test your knowledge of local plants and wildlife, with prizes up for grabs

Test your knowledge of local plants and wildlife, with prizes up for grabs

2024 City Nature Challenge is scheduled for April 26 to April 29
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Outdoor burning regulations now in effect for northeast region

Outdoor burning regulations now in effect for northeast region

Small burn in Goulais Bay was reported April 16 and called out the next day
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Combo of court orders for man carrying handgun at McDonald's

Combo of court orders for man carrying handgun at McDonald's

20-year-old pleaded guilty to possession of a restricted firearm after being arrested last summer at Trunk Road McDonald's with a 9mm handgun in his backpack
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These STEM students have bright futures ahead of them (and a trip to Ottawa)

These STEM students have bright futures ahead of them (and a trip to Ottawa)

Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie will be sponsoring four students to represent Algoma at Canada-wide science fair in Ottawa from May 25 to June 1
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For Brad Jacobs, new opportunity too good to pass up

For Brad Jacobs, new opportunity too good to pass up

'Everyone is motivated and driven to do whatever it takes': Sault curler talks to SooToday about his decision to join forces again with former teammate Marc Kennedy
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