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saultstar. com > sports > saults-ron-francis-steps-down-as-seattle-kraken-president-of-hockey-operations

Sault's Ron Francis stepping down as Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations

12+ hour, 14+ min ago  (258+ words) Francis joined the Kraken as their first-ever general manager in 2022 Saultite Ron Francis is stepping down as president of hockey operations for the NHL's Seattle Kraken, the team announced Wednesday. Francis, 63, joined the Kraken as their first-ever general manager in…...

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saultstar. com > entertainment > surfing-singers-stop-in-sault

Surfing singers stop in Sault

20+ hour, 3+ min ago  (374+ words) Singing and surfing brought Kim Churchill and Mia Kelly together. The two musicians met in 2023 when the Australian Churchill was touring Canada. He wanted artists to sing a duet with him during his tour stops. Kelly was game to team…...

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saultstar. com > news > algoma-steel-inks-joint-venture-to-supply-steel-for-defence-production

Algoma Steel inks joint venture to supply steel for defence production

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (193+ words) Algoma Steel is delving further into the steel defence solution market. " It's formed a joint venture with Roshel Inc. to create Roshel Algoma Defence (RAD), a Canadian Centre of Excellence for Ballistic Steel Production. " The partnership will provide Canadian-made ballistic…...

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saultstar. com > news > teens-punch-kick-and-rob-another-youth-police-say

Teens punch, kick and rob another youth, police say

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (134+ words) No injuries; multiple charged laid Three teens face charges related to robbery and weapons offences." Around 11: 50 a. m. on March 31, a report was received of a robbery in the 600 block of Goulais Avenue." Police say three accused threw a youth to the…...

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saultstar. com > news > algoma-steel-and-puc-transmission-partner-to-host-open-house

Algoma Steel and PUC Transmission partner to host open house

2+ day, 32+ min ago  (329+ words) Algoma Steel and PUC Transmission will host a community open house to share information on current projects, sustainability initiatives and infrastructure improvements underway. " Representatives from both organizations will share updates and answer questions. " Algoma Steel will share information on its…...

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saultstar. com > opinion > ohl-playoff-preview-greyhounds-need-another-gear-to-knock-off-top-seeded-rangers

OHL playoff preview: Soo Greyhounds need another gear to knock off top-seeded Kitchener Rangers

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1188+ words) After an expected first-round series win, Greyhounds roll into Kitchener as underdogs The last time the Kitchener Rangers were in Sault Ste. Marie during the post-season, Jack Kopacka sent the Greyhounds to their first championship series in 25 years. Can the…...

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saultstar. com > news > third-arcade-opens-in-sault-ste-marie-in-1976

Third arcade opens in Sault Ste. Marie in 1976

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (245+ words) The John Rhodes Community Centre will be under the watchful eye of a video surveillance system if city council approves a tender recommended by city staff. Golden Mile Family Amusement Centre is Sault Ste. Marie's third arcade. The Great Northern…...

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saultstar. com > opinion > monin-the-real-costs-of-consumer-goods

MONIN: The real costs of consumer goods

3+ day, 10+ min ago  (557+ words) In the 1800s the poor complained about the cost of coal to heat their homes." Like many of them, we focus on the money coming out of our pockets and never think of the true cost of products in terms of…...

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saultstar. com > sports > saults-colin-kennedy-eyes-ohl-draft-backed-by-deep-hockey-lineage

Sault's Colin Kennedy eyes OHL draft, backed by deep hockey lineage

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1094+ words) Grandson of Craig Hartsburg recorded seven points in OHL Cup run cut short with Detroit Little Caesars There's a long hockey resume in Colin Kennedy's family " one that includes NHL games, coaching stops and time behind the Soo Greyhounds bench....

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saultstar. com > news > sault-star-journalists-pick-their-top-stories-from-the-past-week-37

Sault Star journalists pick their top stories from the past week

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (280+ words) I have been a multimedia journalist at The Sault Star since August 2000. I cover everything from education and police, to entertainment and business. I was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie. I attended the former St. Bernadette Elementary School…...