Dancing witches take over Blind River
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Sextortion on the rise among teens
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Northern Santa Claus parades not all returning in full capacity
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High vaccine compliance at Sault Area Hospital and municipality
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Relief, uncertainty as U.S. border to reopen in Sault Ste. Marie
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Electrical fire at Sault Ste. Marie health centre causes significant damage
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Ground breaks for new Sault social services headquarters
The $16.4 million project will see all social services programming housed under one roof.
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Police use of force reports double in Sault Ste. Marie
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