http://www.SooNews.caSault Ste. Marie's Choice for Local News, Sports, Weather and More!Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:39:25 -0400en-ushttp://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21319http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21319Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:34:07 -0400Just how did four Moms change things for good at Tarentorus Public School? Susan Hunter talks to four special Moms and the Principal of the school to share their story. Watch On Demand of Live Broadcast. http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21318http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21318Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:19:33 -0400UPDATE The black colour Hyundai vehicle, ON plate BBJP 775 has been located and is no longer associated to this missing person. The owner was made aware of the News release and contacted Sault Ste. Marie Police. Previous Coverage Detectives from the Investigation Services Section of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service are currently conducting an investigation into a missing male by the name of Michael Fabbricino (DOB 21 Dec 1978).   He walked away from the Sault Area Hospital Riverview Centre in late June. Fabbricino was last seen June 30th at approximately 1500hrs at the Water Tower Inn.  He left in a 4D black in colour Hyundai vehicle, ON plate BBJP 775. He is described as white male, 178cm (5’10”), 915Kg (200 lbs.), long black hair in a ponytail and last seen wearing a brown T-shirt, camouflaged shorts and running shoes. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Michael Fabbricino is asked to contact the City Police at 949-6300, extension 210 or Crimestoppers at 942-7867.http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21317http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21317Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:49:32 -0400The website says there's no delay at the Sault Ste. Marie Canada border crossing, but some are fearing that delays could become a problem because of the shortage of full-time officers. SooNews.ca has learned that no full time officers are scheduled today, July 4th - a day where you might expect additional traffic due to the long American fourth of July holiday. An anonymous caller to SooNews.ca Saturday afternoon said all full time Border Patrol officers on the Canadian side have not been scheduled to work - instead only part time summer students are manning the operation. No one was available for comment from the management of the Canadian Border Control Agency to confirm if this information was true. A Supervisor Saturday had no comment and would not comment on the situation at hand. The caller to SooNews.ca, likely a union employee did not indicate if this was a new measure for weekend shifts on the Canadian side. The caller did have issues about union positions being filled by students on busy weekend shifts. SooNews.ca will update this story if and when more information becomes available.http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21316http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21316Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:46:23 -0400Allen believes the reason he and Craig are not sex icons leads to them finding a personal trainer to help bulk them up. http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21315http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21315Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:09:18 -0400The Parade Of Tugs on the St. Mary's river was no doubtingly a little chilly for spectators on the shore watching and for those waving from the tugs. Here's SooNewsTV video coverage by videojournalist, Tony Pezzotti. The annual Tug Boat Festival started Wednesday with the Pancake breakfast on the barge and continues until tomorrow with the Tug Boat Races at along the downtown waterfront. http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21314http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21314Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:51:43 -0400There have been no new fires reported in the East Fire Region within the last 24 hours. There are 10 active fires in the region. For more information please click here to view the active fires map. The forest fire hazard throughout the East Fire Region continues to be low due to the recent wet weather. Regardless of the fire hazard always build a safe campfire. Build your fire on bare soil or exposed rock, sheltered from the wind and away from tents or buildings. Keep a pail of water and shovel nearby and make sure the fire is not left unattended. Keep your fire small and when you're finished, make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving the site. Remember to DROWN, STIR, DROWN! For more FireSmart safe campfire tips visit Ontario.ca/fireprevention.http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21312http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21312Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:30:02 -0400UPDATE 6:30PM On July 3, 2009 shortly after 3:00 p.m. the East Algoma OPP responded to a Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 17, approximately 2 kilometres west of Blind River, Ontario. The collision involved 3 motor vehicles, including an SUV, a small passenger truck and a car. All of the motor vehicles were travelling eastbound. The SUV was travelling eastbound and stopped in the eastbound lane to allow a family of ducks to cross the road. The small passenger truck was travelling eastbound behind the SUV and was able to bring the truck to a full stop. A car was travelling behind the small truck and could not stop in time, running into the rear of the passenger truck which in turn pushed the passenger truck into the SUV. The SUV had 2 occupants and they had no injuries. The vehicle sustained some damage to the rear of the vehicle and was driven from the scene. The passenger truck had 2 occupants. The passenger had to be extricated and was transported to the Blind River Hospital via ambulance with moderate injuries. The driver sustained minor injuries and was also transported to the Blind River Hospital via ambulance. The passenger truck was towed from the scene. The driver of the car had to be extricated and was transported to the Blind River Hospital via OPP cruiser. The driver sustained minor injuries. The car was towed from the scene. The highway was closed to traffic in both directions for approximately 50 minutes. At 3:50 p.m. one lane of the highway was re-opened. At the time of the collision the weather was clear with dry roads. The investigation is continuing. Charges are pending. No names will be released until charges are laid.http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21311http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21311Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:46:22 -0400It was a packed house at Boston Pizza Friday afternoon for a special get together with friends and family of Tyler Kennedy as he hosts the Stanley Cup for one day in Sault Ste. Marie. "People have been really excited" a tired Tyler Kennedy told SooNews.ca - we've been touching it and drinking from it" Kennedy laughed. People posed for pictures with the cup and Kennedy - the public autograph session featuring the 35 pound silver Stanley Cup will be held at the Essar Centre late Friday afternoon. Then the cup leaves the Sault Friday night on to its next stop over. Each member of the Stanley Cup winning Team gets the cup to show off to their hometowns for a 24 hour period.http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21310http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21310Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:22:35 -0400The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Transport Canada recognizes the importance of a safe recreational boating environment. As a joint safety-initiative these two agencies have partnered to facilitate the ability of Ontario boaters to safely dispose of their unwanted expired recreational marine flares. For one week only, from August 1 to 8, 2009, anyone with expired recreational marine flares who wishes to dispose of them, can drop them off at any of the 165 OPP detachments across the province. At the end of the week, the OPP will turn the expired flares in to Transport Canada's Office of Boating Safety for safe transport to a certified disposal site. Marine flares should only be set off in an emergency situation, and should be replaced after their expiry date. Due to the environmental concerns and the dangers of explosion expired recreational marine flares should not be disposed of in the landfill. Two easy steps are all that is required to protect your boating environment by taking this opportunity to safely dispose of your expired recreational marine flares: Step One: Check the expiry date of all the recreational marine flares on your boat or in storage. Step Two: Expired recreational marine flares that you wish to dispose can be dropped off at the nearest OPP detachment. OPP locations are listed on our website under:www.opp.ca/Organization/RegionsandDetachments/index.htm "Recreational marine flares are an important part of your safety equipment on a boat. This initiative is a good time to remind boaters to check this important piece of safety equipment and ensure it is up to standard," said OPP Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander responsible for Traffic and Marine Safety. "We encourage boaters to use this opportunity to discard their expired recreational marine flares at their local OPP detachment during the first week of August (2009) so that they can be safely disposed of by Transport Canada." Having the right equipment on-board your boat can save your life. But remember, the best protection you can give yourself on the water is to always wear your lifejacket! OPP's Marine Programs Officers patrol Ontario waters and may check your on-board safety equipment. For more information about vessel safety equipment requirements, including recreational marine flares, visit the Transport Canada's Office of Boating website: www.boatingsafety.gc.cahttp://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21309http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21309Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:20:34 -0400Equifax Canada today released the latest consumer credit delinquency data which shows that Canadians continue to fall behind on their credit payments at an ever-increasing rate. The average delinquency rate for Canada rose by approximately 19% over a one-year span from May 31, 2008 to May 31, 2009. In April, the same rate was increasing at 13%. The average delinquency rate for all of Canada as of May 31, 2009 was 1.52%. This means that over a half a million Canadians are now more than 90 days behind on their credit payments. Provincially, Nova Scotia had the highest average delinquency rate in May at 2.07% and Saskatchewan had the lowest rate at 1.22%. Ontario's rate was 1.74%. Equifax Canada defines delinquent accounts as credit facilities that have not received a payment for at least 90 days. The average delinquency rate is calculated by comparing the number of delinquent credit facilities to the total number of credit facilities. Equifax Canada's experienced team of consultants and analysts compute delinquency rates by analyzing data from Canadian lenders who report to it on a daily basis.http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21307http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21307Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:13:01 -0400On July 2, 2009 at approximately 1:00 p.m. it was reported to the East Algoma – Thessalon OPP that a black/blue duffel bag with various items had been located on Highway 129 in the Kirkwood Township area, north of Thessalon, Ontario. The duffel bag was turned into the Thessalon Detachment by the finder on July 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. If you are the owner of this bag and can identify the contents, please contact the East Algoma – Thessalon Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 extension 504-7200 and quote Occurrence #NP09059406.http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21306http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21306Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:32:16 -0400On Monday, June 29, 2009 at 10:10 p.m. Officers from the Batchewana Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Detachment were dispatched to 2829 Mission Road on the Batchewana First Nation. The deceased were identified as Hilda AGAWA, 63 years old of 2829 Mission Road on the Batchewana First Nation and James DUNN, 55 years old, of 155 Pim St., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. They were known to each other. The Post Mortem examinations conducted in Sudbury, Ontario at Laurentian Hospital on Thursday, July 2, 2009 and the investigation indicate that James DUNN was responsible for the death of Hilda AGAWA. James DUNN died of a self inflicted wound. The investigation is currently ongoing by members of the Batchewana Police Service, Sault Ste. Marie OPP, and the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21304http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21304Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:16:33 -0400July is Adopt A Cat Month at the Shelter. Here are just a few of the kittens available. Star and Cloudy are sweet 10 week old Calico female kittens who love to play. Shasta is a cute cuddly 12 week old pastel Calico female kitten. Taury and Harry are adorable 10 week old brown and black long hair Tabbies who like to play with their toy mice. Visit the Shelter to ask about the Specials this month. http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21303http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21303Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:05:22 -0400Kewadin Casinos marketing team with Red Circle Agency of Minneapolis, MN are the winners of three Telly Awards as recently announce at the 30th Annual event. The casino and agency unveiled a new brand campaign in June 2008 which included three television commercials. All three commercials were submitted for the awards and as a brand which won a Silver Telly, the highest honor. Two of the commercials, “Red Dress” and “Frank’s Steak” each received individual Bronze Telly awards, which is the second highest honor. “We are very pleased to receive this award,” said Alan Bouschor, V.P. of Marketing & Sales for Kewadin. “This is the second national recognition we’ve received from our campaign with Red Circle this year and we couldn’t be happier.” Earlier in the year, the casino and agency were winners of the RE:Design award as published in the January 2009 Dynamics Graphics+Creative Magazine . The casino and agency were one of the “12 winning Eye-opening re:Designs” the magazine named. Bouschor explained that the commercials and the new brand have much potential. “We anticipate using this branding for many years. It has a long shelf life and that is one of the reason we chose to use it,” he said. The goal of the casino’s new campaign was to help bring all five Kewadin Casinos under one brand. The solution is the casino’s current campaign: “There’s no place like Kewadin.” The campaign is focused on special ‘moments’ which are highlighted in all of the new brand advertising, including the three television commercials, new billboard and print advertising artwork, web site, radio spots and a new logo. Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions and online film and video. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, interactive agencies and corporate video departments in the world. The Tell Awards receives over 13,000 entries annually from all 50 states and countries around the world. Kewadin Casinos, in operation for over 20 years, has five casinos in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and employs nearly 1,000 team members. For more information, visit www.kewadin.com.http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21302http://www.soonews.ca/viewarticle.php?id=21302Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:55:58 -0400ORAZIETTI ANNOUCES $436,615 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT LITERACY PROGRAMS IN SAULT STE. MARIE McGuinty Government Investment Will Help More than 13,000 Ontarians Improve their Reading and Writing Skills The McGuinty government is expanding literacy and basic skills programs in Sault Ste. Marie with a $436,615 investment David Orazietti, MPP announced today. “Our government recognizes that by investing in literacy skills we are providing more opportunities for local residents to participate in workplaces that are demanding higher levels of reading and writing,” said Orazietti. “Enhancing training programs like this will help ensure that Sault Ste. Marie will have the skilled workers it needs to prosper when the global economic situation improves.” The province is investing $436,615 in 6 local organizations providing literacy training in Sault Ste. Marie. The organizations receiving new funding include: · $147,783 for Sault College · $118,069 for the Algoma District School Board · $54,450 for the Indian Friendship Centre · $43,055 for the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board · $38,285 for Program Read · $34,973 for the Groupe d’alphabétisation populaire Le Coin des Mots Across Ontario, the provincial government is investing an additional $25 million in colleges, school boards and community literacy organizations in the Employment Ontario network across the province to help laid-off workers and other adult learners train for highly skilled jobs. “We’re taking action now to help people strengthen their skills while laid off and looking for work so they’ll be better able to find jobs in the new economy,” said John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities and Minister of Research and Innovation. In addition, Ontario is investing $5 million across the province to expand online literacy training. The e-channel project helps English-speaking, French-speaking and Aboriginal learners living in remote communities. QUICK FACTS ·3.4 million Ontario adults have literacy skills at less than a high school level. ·By 2020, about 70 per cent of new jobs are expected to require postsecondary education and training