North Of The Border

Body found in dumpster fire

On May 28, 2021 around 3:30 a.m. police attended the scene of a dumpster fire in the 200 block of Northern Avenue. Upon arrival, the body of an unidentified female was discovered deceased in the dumpster. Sault Ste. Marie Police and Sault Fire Services are investigating. The Ontario Fire Marshall […]

House fire kills two residents

A house fire in the 100 block of Blucher Street has claimed the lives of two people. The fire broke out at approximately 11 p.m. Friday. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office has been called in to investigate. It is not known at this point if the fire was suspicious in […]

Outlaws MC gather locally for member’s funeral

At about 1:30 Saturday afternoon, some 75 or more motorcycles glittered in the sun along Hughes Street as Outlaw Motorcycle Club members remembered Richard “Duke” Williams who passed at the age of 74 on May 14. Men and women milled quietly about the bikes for about 20 minutes before riding eastward on Albert Street […]

OPP to have officers posted at provincial points of entry

NEWS RELEASEONTARIO PROVICNIAL POLICE*************************The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants the public to be aware of actions being taken to help limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, including restrictions on interprovincial travel. The Government of Ontario has announced further restrictions on outdoor activities and gatherings. As of Saturday, April 17 at 12:01 […]

Man suffers gunshot wound in shooting incident: police

Sault Ste. Marie police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred yesterday evening.  In a news release issued today, police say they responded to a call around 8:50 p.m. yesterday of a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of King Street. The 27-year-old was taken to hospital with non-life threatening […]

CHL cancels 2021 Memorial Cup

TORONTO — The 2021 Memorial Cup has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Canadian Hockey League announced the cancellation of the major junior championship between the winners of the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and a host city on Tuesday. The league […]

34-year-old wanted by Sault Police

The Sault Ste. Marie, ON Police Service is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 34-year-old Lyle Andrew Marshall. In a release issued today, police say the accused is currently wanted for a surety revocation. Marshall is described as 5’9” tall, weighing 150 lbs. Anyone with information is urged to contact […]