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Essar Steel Algoma gets continued reprieve from Sault city taxes

Essar Steel Algoma gets continued reprieve from Sault city taxes

On May 17, Superior Court Justice Frank Newbould rejected a city request for immediate payment of $10.8 million owed by the steel mill for property taxes since it first sought insolvency protection.
OLG and Pollard Banknote sign five-year contract extension

OLG and Pollard Banknote sign five-year contract extension

Extension will result in 35 new jobs in Sault Ste. Marie
Regional director for North Gaming Bundle to be based in the Sault

Regional director for North Gaming Bundle to be based in the Sault

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment will oversee day-to-day operations of gaming franchises in the Sault, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, North Bay and Kenora.
Three Sault startups invited to pitch at Toronto tech event

Three Sault startups invited to pitch at Toronto tech event

May event considered premier tech showcase in Canada
Sault condo development put on hold

Sault condo development put on hold

Developer TVM said the local economy is to blame for the slow sale of the waterfront condo units.
First Nation mentoring others in housing strategies

First Nation mentoring others in housing strategies

Garden River First Nation’s housing strategy has garnered attention from other communities seeking mentorship on how to alleviate housing shortages in their communities.
Sault innovation centre hires new business development manager

Sault innovation centre hires new business development manager

John Prgomet comes from the lottery and gaming industry.
Gimme smelter

Gimme smelter

With no government road, Ring of Fire developer takes its case to Northerners
Essar argues it’s 'imprudent' to pay city taxes right now

Essar argues it’s 'imprudent' to pay city taxes right now

The Sault steel plant was recently awarded a major reduction in its 2016 property taxes. The company is confident it will win further reductions for earlier tax years.
Sault EDC reports growth for 20 companies in 2016

Sault EDC reports growth for 20 companies in 2016

Organization helps companies access new markets and funds for equipment and expansion activities.