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Bob 'Mother' Goderre started living his 'full gay life' in the late 60s

Bob 'Mother' Goderre started living his 'full gay life' in the late 60s

Goderre and his life-partner, Jean Guy LeBlanc, hosted get-togethers at their Albert Street home. They also rented venues for larger social events for the gay community in Sault Ste. Marie
Another time a Saultite hoisted the Stanley Cup

Another time a Saultite hoisted the Stanley Cup

Remembered as a strong competitor, a humble man, and also the Duke of Paducah, Joe Klukay hailed from Bay View
That time people thought they saw a UFO on Lake Superior

That time people thought they saw a UFO on Lake Superior

This week Remember This tells us the story of the mysterious disappearance of an F-89 fighter jet over Lake Superior. A mystery that remains unsolved
Acts of kindness bear fruit in unexpected ways

Acts of kindness bear fruit in unexpected ways

Remember This reminds us of a time when people facing hardship shared with and cared for their neighbours
Perfecting the process of waxing turnips

Perfecting the process of waxing turnips

There is a long and interesting history about 'Allen Gardens' established in 1902, which has many facets
Picturing the Agawa Canyon Train Tour through the years

Picturing the Agawa Canyon Train Tour through the years

From the archives of the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library: Agawa Canyon is a stunning canyon carved by the Agawa River, located 114 rail miles (183 km) north of Sault Ste. Marie. It is not accessible by road and so the railway is very important.
Check out the Sault's disco scene in the late '70s

Check out the Sault's disco scene in the late '70s

Remember Tiffany's in the Windsor Park Hotel? The Sault's first discotheque featured a large dance floor with lights underneath
Marinas in the heart of the Great Lakes

Marinas in the heart of the Great Lakes

As long as there have been boats and people in the area, the shores of Sault Ste. Marie have been popular places
Remembering a pioneer of local Indigenous art

Remembering a pioneer of local Indigenous art

John Laford rose to prominence locally in the late 70s and established himself as a national artist of note by 1980
Remembering a rope and a prayer — a fire escape rope, that is

Remembering a rope and a prayer — a fire escape rope, that is

Ropes were once considered vital safety equipment in multi-storey buildings; proponents suggested a 'Tarzan Swing' would afford people a faster escape from a burning building than stairs