SooToday.com rewind 8.21.21 (weekend edition)

Weekend Rewind 8.21.11

Welcome to our weekly wrap-up of the week that was.

Sometimes life is just too hectic to take it all in, we understand and have compiled the events of the last week for your viewing pleasure.

*********************** The most viewed news story on SooToday this week was this

The second most viewed news story on SooToday this week was this one

Also this week:

We met Mariah Moore, who at only 17 has three martial arts classes a day, another hour of gymnastics- and holds down two jobs

A Union head warned us that "the school year will be jeopardized" at Sault College unless support worker negotiations with management get serious

We were reminded of how a stressed generation plant in Eastlake, Ohio had a tragic outcome for former Saultite Lewis Wheelan

We learned that local indie golf team 'Hack and Slash' has been around longer than we thought!

We watched as pranksters wire a car horn to the brake lights for some kicks, which in itself is hilarious, but the true beauty of the clip that follows is the infectious laughter of the guys capturing it all on video

David Root received pearls of wisdom from a nine year-old at Camp McDougal.

Joe Corbiere reminded us that there is 'No Expiry Date'

Carol Martin had a burning love

The rest of the staff also had a burning love

We learned the Soo will have it's 'First annual Crime Stoppers Fire Truck Pull'

Soo Foundry announced plans to expand its workforce from 30 to 50 and create some jobs

Sheena Smith talked separation, divorce, and the high stress levels that go with it

We find out how not to be terrified about going to the dentist

We learned season tickets are still available for the 40th anniversary year of Greyhounds hockey

Mac Headrick wonders why the heck leg cramps always seem to happen around 3 a.m

The longest-running human rights case in Canadian history (23 years) has been settled

READER RESPONSE REWIND

Posted by: flyhawk25 Re: PUC. I'm all for saying to the PUC - whoa. We need other things before a new building. When your roof is leaking in your home you don't start buying new furniture.

Posted by: laughlots2 Re: this news story Does anyone know if u can swim with a (water) Noodle and drink? If you're over the limit do they take your noodle away?

Posted by: sweetc Little Caesars... good pizza... I think not... just another chain.... thats like saying East Side Mario's has good Italian food

Posted by: Sam C

Andrea Bravener tells us how easy do-it-yourself baby food is to make

We hit the online menu page at least 3 times this week to order in office lunches

We learned that "after all, a happy worker is a productive worker"

Paul Maurice, record breaking NHL coach announced he is coming home next month

We learned that many of us sigh in the Soo

Your input was sought for the SSM International Bridge 50th Anniversary celebration lighting design

We were disappointed to hear that the free concert at the Essar only drew a crowd of around 1000 (most likely due to ticket info confusion), but the band told Donna Hopper they were happy to be playing in the Soo anyway

Heliene will have funding rolling in for 16 more jobs in the Soo

We learned that a new 24-inch transmission water main being connected to the existing 24-inch main could cause water troubles for some Soo folks

Readers sent us photos of the Garden River First Nation's annual powwow.

The Soo landed funding for 30 new youth job placements

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We lit a candle by our computer in honour of all those we lost from our community...

Peggy Thibault, Bea Kenny, Marvin Wagner, Moe St. Jules, Alpo Marttinen, Patrick McCourt, David Rice, Jonathan Rawlings, Elisabeth Deetz, Cynthia Call, Starr Tesolin, Mary Larose, Rose (Bumbacco) Gale, Kae Clinton and Michael Socchia.

Full SooToday Obituary Posts Here

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