Pursuit

These inspiring stories related to the world of local sports and the people involved in them are made possible through the continued support of DNM Plumbing & Heating Ltd. as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Sault runner excited to 'savour experience' of Tokyo Marathon

'Marathons are a great analogy for life itself. There’s joy, there’s pain and everything in between,' says local long-distance runner Theresa Mudge

Jan 10, 2024 3:37 PM Read more >

Sault fitness promoter enjoys high intensity workouts

Sault YMCA’s Cassie Guy encourages public to get in shape in 2024 by starting slow then building up at a gym, fitness class, swimming pool or walking track

Jan 8, 2024 5:14 PM Read more >

Searchmont ski patrollers recognized for lifesaving efforts

‘Every second counted’: Team of four patrollers received national Canadian Ski Patrol award for quickly transporting a patient off ski hill at Searchmont last season

Jan 3, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Santoro says pickleball’s growth in Sault ‘a wonderful journey’

Former teacher, photographer ‘converted’ from squash to pickleball in 2015; Soo Pickleball now has 600 members

Dec 15, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Thessalon student heading to Sudbury on foot to raise funds for diabetes research

'Nothing will stop me': Talon King, a Type 1 diabetic, set out from Sault Ste. Marie Nov. 27

Dec 1, 2023 7:15 PM Read more >

Hockey a sport of opportunities for Sault's Candon O'Neill

Drafted by the OHL's Saginaw Spirit, talented 16-year-old defenceman has committed to playing NCAA hockey at Lake State after high school graduation; 'I just fell in love with the campus and everything the program had to offer'

Nov 18, 2023 2:51 PM Read more >

High school Nordic skiing star making all the right strides

'The training doesn’t really end,' says Anna Towle, a 17-year-old student-athlete at Superior Heights who excels at cross-country skiing

Nov 15, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

'I love this sport so much': Sault powerlifter training for national finals

Kassidy Lanteigne stumbled on her passion while working out at the local YMCA; 'I realized that I had a knack for powerlifting, so I kept up with it'

Nov 8, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Quite a haul: Local powerlifter keeps hoisting gold medals

While each world event has special moments, Sault's Holly Lasante said the latest championships were memorable because a rival team helped her overcome an injury

Oct 31, 2023 10:06 PM Read more >

Sault’s Wright brothers finish ‘Canada’s Toughest Race’

Two-day southern Ontario dirt bike race leaves Tyler and Cody Wright tired and sore, but say they’ll do it again next year

Oct 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

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