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These stories about the great outdoors, adventure sports and eco-tourism are made possible through the continued support of Arby's as part of our Community Leaders Program.


Local skier among youngest to compete at nationals this week

Local skier among youngest to compete at nationals this week

'I really want to see how far I go': Aspiring to compete in the Olympics one day, Soo Finnish Nordic skier Jasper Tchir is making his debut on the national stage in Gatineau
‘Wild experience’: Fat biking enthusiasts conquer 140-mile race

‘Wild experience’: Fat biking enthusiasts conquer 140-mile race

‘It’s a totally different animal’: Pair of Sault cyclers braved 22 hours of cold temperatures and steep elevation at the 2nd annual Polar Roll Ultra near Marquette, Mich., last week
Retired as wilderness guide, local artist still one with nature

Retired as wilderness guide, local artist still one with nature

Tour guide, artist, musician Ellen Van Laar spending more time in town but maintains home at Old Mamainse Harbour, the inspiration for many of her paintings
Fawn over this: Students collect valuable data at deer check station

Fawn over this: Students collect valuable data at deer check station

'There is a lot of enthusiasm out there about what we are doing': Sault College instructors thrilled with turnout at this year's deer check station on St. Joseph Island; hunters submitted 106 harvested white-tailed deer for data collection
Howl about this: Local dog trainer saving money on gas

Howl about this: Local dog trainer saving money on gas

You've probably spotted Chris Nielsen cruising around town with his five well-trained huskies; 'I get a lot of gasps or pointing, honking, waving — it’s great'
Local mom and daughter savour success at national horse racing finals

Local mom and daughter savour success at national horse racing finals

Amanda McGill-Borden and daughter Sophia competed at National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) Canada Finals in early October, qualify for Worlds
GALLERY: Fall colours come alive across Algoma

GALLERY: Fall colours come alive across Algoma

The best part of Autumn has arrived as explosions of yellow, orange and red can be viewed at a number of trails and parks around the region
Runners enjoy fall colours at Trail Trot's 35th annual gathering

Runners enjoy fall colours at Trail Trot's 35th annual gathering

Returning to Kinsmen Park for the first time since 2019, the Trail Trot raised more than $4,000 for the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club
‘More than just running’: Trail Trot will return to Hiawatha

‘More than just running’: Trail Trot will return to Hiawatha

Taking place on Sept. 24 at Kinsmen Park, a trio of runs will invite kids into the outdoors while preparing elementary students for the cross-country meet next month
GALLERY: Northern pickleballers serve up a fun weekend

GALLERY: Northern pickleballers serve up a fun weekend

More than 100 players from across the north competed at the Pickleball Ontario North Region Championship inside the John Rhodes Community Centre this weekend