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Island next to the Sault once considered for U.N. headquarters

Island next to the Sault once considered for U.N. headquarters

In this edition of Remember This, we look back at a bi-national bid to have the newly-formed United Nations headquartered in our backyard
REMEMBER THIS?: This day in 1973, a pickup truck cost less than $3,300

REMEMBER THIS?: This day in 1973, a pickup truck cost less than $3,300

The sticker price isn't the only thing that has changed in 50 years
When goalies played with naked faces

When goalies played with naked faces

Remembering the Greyhounds' first game more than 100 years ago
Edward Thibault's really bad day

Edward Thibault's really bad day

The 16-year-old Gros Cap resident nearly didn't make it back from a Saturday afternoon fishing expedition in October 1939
The Sharpes of Prince Township. From trees to a turkey

The Sharpes of Prince Township. From trees to a turkey

This week we learn about a family that has called Prince Township home for more than a century and a half
Dr. Norman Bethune, table tennis and Sault Ste. Marie

Dr. Norman Bethune, table tennis and Sault Ste. Marie

A long family history leads to a complicated legacy for a doctor with Sault ties who was recognized as a national historic figure
Perfect opening of King's Theatre sabotaged

Perfect opening of King's Theatre sabotaged

In December of 1913, the opening of an English-style theatre on Queen Street was delayed by a slew of subtle but effective acts of sabotage beginning with the discovery of a skeleton key twisted in the lock of the projector room door
Christmas at Moore's Point: Sleigh rides, feasting and friends

Christmas at Moore's Point: Sleigh rides, feasting and friends

The Christmases Julia Moore enjoyed in the Sault and area beginning in 1871 were like a romantic ideal for many today
Christmas in Michipicoten: delivered by dogsled

Christmas in Michipicoten: delivered by dogsled

At least one hat came off at the annual shooting competition, too
Remembering winters hard and not so hard

Remembering winters hard and not so hard

This week, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library shares the highs and lows of winters throughout the history of the Sault