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Great Stories

Do you know someone with a great story? We want to share it!

Everyone knows a great person with a great story. So, our concept is simple. Find amazing people in our community with great stories to tell and share those stories with everyone else.

We are looking for heroes, philanthropists, innovators, volunteers, good neighbours, visionaries, donors, adventurers, veterans or anyone you think is a great person with a unique story.

Submit a short summary that includes the name of the person and the story you think we should highlight. Give us your name and contact info as well as the contact for the person you want us to write about (or the best person to contact that can tell their story).

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MacKay adjusting well to latest hockey challenge

MacKay adjusting well to latest hockey challenge

Though the days are 'jam packed' Cole MacKay is enjoying playing college hockey at the University of New Brunswick
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Local athlete 'more prepared' for second world championship event

Local athlete 'more prepared' for second world championship event

After competing in her first world championship in the fall, Taylor Corelli says the experience was validating and that it has helped her feel 'more prepared' for next year's event in Spain
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Sault man pays it forward in honour of late papa (5 photos)

Sault man pays it forward in honour of late papa (5 photos)

Brandon Schmidt has been surprising residents, co-workers, and several charities with generous acts of kindness in remembrance of his papa and community builder Jim McAuley who passed away two years ago
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Sault boxer loves coaching

Sault boxer loves coaching

Steve McEwen is passionate about the sport of boxing but even more passionate about coaching it and how it improves the quality of people's lives
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Avid kayaker wasn't sure it would be for her

Avid kayaker wasn't sure it would be for her

One trip out on the big lake was enough to convince her kayaking was her thing
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Velorution owner says cycling has ‘bright future’ in the Sault

Velorution owner says cycling has ‘bright future’ in the Sault

Mountain biking enthusiast and cycling expert Jan Roubal feels the best days are still ahead for the growing cycling community in the Sault and surrounding area
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Local gymnast places 2nd among Canada’s ninja pros (4 photos)

Local gymnast places 2nd among Canada’s ninja pros (4 photos)

18-year-old Sylas Snider had a podium finish at the Canadian Ninja League National Finals in Vancouver, and he’s hungry for more
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Origin of phrase ‘trick-or-treat’ in print traced to the Sault

Origin of phrase ‘trick-or-treat’ in print traced to the Sault

Several sources have confirmed the earliest printed citations of Halloween’s most popular phrase came from The Sault Daily Star in 1917
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Birch Street Manor raises funds for Musical Comedy Guild

Birch Street Manor raises funds for Musical Comedy Guild

This year, the manor features the theme 'Oddities & Curiosities,' and donations collected go to the Musical Comedy Guild
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New events mean different challenges for Sault powerlifter

New events mean different challenges for Sault powerlifter

'Every one, it's like I'm stepping on the podium for the first time' - Sault powerlifter Holly Lasante
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