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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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‘Nordic skiing is growing’: Local athletes return from OFSAA

‘Nordic skiing is growing’: Local athletes return from OFSAA

Athletes from five area high schools are elated after competing in their very first OFSAA Nordic Skiing Championship just outside of Peterborough this past Thursday
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Young archer splits own bull's-eye with rare 'Robin Hood shot'

Young archer splits own bull's-eye with rare 'Robin Hood shot'

Angus Macwilliam, 16, accomplished feat in tournament at Algoma Rod and Gun Club
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‘It’s a miracle’: 93-year-old mystery quilt returns home to Echo Bay

‘It’s a miracle’: 93-year-old mystery quilt returns home to Echo Bay

Featuring 240 embroidered names, an Echo Bay United Church quilt from 1930 was discovered hanging out of a California dumpster, which was eventually shipped back to its roots by the surprised discoverer
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Sault gymnast to compete on American Ninja Warrior

Sault gymnast to compete on American Ninja Warrior

At just 18 years of age, Rebel Gym coach and Superior Heights graduate Sylas Snider will head to Los Angeles next month to compete on American Ninja Warrior
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Cross-country skiing brings women together at Hiawatha Highlands

Cross-country skiing brings women together at Hiawatha Highlands

Hosted by the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club and Hiawatha Highlands, Sunday’s Women on Skis clinic invited 40 ladies to get to know one another through the joys of cross-country skiing
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Algoma Horse Association looks to build on successful '22 season

Algoma Horse Association looks to build on successful '22 season

As participation numbers continue to rise, the Laird Fairgrounds is preparing for a full slate of shows and clinics for dozens of horse riders and lovers this summer
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World Junior gold medalist grabs on to hockey opportunities

World Junior gold medalist grabs on to hockey opportunities

Jack Matier's junior career has seen him win gold medals internationally while also getting drafted into the NHL and getting his first taste of professional hockey during training camp
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Sault curling team ready for new challenge at U18 nationals

Sault curling team ready for new challenge at U18 nationals

Team Robert will be one of 21 Canadian boys’ teams heading to Timmins in February to compete for the Under-18 Curling National Championship
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Singer, musician Evelyn Richards celebrates her 100th birthday

Singer, musician Evelyn Richards celebrates her 100th birthday

The Great Northern Opry Hall of Fame inductee said her advice for younger people is to make a lot of friends and to not drift apart, stating that “life is a song, love is the music”
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Bring a Doctor Home hockey tournament returns to John Rhodes

Bring a Doctor Home hockey tournament returns to John Rhodes

Employees and retirees at Algoma Steel will hit the ice this week as part of an annual initiative to help keep physicians in the Sault
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