Rooted

These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call Sault Ste Marie home are made possible through the support of IDA Pharmacy as part of our Community Leaders Program.

IN FOCUS: Sault's newest eye doctors are also a couple

One of them will now be working alongside her childhood optometrist, Dr. Alison Hayes-Sheen

Jul 22, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

These lucky students spent most of the school year outside

‘Much better learning environment’: The first year of the Outdoor Learning Program at White Pines allowed Grade 7/8 students to get accustomed to nature, attend more field trips, and foster an understanding of the Indigenous Ways of Knowing

Jun 25, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

GALLERY: Flag raising marks 70 years for Community Living Algoma

May is Community Living Awareness Month: CLA executive director Policicchio says 'we have come such a long way as a sector'

May 24, 2024 7:15 PM Read more >

Christine Cloutier closing Soo Dance Unlimited, merging with Richard Kim's studio

'I love what I do but I just want to focus on teaching,” says longtime Sault dance instructor; Cloutier, staff and students to keep teaching, learning at Studio Dance Arts

Apr 10, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Sault’s 432 Wing members work to support local air cadets

Established in the community more than 70 years ago, 432 (Algoma) Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association members share friendship and a passion for aviation

Mar 27, 2024 8:42 AM Read more >

A jewel for decades, Hiawatha Highlands ‘as popular as ever’

'A lot of it still feels the same as when I used to ski here as a kid,' says veteran instructor

Feb 28, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Rooted in culture, Finnish Resthome has cared for local seniors for five decades

Vision for facility began with a Windsor man; Sault’s Finnish community banded together to open OFRA’s first building in 1976

Jan 24, 2024 8:41 PM Read more >

‘Music is everything to me’: Sault Symphony director hits all the right notes

Toronto native Stephen Mallinger has lived and worked in the Sault for 30 years, an established figure on the community’s music landscape

Dec 26, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Marconi Club still loyal to Italian roots but now includes multicultural events

Officially changing its name to Marconi Multicultural Event Centre, banquet hall has held events for groups from India, the Philippines; Minelli's takeout now located at the centre and management also wants to supply food to various Sault company lunch rooms

Nov 25, 2023 2:47 PM Read more >

Long-serving educator has no plans to slow down

John Bruno worked as Huron-Superior board educator, superintendent before returning as elected trustee; likes new role as SalDan senior planner

Oct 27, 2023 7:35 AM Read more >

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