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.

Saying goodbye: A brief history of the Odd Fellows of Sault Ste. Marie

Local chapter of international fraternity was established in 1890s and provided many Saultites with wheelchairs, walkers and even an organ for events at original Memorial Gardens; Sault Museum to hold exhibit of items from now-closed lodge

Sep 20, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

All in the family: Rector Machine Works celebrates 90 years

'My dad Herv always believed that the business was a vehicle for his family to get through life, and also to put food on the table for as many people as he could employ'

Aug 23, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Retired local doctor’s new book examines history of medicine in Sault Ste. Marie

Dr. Gene Turgeon researched Indigenous healing and European medicine locally up to early 20th century

Jul 26, 2023 8:02 AM Read more >

'I always loved education,' says retiring Sault College VP Colin Kirkwood

Sault College’s vice president of operations has seen the school change and student body diversify over the last 20 years

Jun 26, 2023 5:48 PM Read more >

Another new chapter for iconic Windsor Park landmark

SooToday looks back at the city's longstanding Windsor brand as the newly renovated Windsor Place Retirement Residence on Queen Street begins welcoming new occupants

May 22, 2023 11:38 PM Read more >

'We're really proud of it': A new era for iconic Windsor Park landmark

SooToday looks back at the city's longstanding Windsor brand as the newly renovated Windsor Place Retirement Residence on Queen Street begins welcoming new occupants

May 15, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Former Muio’s owner now cooking for Coast Guard

Rob DiRenzo operated popular downtown eatery from 1997 until putting it up for sale in 2021; now using skills acquired in restaurant industry while seeing more of Canada

May 8, 2023 9:16 AM Read more >

Response to flooding is ‘muscle memory’ for Goulais couple

Significant flooding in the Goulais area last week wasn’t a surprise for residents Jay and Robin Riggins, who must canoe to and from their home when water levels reaches its peak

Apr 25, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Luckily, Rainone not good at golf - He spent spare time serving city

Skipper Manzutti Award winner Terry Rainone advises young entrepreneurs to 'work hard and learn everything you can. Listen to others and find a good mentor. Have a passion for what you do'

Apr 1, 2023 7:20 AM Read more >

Sault woman shares memories of her grandmother and Anna McCrea

Catherine Carmichael says grandmother Mary Sharabura had words of praise for McCrea for the help she and other newcomer students received from her when she was McFadden Public School principal

Mar 12, 2023 6:56 PM Read more >

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