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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.


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

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

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

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
Long-serving educator has no plans to slow down

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

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
All in the family: Rector Machine Works celebrates 90 years

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

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

'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
Another new chapter for iconic Windsor Park landmark

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

'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