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These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Success stories shared at Children of Shingwauk gathering

Success stories shared at Children of Shingwauk gathering

‘I’ve come full circle in my journey’: Residential school survivors had the chance to share stories of hardship and success at Algoma University on Sunday
Bondar unveils powerful photo exhibition at hometown gallery

Bondar unveils powerful photo exhibition at hometown gallery

More than ten years of international bird migratory research and photography were unveiled at the Art Gallery of Algoma Wednesday as the Sault native presented the opening of her exhibition ‘Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive’
Garden River Strongman pulls Ford truck, wins first gold medal

Garden River Strongman pulls Ford truck, wins first gold medal

'There’s so much cool stuff in a Strongman competition, it makes the adrenaline flow,' says Jared Musgrove
McGuffins to open Smithsonian exhibition on boreal forest

McGuffins to open Smithsonian exhibition on boreal forest

Having paddled to virtually every corner of the boreal’s vast landscape, Superior Watershed Conservancy advocates Joanie and Gary McGuffin are heading to East Lansing, Michigan this week to kick-off the Smithsonian Institution's five-year traveling exhibition on Thursday
New cheerleading company reminisces on ‘breakthrough’ season

New cheerleading company reminisces on ‘breakthrough’ season

Bringing together 75 cheerleaders and earning two 1st place finishes in southern Ontario, 705 Athletics is quickly fulfilling its mission on making cheerleading a thriving sport in the Sault
Award-winning photographer Kent urges youth to follow their dreams

Award-winning photographer Kent urges youth to follow their dreams

Meaghan Kent wins Strive: Young Professionals Group Leadership Award
Indian Mart owners living the Canadian dream (6 photos)

Indian Mart owners living the Canadian dream (6 photos)

Since moving to the Sault in 2019, Gaurav Khatri and Neetu Neetu have expanded their Indian grocery store business, secured permanent residency, and purchased their own home in the P-Patch
Former Algoma U prof appointed to Order of Canada

Former Algoma U prof appointed to Order of Canada

'There was a real sense of triumph, that I was teaching Ojibwe in a place where it was once forbidden and the fact that my office was right where I used to sleep,' she said. 'It was very ironic'
Goulais River adventure guides declared top tourism attraction

Goulais River adventure guides declared top tourism attraction

Also recognized on Thursday was Wawa’s Betty McGie
Georgie's Shawarma owner now a proud Canadian citizen

Georgie's Shawarma owner now a proud Canadian citizen

'I feel like I’m more part of this country and my community,' says George Al Khoury