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New to running, speedy Sault man finishes Boston Marathon in three hours

‘It was unbelievable’: At 36, Algoma Steel employee Andy Haidar conquered world’s biggest marathon less than two years after he began taking running seriously

Apr 25, 2024 8:01 AM Read more >

Fighting nasty injury, Sault runner finishes Tokyo Marathon

Although a torn Achilles forced him to walk the final 10 km, 64-year-old Rick Fall is now one of only 736 Canadians to compete in each of world’s six major marathons

Apr 18, 2024 8:58 AM Read more >

Local pickleball scene thriving ahead of outdoor season

‘It’s a really welcoming and friendly community’: Soo Pickleball has witnessed a significant influx in beginner-level participation this year; organization has grown to 600 active members

Apr 14, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

GALLERY: Scouts’ thrilling Kub Kar race returns to Station Mall

‘I enjoy the kids and seeing their reaction of racing’: Decades-old Kub Kar racetrack is still in prime condition as local Beavers and Cubs with Scouts Canada competed in head-to-head contests on Saturday

Apr 6, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Runner completes ambitious sweep of six major marathons by age 30

'It's surreal': Years after swapping out her ballet shoes with running shoes, Sault-born athlete Miranda Ferris recently finished every major marathon race in the world; she joins roughly 600 Canadians who have ever accomplished the feat

Mar 31, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Local swimming star making waves for U.S. college team

'A feeling that is hard to put into words': After years of training at the John Rhodes pool, 20-year-old Logan Belanger now competes for Georgia Southern University in the NCAA

Mar 24, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

With two Sault stars on the roster, university hockey team chasing history

'It's really more than a friendship': Camaryn Baber talks about his second year at the University of New Brunswick and his close bond with hometown teammate Cole MacKay

Mar 15, 2024 8:33 AM Read more >

Sault’s Paige Banton swimming the fast lane to success

Former Sault Surge swimmer won three medals in recent meet for West Virginia’s Marshall University

Mar 8, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

High school cross-country skiers shine at provincial championship

‘I never thought this would happen’: Grade 9 student returns home as an OFSAA champion; Korah’s junior boys secure bronze in Lakefield, Ont.

Mar 2, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Two Sault hockey stars help power historic season for university team

Cole MacKay and Camaryn Baber are part of University of New Brunswick team that skated to a rare undefeated regular season in university men's hockey

Feb 27, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

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