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.

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 >

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 >

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