Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Northwood Funeral Home as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Michael Mattalo uses his art to help children of Ukraine

Former Sault resident created painting - Love for the Children of Ukraine – to raise funds

Jun 10, 2022 8:12 AM Read more >

Shirley Horn reflects on impacts of residential school

Children of Shingwauk co-founder finds peace in life after spending formative years in an institution designed to assimilate her

May 11, 2022 12:10 PM Read more >

How a deep loss led to deeper compassion

What started as a support group has grown to serve so many more needs in the community and has become a source of support for its founders, too

Apr 29, 2022 11:28 AM Read more >

дякую - Sister Act patrons receive big 'thank you' for donation to Ukraine

'We were all blown away by the generosity of everyone,' said director Lucas Beaver

Apr 5, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Woman rescues 180 cats during pandemic, so far

Uses resources and problem-solving skills to offer animals a next chance

Mar 2, 2022 11:14 AM Read more >

Nervous about finding a job or asking someone on a date? Toastmasters to the rescue

Toastmasters helps teach people to stay personally connected in a digital world

Jan 17, 2022 10:42 AM Read more >

Caring mom answers call to help other people's children

Connie 'Mama Bear' Raynor-Elliott continues 10-year journey to fill in the gaps with Save Our Young Adults (SOYA)

Jan 11, 2022 1:52 PM Read more >

Meaghan Kent finds a picture perfect way to help newborns

The fundraiser in support of the newborn intensive care unit of the Sault Area Hospital will run until Dec. 31

Dec 8, 2021 1:29 PM Read more >

Local artist sells forget-me-not painting for Alzheimer Society

'I never thought that I’d be considered an artist, this is just me following my passion,' says Tania Taraniuk-Caputo

Nov 1, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Echo Bay man battling incurable cancer fighting towards a cure

Echo Bay couple work hard to help others living with multiple myeloma while struggling with it themselves

Oct 4, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

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