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These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of Pino's Get Fresh as part of our Community Leaders Program.

 

Purr-fect grade: Sault teen turns class project into cat food collection drive

Purr-fect grade: Sault teen turns class project into cat food collection drive

With help from teachers and fellow students, Korah Collegiate's Eugene Savard made a surprise delivery of more than 100 tins of cat food to local Humane Society
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Mustang Sally’s youngest members ready for 'cosmic' challenge

Mustang Sally’s youngest members ready for 'cosmic' challenge

'I’ve always liked rock, but I never appreciated it as much as I do now': Korah's long-running band looks to go 'Out of This World' with live shows running from Apr. 24 to 26
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'He can do anything': Local high schooler with Down Syndrome has big dreams

'He can do anything': Local high schooler with Down Syndrome has big dreams

'He's got the best heart ever': Thursday was World Down Syndrome Day, a time to highlight wonderful Sault Ste. Marie residents like Matthew Girardi
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After battling mental health and addiction, Sault woman determined to help others

After battling mental health and addiction, Sault woman determined to help others

Alexxa Collins, who is studying social service work at Sault College, is a leading member of the student-led Mental Health and Wellness Advisory Committee
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Student leader spearheads ‘A Knight at the Oscars’

Student leader spearheads ‘A Knight at the Oscars’

St. Mary’s College Student Council president Tori Carbone led effort to hold school’s first formal in years for fun and to raise money for cancer research
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For the birds: This local young photographer is soaring

For the birds: This local young photographer is soaring

Sam Phaneuf, a Grade 8 student at F.H. Clergue Public School, loves to share his passion for bird watching with people of all ages
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12-year-old Sault boy cutting his long locks for charity

12-year-old Sault boy cutting his long locks for charity

Everett Varcoe grew his hair long in honour of his father, who died 2018; he is getting ready to cut it all off as part of a fundraiser for ARCH, Wigs For Kids Canada
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'What heaven looks like': Local high school artist inspired by her faith

'What heaven looks like': Local high school artist inspired by her faith

Nicole Torres, a Grade 10 student at St. Mary’s College, earned an honourable mention for her painting 'North Star' at latest Art Gallery of Algoma exhibition
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Real-life stress inspires Algoma grad to write her first novel

Real-life stress inspires Algoma grad to write her first novel

'To Those Who Have Lost' was released in July; author Quincy Lee Clark encourages others to put their feelings, ideas on paper
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Tough start at school turns around for South African boy in the Sault

Tough start at school turns around for South African boy in the Sault

Settling into the Canadian way of life, Kallen Bruwer enjoys homeschooling, Scouts, and snowboarding in winter
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