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Sault cyclist finishes grueling 4,400 km race within 20-day goal

‘I’ve definitely been called crazy many times,’ says Joel Wenham, the Velorution bike shop manager who averaged 220 km of riding every day for 20 straight days

Jul 2, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

One man’s cycling journey sparks post-foster care conversation

“A lot of people cycle across Canada, but not a lot of guys over 300 pounds do it,” says Chris Aubichon, a Moncton, N.B. man who pedalled through the Sault this week to raise awareness for wards of the court who age out of the group home system

Jul 1, 2023 1:12 PM Read more >

Korah football star ready to tackle her competition at nationals

Unfazed by competing on a football team full of boys, Korah’s Lilliana Sawchyn is looking forward to representing her city and her province at the Women’s U18 Tackle National Championship in Ottawa next month

Jun 28, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

4,400km over 20 days — Local cyclist in the race of his life

As of Wednesday, Joel Wenham was 2,700 kilometres into the gruelling Tour Divide and he's one of only 9 riders on a single-speed bike

Jun 22, 2023 7:56 AM Read more >

Nothing could stop these two Sault men from earning black belts

'Karate’s given me a whole new meaning to life. I realize I can do something. It’s a really empowering thing,' says Andrew Snell

Jun 19, 2023 4:49 PM Read more >

Popular local pickleball group serves up busy summer schedule

‘You can walk on a court at any time, and someone will probably offer you tips on how to play and how to keep score,’ says Soo Pickleball president Linda Marasco

Jun 12, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

Sault man goes from couch to one of world's hardest marathons

Jamie Ray began running trails of Hiawatha Highlands last summer to prepare for 15-day trek on Mount Everest that November; last week, he completed 42-km Everest Marathon

Jun 5, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Sault gymnasts beaming at chance to compete in New Orleans

Three locals from Sault Ste. Marie Gymnastics Club are sole Canadian team at major U.S. event that runs from June 17 to 22; ‘I think it’s exciting for our little town'

May 29, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

GALLERY: High school athletes go for gold at city track and field meet

Students took part in wide range of events; winners go to NOSSA next week

May 24, 2023 4:20 PM Read more >

In series full of Sault storylines, former Hound scores winner

Nick Cousins of the Florida Panthers, a one-time star for the Greyhounds, scored overtime winner in Game 5 to eliminate Kyle Dubas, Sheldon Keefe and the Toronto Maple Leafs

May 12, 2023 11:29 PM Read more >

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