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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.


Queen Street Cruise official says event is 'a pretty good feather in our cap'

Queen Street Cruise official says event is 'a pretty good feather in our cap'

Eighth annual Queen Street Cruise will run June 20 and 21: last year's event attracted 350 entries
Love at first sight: Sam and Mildred Pringle’s 70-year journey

Love at first sight: Sam and Mildred Pringle’s 70-year journey

What began as a meeting at a community turkey supper turned into a lifelong romance for the couple, who marked their seven-decade milestone on April 30
GALLERY: Franco Pastore leaves lasting impression on local architecture

GALLERY: Franco Pastore leaves lasting impression on local architecture

If you’ve walked or driven through Sault Ste. Marie, chances are you’ve encountered a building shaped by the creative mind of local architect Franco Pastore
Sault drummer's love of music on display at the museum

Sault drummer's love of music on display at the museum

Naturally Gifted - A Tribute to Local Musicians permanent exhibit opened in 2017, located on museum’s third floor
Things you may not know about the George Leach Centre

Things you may not know about the George Leach Centre

Modern fitness facility grew from humble beginnings and dedication of George Leach, first athletics director of the former Algoma University College
Local monuments pay tribute to Sault and area residents who made ultimate sacrifice

Local monuments pay tribute to Sault and area residents who made ultimate sacrifice

Local group wants to build Veterans Commemorative Monument for all those who served
Renovation of century-old building includes a spooky element

Renovation of century-old building includes a spooky element

326-330 Queen St. E. is now home to non-profit Cafe 4 Good
Old world clothing and cannons: Fall Rendezvous brings Sault's history to life

Old world clothing and cannons: Fall Rendezvous brings Sault's history to life

'You can read the history in the textbooks but it’s not the same until you see it come to life,' says Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site curator Kathy Fisher
Sault's towering cross a labour of love for faithful volunteers

Sault's towering cross a labour of love for faithful volunteers

First erected in 1960, the 120-foot cross that shines at night over Sault Ste. Marie is maintained by a tireless group of volunteers and community donations
IN FOCUS: Sault's newest eye doctors are also a couple

IN FOCUS: Sault's newest eye doctors are also a couple

One of them will now be working alongside her childhood optometrist, Dr. Alison Hayes-Sheen