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That time that Ironvale was almost a thing

That time that Ironvale was almost a thing

Impassable streets, unpotable water and schools in private homes. Part one of the story of Steelton
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Carahouse: The Sault's extended family for unwed mothers

Carahouse: The Sault's extended family for unwed mothers

All about the founding of the Sault's home for unwed mothers and its evolution to Cara Community
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‘Fish & Ships’ and a water wheel!

‘Fish & Ships’ and a water wheel!

Gros Cap restaurant featured fresh-caught Lake Superior fish and a barbeque spit powered by a water wheel
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Prince Philip's visit to the Sault, remembered

Prince Philip's visit to the Sault, remembered

Duke of Edinburgh dead at 99
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From sonic boom to 'Die Hard 2', the story of Kincheloe Air Force Base

From sonic boom to 'Die Hard 2', the story of Kincheloe Air Force Base

Air force base built at Kincheloe because of its close proximity to the border and to the Soo Locks
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Legend of Ross C. Jobe’s furry trout lives on in Scotland

Legend of Ross C. Jobe’s furry trout lives on in Scotland

Legend tells of a fur-bearing fish that explodes and may have arisen from cotton mould infected fish
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Gordon Lightfoot burps. Star reporter says it's a defense mechanism

Gordon Lightfoot burps. Star reporter says it's a defense mechanism

This week we look back at a couple of visits to the Sault by the iconic Canadian singer/songwriter
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Greenwood Electric & Hardware Store – looking back at a family business

Greenwood Electric & Hardware Store – looking back at a family business

Greenwood family demonstrated strong determination after each of several fires and continued to operate their business despite the setbacks
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Segregation in the Sault. It was a thing

Segregation in the Sault. It was a thing

In 1944, under relaxed legislation, women who were certified disease-free were allowed to serve alcohol. Drinking while standing was still strictly forbidden
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Looking back on the Great One's time in the Sault, part three

Looking back on the Great One's time in the Sault, part three

Despite breaking his contract to leave, the Soo remembers Gretzky fondly and he speaks highly of both the city and the Greyhounds
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