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‘It drives me’: Dwarfism no barrier for inspiring Sault athlete

‘No matter what your differences are, or the outcome of who you are, anything can be accomplished,’ says the Sault's Logan Hunter, the only athlete from northern Ontario gearing up for the World Dwarf Games in Germany

Jul 12, 2023 7:45 PM Read more >

Local arm wrestler finally gets his rematch — and wins

Marty Dimma lost to Nova Scotia’s Will Sarty at 2013 Nationals. For the next ten years, Dimma waited patiently for the chance to face his friend and rival again

Jul 12, 2023 4:44 PM Read more >

'She amazes me': Korah football star ready to tackle competition for Team Ontario

Unfazed by playing on a team full of boys, Lilliana Sawchyn is looking forward to representing her city and province at the Women’s U18 Tackle National Championship

Jul 9, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

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 >

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