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Sault native helps vets transition to civilian life

Dec 8, 2016  Dec 8, 2016 3:28 PM by: Darren Taylor Jim Leonard’s latest project is an art business featuring the drawings of a longtime friend If you’re a baseball fan, an art lover (or both) and interested in helping Canadian veterans, you’ll want to get in touch with Jim Leonard. Leonard, 52, a Sault native who …

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Remembering their Battle of Britain Sacrifice

Sep 11, 2016 (Sootoday by: Darren Taylor) Veterans, mayor, gather at Sault Airport cenotaph for Battle of Britain anniversary The annual Battle of Britain memorial ceremony was held Sunday at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport cenotaph. Throughout the summer and early fall of 1940, a group of pilots from Britain, Canada and other countries fought against Hitler’s …

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Algoma Aviation Week sends area youth flying high

August 16, 2016  By Bruce Clement This years’ Algoma Aviation Week, organized by the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation and COPA Flight 66, finished off this past weekend with some cool smiles from both adults and kids alike. A gathering of aviation enthusiasts, veterans and families; the goal of the week long event is to celebrate and honour those …

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Local Cadets Top in Province

Jun 5, 2016 MEDIA RELEASE The combined 155 Air and 2310 Army Cadet Pipe and Drum Band secure top prize SAULT STE. MARIE CADETS ************************* SAULT STE. MARIE ON – The combined 155 Air and 2310 Army Cadet Pipe and Drum Band won Top Pipe and Drum Band in Ontario. Cadet Sgt. Justin Brideau of the 155 …

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