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Local Air Cadet on Vimy Ridge Tour

MR 17.002 155 VIMY SAULT STE MARIE– Cadet Sgt. Kenny recently experienced the Vimy Ridge battlefield and Canadian National Vimy Memorial which is marking the 100th Anniversary on April 09th. He  stated, “I finally after waiting two years, got the opportunity to visit this historical site that represents the background of all Canadians”. Having worked …

Tartan Day Challenge

155 SQN. Tartan 75th Anniversary 17.003 SAULT STE MARIE: The 155 Borden Gray GC Squadron is challenging you too wear your tartan on Tartan Day. Send us your Tartan photo to our Facebook or Twitter account and we will post it as part of our Tartan Day Challenge. A random draw will determine the winner …

The flying Healeys

As a youth program turns 75, one family reflects on how it changed their lives forever The 155 Borden Gray Air Cadet Squadron’s 75th Anniversary Weekend, to be held May 5 through May 7 in Sault Ste. Marie, will be one that brings back many memories for two members of a well-known local family. Five …

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 …

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 …

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 …