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Stories of Northern Life

Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Welcome to the Stories of Northern Life, a podcast brought to you by the Sault Ste Marie Museum sharing the heritage of Northern Ontario and the culturally rich stories in everyday life.

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00:44:50

McKnight Murder: SPOOKYTOBER 👻🎃🕸

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/10/16

Happy Halloween!!! 👻🎃🕸In 1966, Gerald William McKnight was murdered by his neighbour, Ronald Eagleson. Join us as we take you through what happened and the trial. The articles I read are from our Sault Star archive files. I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner,

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00:16:47

Mysteries of the North: SPOOKYTOBER 👻🎃

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2025/10/09

Happy Halloween!!! 👻🎃In April 1994, the Sault Star released a series titled Mysteries of the North! I chose three articles that share the theme of Canadian and American police working together. Mysteries of the North - Fascinated at the number of unsolved crimes, missing persons reports and other mysteries in Algoma, Sault Star police reporter Elaine Della-Mattia scoured newspaper files and interviewed persons close to the intriguing puzzles to produce this series. She brings you some of her

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00:21:34

Last Hanging: SPOOKYTOBER 👻🎃

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2025/10/02

Happy Halloween!!! It's once again the most wonderful time of the year!!!!!I have 5 episodes for our Spookytober series! First off, we have the story of Fred Montgomery and the last hanging in the Sault.Do you have any haunted stories of the old jail or other spots around the Sault? Consider submitting them to us for our archives on the Haunted History of the Sault. HERE.I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to

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00:18:42

Shingwauk Home: Reading History

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/09/25

This is a special of Reading History. For the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, which takes place every September 30th, a few days after this episode airs, I want to bring you a story we have on the Shingwauk Home. This article is by Mary Aldridge and the Ontario Genealogical Society from February 2010. National Day for Truth and ReconciliationOrange Shirt DayShingwauk Kinoomaage GamigShingwauk Residential Schools CentreI hope you enjoy this

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00:13:15

Missing Cowan Kids: Sault Star - 1926

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2025/09/18

Today, I bring you a story that was published in 1926 in the Sault Daily Star about the missing Cowan kids.I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sault Ste. Marie Museum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email

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00:12:30

Once Majestic Clergue Mansion: Ruled Sault Ste. Marie...

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/09/11

Here is an article from the Sault Star published in 1949 by Catherine Curran about Mr. Clergue's mansion on Moffley Hill. To learn more about Moffley Hill, visit the Sault Museum to see our display on the subdivision. On until October 18, 2025. I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner,

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00:24:48

Interview with Rob Part 2: Robert Prouse

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2025/09/04

Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Robert Prouse. In this second part, we look at Rob's story.Hear how he developed his love of cars, worked in the family business and eventually took over Prouse Motors!Make sure to check out part 1 first so you can follow along with the story. I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner,

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00:40:58

Interview with Rob Part 1: Franklin Prouse

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2025/08/28

Today, I am joined by Robert Prouse for a two-part interview. In this first part, we look at his dad, Franklin Prouse.Hear how Prouse Motors got started and about a few of his other works. I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the

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00:12:06

Locks House: from the Sault Star

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2025/08/21

Here is an article from the Sault Star published April 3 1971 about the house at the locks and the superintendent’s care of it, called "Locks House First with Central Heat".I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the

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00:11:05

Keeping our Heritage: From the Sault Star

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2025/08/14

Here is a little article from the Sault Star published February 6 2010 about our heritage sites.I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sault Ste. Marie Museum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email nicole@saultmuseum.ca

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00:11:05

The Border at Sault Ste. Marie: Book Review

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2025/08/07

If you haven't already, check out this book. It is definitely on the list of good books about the Sault.Find it ⁠HERE⁠ at the Sault Ste. Marie Public LibraryI hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sault Ste

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00:37:56

The Queen's Visit 1959

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2025/07/31

In 1959, Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip toured Canada and some of the United States, partly for the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway. This led them to stop in the Sault, which helped to recognize us as an important port in this seaway. Let's dive in and look at her busy and exciting trip to our city!I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner,

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00:32:39

Homes with Names

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/07/24

Did you know some homes in the Sault have names? Some are still around, but others have been torn down or destroyed. To learn more about our Neighbourhoods Project, click ⁠HERE⁠I hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner, story ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosted by Nicole Curry, Museum Coordinator at the

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00:48:11

The Queer Project Part 15: JEREMY DIAS

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/07/17

Jeremy (he/him) shares his story of facing bullying and injustice, and taking a stand to fight back. He sued the Algoma District School Board and won. He used that money to start Jer's Vision, which has evolved into the International Day of Pink. He is bringing help and education all across the country.We are honoured to share his story on our podcast. To learn more about International Day of Pink, click HERETo hear more of his story, click HERE.Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project

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00:20:26

The Queer Project Part 14: AUSTIN

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/07/10

Austin (he/him) shares his story of growing up in the Sault, his journey and experiences as a trans man and how he found a wonderful and supportive community in the Sault!We are honoured to share his story on our podcast. Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about our Queer Project ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠!_____________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner,

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00:58:43

The Queer Project Part 13: REX LIDDIARD

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/07/03

Rex (he/him) shares his story of growing up in England under Section 28 and then coming to the Sault. He has started his own business called Third Act Books and they host weekly Queer nights each Thursday at Café for Good.We are honoured to share their story on our podcast. Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠Learn more about our Queer Project ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠!_____________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW

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00:17:33

The Queer Project Part 12: BOB "MOTHER" GODERRE

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/06/26

Join me today as we look at the incredible life of Bob Goderre, affectionatly known as Mother Goderre. Bob was a vibrant spokesperson for the queer community in the Sault and along with their partner Jean-Guy LeBlanc they hosted parties and gave the community a safe place to gather. Their story is also told in the 1999 documentary "I Know a Place" directed by Roy Mitchell. We are honoured to share their story on our podcast. Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series

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00:43:15

Queer Project Part 11: Amanda Zuke

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/06/19

Amanda (She/they) is the current chair of Sault Pride, and she joins me to discuss their life growing up in the Sault to the work they are doing now. We are honoured to share their story on our podcast. Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series ⁠HERE⁠Learn more about our Queer Project ⁠HERE⁠!_____________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now rebranded as Lucy's Diner,

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01:04:45

The Queer Project Part 10: CHRIS OLIVER

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/06/12

Chris (They/he/she) joined me earlier this year to talk about their life growing up in the Sault and now coming back after being away in Toronto, and seeing how the city has changed, but in some ways stayed the same.We are honoured to share their story on our podcast. Listen to the other episodes in our Queer Project series HERELearn more about our Queer Project HERE!_____________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local band HOLLOW HEADS', now

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00:20:09

Street Names & History: FUN FACTS

Stories of Northern Life ·

2025/06/05

Want to learn more fun facts about the names of our streets and their histories?This is the last episode in our series on the street names & history.To learn more about our Queer Project click HERETo listen to the Queer Project series click HERETo learn more about our Neighbourhoods Project, click HEREI hope you enjoy this episode!________________________________Music written, performed, and produced by Liam MorassutListen to the local Band HOLLOW HEADS'

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