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Then and Now

BayMills - CLP

Then and Now shares historical photos and personal stories of past people, places and events and connects them to their significance today and are made possible through the continued support of Bay Mills Resort and Casino as part of the Community Leaders Program.


 

From Sault Polyclinic to The Annex Apts...a rich history.

From Sault Polyclinic to The Annex Apts...a rich history.

Presbyterian missionaries first erected a church on that property around 1850 before moving the congregation to a new location around 1900
From active airfield to vehicle testing grounds in Raco

From active airfield to vehicle testing grounds in Raco

The 750 acre property is just a few miles west of Raco and is now a cold-weather testing site featuring snow, ice and bare pavement surfaces
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church reopens after devastating fire

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church reopens after devastating fire

A fire destroyed the Bay Mills church May 5, 2021. On Sunday, dozens of people joined in for the Inauguration and Blessing of the new church.
Calling all former Bruce Township School students and staff

Calling all former Bruce Township School students and staff

Bruce Township School Blast from the Past School Reunion is Saturday, Aug. 3.
Centennial celebration of the mighty Gerald D. Neville tugboat

Centennial celebration of the mighty Gerald D. Neville tugboat

The tug boat is around today because of how well it was built
Rudyard High School holds first home track meet in 20+ years

Rudyard High School holds first home track meet in 20+ years

Two decades of fundraising paid off with a new track and field.
Soo Locks Visitor Center now open for 2024 season

Soo Locks Visitor Center now open for 2024 season

Nearly one-quarter of a million people visited the center in 2023.
Improved laser therapy for pets has high success rate

Improved laser therapy for pets has high success rate

Sault Animal Hospital has recently upgraded its technology to more effectively ease any pain your furry friend may have
From Garfield School to Garfield Landing. New affordable housing

From Garfield School to Garfield Landing. New affordable housing

First tenants to move into new building later this week. Construction in old school building continues with apartments to be available mid to late summer
Bay Mills "Mitigoons" clinic now open in Sault Ste. Marie

Bay Mills "Mitigoons" clinic now open in Sault Ste. Marie

"Mitigoons", which is Ojibwe for branch, is an extension of Bay Mills Health Center. The site includes a dental office and pharmacy.