By K. Darbyson Local Journalism Initiative Multiple Algoma communities were included in the latest round of funding from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, which set aside $1.6 million to help northern seniors stay active throughout 2024-25. Out of this specific slice of northern Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie received the most funding with $176,527 spread between five different initiatives. These organizations are the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre ($24,725), the City of Sault Ste. Marie ($24,908), the Sault Community Information and Career Centre Inc. ($24,650), the Senior Services Drop-In Centre ($51,137) and the Steelton Senior Services Centre ($51,107). Outside of the Sault, the province also set aside a significant amount of funds for the following Algoma communities: -Desbarats, $23,250 (AlgomaTrad Music and Dance Group) -Elliot Lake, $51,137 (Renaissance Seniors’ Centre) -Thessalon,

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