A special dedication was held at the historic Soo Locks Canal Park honoring a man whose voice helped the effort to build the new Soo Lock. James Weakley was presented this past weekend with the 2026 Great Lakes Marine Hall of Fame Award and a special head and shoulder sculpture. Read the full story by the Soo Leader.
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