‘Awards and Contests’ Information
Written by Reader Submission on 08 November 2011
Article by Kristy Lachance, Coach; Photos by Amii Hache, Parent-Volunteer 40th Annual Mid-Elementary School 3km Cross-Country Run Runners, representing Manitouwadge’s Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, Manitouwadge Public School and École Publique Franco-Manitou, warm-up in preparation for [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 04 November 2011
TORONTO, ON- Nov.1 – Mattice resident Albert Salonen was dealt a good hand in POKER LOTTO and won the jackpot of $100,000 from the September 21, 2011 draw. “When the cashier checked my ticket, I couldn’t believe I won!” laughed Albert. POKER LOTTO is a new lottery game that offers both [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 01 November 2011
WHITE RIVER, ON – During 2011 the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police Detachment in White River initiated the “Positive Reinforcement Program” in partnership with A&W Restaurant and Home Hardware in White River. The program involved officers identifying young persons in the [Read more]
Written by admin on 01 November 2011
RED ROCK, ON – Live from the Rock (LFTR) is launching their slogan contest for the 10th Anniversary Live from the Rock Folk Festival to be held August 10-12, 2012 in Red Rock. This year is sure to bring back many fans of the festival as organizers are planning to bring back performers who [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 25 October 2011
From the Editor of ONN: Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider for OntarioNewsNorth.com. Published Tuesdays, The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store news, details of Davis’ [Read more]
Written by Schreiber Library on 20 October 2011
SCHREIBER, ON – The Schreiber Public Library held it’s 7th Annual Quilt Show & Basket Auction this past Sunday, October 16th, in collaboration with the Patch of Friends Quilting Group. The last photo is of Quilt Raffle winner Arlene Hamel with Library C.E.O. Donna [Read more]
Written by admin on 29 September 2011
PLEASE NOTE:There are many more photos PLUS video footage from the Fall Affair; thse will be added here and on www.Facebook.com/OntarioNewsNorth (‘like’ it for added photos, videos, discussions, polls and more! MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, September 17th, 2011 family and friends [Read more]
Written by admin on 27 September 2011
OTTAWA, ON – Marcel DeMars received his 20 year Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal from MNR Enforcement Branch director Lois Deacon at a ceremony September 25, 2011. Marcel has been a Conservation Officer in Manitouwadge since 1990 where he lives with his wife who is the Principal at [Read more]
Written by admin on 22 September 2011
Photos courtesy Luc Levesque MARKHAM, ON – September 15th through 18th a delegation of club members from the Dubreuilville Alouettes Snowmobile Club (District 13) participated in the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) 2011 Annual General Meeting and Conference, an opportunity to [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 08 September 2011
Wouldn’t it be great to see Innovators from the Northshore or Greenstone recognized among those from Thunder Bay? Nominate an Northwestern Ontario visionary today! 2012 Northwestern Ontario Visionary Awards “Celebrating Northwestern Ontario’s Bright Young Stars” Presented by tbaytel [Read more]
Written by admin on 31 August 2011
Local musicians entertain before headliner Daniel Champagne at Manitouwadge Sunfest. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com Ted Lalonde rocks it out on the sax. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com MANITOUWADGE, ON – The 2nd Annual Sunfest was enjoyed by many as Manitouwadge residents were treated to a number of [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 19 August 2011
PETERBOROUGH, ON –The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is pleased to announce that Randy Pepper was presented with a number of awards as the 2011 Conservation Officer of the Year. The presentations were at the annual OCOA convention held in Sudbury this past weekend. Randy [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 17 August 2011
Candice Sutherland, of Manitouwadge, is the proud owner of a 2011 Polaris Sportsman ATV after winning a “Get a Quote” contest by BrokerLink. The contest was open to members of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) who requested a no obligation auto and/or home insurance quote [Read more]
Written by admin on 11 August 2011
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is challenging residents and visitors to submit photos of their pets having “Fun in the Sun” with a 50 word explination about how they keep their pets safe in the sun. Submitted photos must be 4×6 and will be displayed at the [Read more]
Written by Northeast Superior Forest Community on 28 July 2011
CHAPLEAU, ON – This past September, the Northeast Superior Forest Community invited all residents and visitors of the Northeast Superior region to capture special moments spent enjoying our local forests and submit their photos for a chance to win prizes (and bragging rights). The organization [Read more]