In Fort Frances, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s (MNRF) Stewardship Youth Rangers (SYR) are wrapping up another successful summer! The program promotes rangers’ environmental education and, in turn, the rangers’ projects have a positive impact on their environment. The 2016 [Read more]
RED ROCK, ON – The 34th Annual Paju Mountain Run was held on Saturday August 6, 2016. The weather was warm and the sun was bright. Over 70 participants took on the challenge and 30 volunteers supported the finish line and aid stations. Red Rock Public Works department set up the course and [Read more]
If you and your family are looking for something to do this summer, you need look no further than our own Algoma-Manitoulin backyard. There is always something to see, some new adventure to enjoy and lots of festivals and activities happening. I have enjoyed attending local farmers’ markets, art [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The Schreiber Public Library held it’s Annual Bocce Ball Tournament during Schreiber Heritage Days. Organizers were very pleased with participation numbers and congratulate all who took part in this great event. Below are the results. Adult “A” Division 1st [Read more]
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“The Nipigon Bridge failed seven months ago, in January. The Ministry has two reports on what went wrong. People deserve to know what is in those reports, and what’s being done to fix the problems so this doesn’t happen again, and won’t happen elsewhere. Ontarians shouldn’t have to wait [Read more]
Canada Day and fireworks go hand in hand. What better way to celebrate the independence of our nation than by lighting up the skies above it? But, as is the case with any form of explosives or flammable objects, there are certain risks that come into play that need to be addressed. The safest way [Read more]
Parks Canada welcomes visitors on Canada Day Pukaskwa National Park, ON – Parks Canada Agency Parks Canada places represent the very best that Canada has to offer. They tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Pukaskwa National [Read more]
Rec’vd from the office of MPP Michael Mantha June 22, 2016 ___________________ 16 June, 2016 The Hon. Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy 4th Floor, Hearst Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E1 Re: Gas Prices Dear Minister, People across Ontario, and especially the North, are being [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Parks Canada is pleased to announce that Canada’s treasured places in Northern Ontario are open for the 2016 season. Sault Ste. Marie Canal and Fort St. Joseph National Historic Sites, Pukaskwa National Park, and Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area look [Read more]
If you see what you think may be a sick, injured or abandoned animal, don’t remove it from its natural habitat. It may not need assistance and you could do more harm trying to help. Determining if Wildlife is abandoned Some species leave their offspring alone temporarily, especially during the [Read more]
The summer months can be a challenging time for working parents with young children. While the school year provides supervision and structure, summer break leaves parents in a conundrum – though they want to be available to supervise and spend time with their children, parents often [Read more]
FROM @511ONNNorthwest Schreiber Hwy17 Westbound (WB) at Walker Lake, WB outside shoulder lande is blocked for guide post replacement ; traffic control in place Nipigon Hwy17 at the Black Surgeon River Bridge, the Eastbound (EB) lane is blocked for bridge washing operations; traffic control is in [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at approximately, 10:20 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a report of missing female at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Dawn FORS, 55 years of age, from Thunder Bay ventured out onto the [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Due to the increase number of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and Off Road Vehicles/Side by Sides (ORV) at this time of year, Members of the Marathon/Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding ATV/ORV operators of the requirements to operate these in Ontario. The OPP are [Read more]
