2010 Canyon Country Challenge by Marvin Broughton DORION, ON – The 7th Annual Canyon Country Classic was held on Saturday, June 12 at the Dorion Community Centre in Dorion. About 100 participants turned out for the race and were greeted with ideal running weather as the day was cloudy and [Read more]
Ending the year on a good note aby Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – June 16th, MHS Junior Band members treated the community to live entertainment with their end of year concert. Teacher Pat Lalonde lead the group, in a number of modern musical numbers, band members clearly enjoying [Read more]
Unintentional Fire Proves Costly A Connaught-area man has been fined $180 and ordered to pay the $8,500 cost of putting out a fire he started. Edwin Philion was convicted of starting a fire under unsafe conditions. The court also ordered him to pay the cost of extinguishing the fire. The court [Read more]
Premier McGuinty Addresses Inaugural Canadian Water Summit Ontario is poised to become North America’s leader in clean water technology. The province is in an excellent position to help provide solutions as worldwide demand for fresh water increases dramatically. Ontario has an abundance of [Read more]
McGuinty Government Congratulates New President Robert P. Herman The Ontario government congratulates Chief Robert P. Herman of the Thunder Bay Police Service on his appointment as the 59th president of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP). Chief Herman was sworn in at the conclusion [Read more]
Le gouvernement McGuinty invite les Ontariennes et les Ontariens à s’imprégner de la culture autochtone Le 21 juin marque la Journée nationale des Autochtones. C’est une occasion unique de prendre part aux nombreuses activités culturelles autochtones qui se déroulent un peu partout [Read more]
McGuinty Government Encourages Ontarians To Experience Aboriginal Culture June 21 is National Aboriginal Day. This provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the numerous Aboriginal cultural events taking place across the province and learn about the rich heritage of Aboriginal peoples in Ontario and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE PUBLIC SCHOOL Saying Goodbye to A Very Special Teacher The students in the grade 4 / 5 class have been just bursting with excitement for a few weeks because they have been secretly planning a BIG SURPRISE for someone!! Their teacher, Mr. Jones is retiring this year and the [Read more]
June 18, 2010 10:12 AM McGuinty Government Creating Opportunities For At-Risk Youth This summer, more than 4,600 youth from 32 priority communities across the province are getting the chance to gain valuable job experience.The jobs are being offered through the Youth Opportunities Strategy, which [Read more]
Perry Lake Trail Walk by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, June 14th, a group of nearly 40 adventurous nature enthusiasts headed out on the Perry Lake Trail in Manitouwadge, part of the community’s Turn Off the Screens Week the walk was sponsored by the Manitouwadge Conservation Club [Read more]
FOOD/HEALTH INSPECTION SCAM (MARATHON, ON)– Marathon OPP are advising businesses in the area to be aware of an ongoing scam regarding the inspections of food services. A local Marathon business was contacted by phone regarding an inspection for their business by a Health/Food inspector. They [Read more]
FROM/DE: Marathon/Manitouwadge OPP Detachment DATE: June 18, 20 CHARGES LAID FOR WHITE LAKE PARK THEFTS (MARATHON, ON.) –Marathon OPP have laid several charges after an ongoing investigation into break, enter and thefts that occurred at the White Lake Provincial Park [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – 34 Students returned their tracking sheets to Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) Public Health Nurse (PHN) and Turn Off the Screens Week (TOTS) Organizer Jackie Jung, for a chance to win some incredible prizes. Grand Prize winner of the $100.00+ sports pack – [Read more]
Teen Challenge Visits the Bethany Pentecostal Assembly by Pastor Gary Burt MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday June 5th and Sunday June 6th, Bethany Pentecostal Chapel was privileged to welcome four members of Teen Challenge North; a non-profit, interdenominational, faith-based program. The young [Read more]
THUNDER BAY: THE NEW HOLLYWOOD THIS SUMMER Feature Film 10‐57 Starts Filming In Thunder Bay NEXT WEEK; Cast & Crew From All Over Canada Descend On The City; Mayor Supports Local Filmmakers. Filmmakers and industry professionals descend on Thunder Bay this summer for the shooting of feature [Read more]
