HWY 614/17 – Sometime between the June 7th and 12th, 2010 the approximately 30 foot bicycle post at the Manitouwadge Play in the Extreme traveller’s repose (Waterfall w/giant snowmobile & ATV monument location) fell to the ground. It appears that rust was the reason behind the [Read more]
Northshore Relay a Resounding Success by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – In spite of steady rainfall during opening ceremonies, the 2010 Northshore Relay for Life Friday, June 11th from 7pm until 7am Saturday morning was a great success raising in excess of $26 000* for the Canadian Cancer [Read more]
What Will Happen to Dubreuilville Without a Hotel? by Karina Hunter DUBREUILVILLE, ON – Saturday, June 5th yet another sign of northern Ontario’s struggling economy as Dubreuilville’s Heritage Inn, a 19 room and 10 apartment establishment, owned and operated by Kurshid Khan, closed it’s [Read more]
Kenora Detachment OPP Sioux Narrows Sudden Death KENORA, ON – On the 13th of June the Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls Ontario Provincial Police (PP) responded to a report of a subject who had jumped off of the bridge on Hwy 71 in Sioux Narrows. The missing male was identified s 22 year old [Read more]
Un Autre Hôtel du Nord d’Ontario Ferme ces Portes by Karina Hunter DUBREUILVILLE, ON – Samedi le 5 juin, un autre signe d’une faible économie au nord de l’Ontario – l’hôtel Heritage INN à Dubreuilville, un établissement à 19 chambres et 10 appartement, détenue par Kurshid [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT FIBROMYALGIA BY DAVID BODUNDE Rph Fibromyalgia Is a term referring to pain in the fibrous tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and ligament. It is a medical disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure. [Read more]
Manitouwadge Community Memorial Garden by Marlene Turner November 2008 a Use Agreement for the vacant property at the corner of Wenonah Ave. and Shingwauk Ave. was signed with the Township for ‘Proposed Community Memorial Garden for vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees’; [Read more]
2010 Turn Off the Screens Continues by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – In spite of some inclement weather, Manitouwadge residents have come out in large numbers for the first 4 days of the TBDHU’s 2010 Turn Off the Screens Week which, now in it’s 7th year, has become a full week [Read more]
Nitam Giigidowin Project Will Have Kids Talking by Karina Hunter An innovative initiative aiming to improve the speech and language health outcomes of preschool First Nation children living in the communities of Ginoogaming, Fort William, and Long Lake #58 First Nations will be officially launched [Read more]
MANITOU SNO-DRIFTERS AGM Summary by Ron Jung All member clubs of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are Not for Profit Corporations, funded with revenue from trail permit sales that is administered by the Ministry of Transportation, therefore they are accountable to the public. [Read more]
The White River Ladies’ Fish Derby begins today and it is not yet too late to enter as organizers will continue to take registrations at R&J Variety in White River until 5pm today, Friday 11th and then again from 7-10pm tonight at Crocker Lake Campground. If you’d like to [Read more]
East Fire Region No new fires were reported on June 9. Recent precipitation has lessened the fire hazard throughout most of the region. Suppression efforts on Wawa 18 continue and good progress is being made on the fire. The fire is listed as under control. An Emergency Area Order remains in effect [Read more]
Manitouwadge Public School Track & Field MANITOUWADGE, ON – Thursday, June 10 the unkind weather man was unable to stop the staff and grade 4 – 8 students from vigorously participating in their annual Track and Field Meet. The rain, for the most part held off and didn’t dampen the [Read more]
McGuinty Government’s Strong Actions Protect Drinking Water The new state-of-the-art Walkerton Clean Water Centre officially opens today. The facility trains drinking water system operators from across Ontario and includes a demonstration water distribution system to offer more courses and [Read more]
Superior North CFDC Grant for Sand Trap Renovations by Karina Hunter Manitouwadge Golf Association is taking advantage of warmer temperatures to continue work they started in late April, assisting the township with renovations to sand traps on the Manitouwadge Golf Course. Funds for the project [Read more]
