Unplanned renovations uncover a gift from the past at St. Basil’s WHIE RIVER, ON – Recently, when a leak prompted the opening of a wall at St. Basil’s Elementary School in White River a very special discovery was made; a TIME CAPSULE which had been sealed in the wall in 1988 was [Read more]
Kindergarten Students from St. Martin School Make a Difference Following the Ice Storm of 2009, the JK/SK students at St. Martin School were very concerned about the trees that were lost in the community of Terrace Bay. The students were learning about the environment and how they should [Read more]
Geocache Fever Spreads by Karina Hunter From April 16th to 25th, the Dubreuilville ATV Club’s held their 1st ever, Geocache Challenge, though they were offering some cool prizes – choice of either a 1000Kwatt Generator or registration into their Annual Father’s Day Fish Derby for adults [Read more]
St. Martin Hosts Spring Clothing Swap On Wednesday, April 28th St. Martin Elementary School, Terrace Bay, was host to the bi-annual clothing swap that has generated a considerable amount of interest in our small community. For three weeks parents from the Terrace Bay and Schreiber [Read more]
BROWN ANNOUNCES $85,000 FOR FAMILY HEALTH TEAMS QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Brown, MPP, Algoma-Manitoulin, is pleased to announce that the funding letters for the new Family Health Teams’ Development Grant Agreements have been signed. Manitouwadge General Hospital, Chapleau Health Services, and [Read more]
Cast of more than 100 ready to take the stage by Karina Hunter Two years ago, Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School in Manitouwadge performed a live musical version of Disney’s The Jungle Book™ to much critical acclaim. The only negative critique they received actually is that there had [Read more]
Wilson Memorial General Hospital – Marathon State of the Art Cataract Surgery a Success In March 2006, Wilson Memorial General Hospital (WMGH) in Marathon, Ontario, made the significant commitment to offer cataract surgery. Now patients and caregivers do not have to travel to [Read more]
Multiple Assault Charges Filed Against a Youth MARATHON, ON-On April 27th, 2010 Marathon OPP attended the Marathon High School to investigate a mischief. A significant amount of damage occurred t the skylight windows in the common area of the building. Estimates are over $12 000.00 to repair [Read more]
DRUG WARRANT EXECUTED ON A RESIDENCE RESULTS IN CHARGES MANITOUWADGE, ON – On April 27th, 2010 the Manitouwadge/Marathon OPP in conjunction with the North West Region Drug Enforcement Team executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act on a residence in Manitouwadge. The [Read more]
Aggravated Assault Charges Filed Against a Youth MANITOUWADGE,ON – On the April 29th, 2010 the Manitouwadge/Marathon OPP responded to a call regarding an assault with a weapon in Manitouwadge. A group of youths were involved in an altercation when one produced an edged weapon. Two youths were [Read more]
White River’s Community News Bulletin by Karina Hunter White River’s local printed bulletin, The Community Leader, which has been created as part of the recognition of their 125th Anniversary year continues to grow as residents submit stories of the rich heritage which has made White River [Read more]
Dubreuilville Geocache Challenge wraps up by Karina Hunter From April 16th to 25th, in the Dubreuilville ATV Club’s 1st Geocache Challenge, 39 adults and 18 children, explored the forests surrounding Dubreuilville, GPS in hand, searching for 5 caches that had been planted by club president, [Read more]
Manitouwadge Mayor Lobbies for Attack Base by Karina Hunter Pictured from left are Councillor George Bodak, Town Clerk Cecile Kerster, and Manitouwadge Mayor John MacEachern, with Minister of Northern Development Mines and Forests the Hon. Michael Gravelle. MacEachern spoke with the Minister [Read more]
The Corporation of the Township of Manitouwadge Public Notice Use of Bear Proof Dumpsters We are experiencing problems with bears in certain areas of town. Please use the Bear Proof Dumpsters (stenciled with bear image) regularly in your area for household waste only. Please note that only [Read more]
Ladies’ Night at Manitouwadge Best Start Hub by Karina Hunter The Manitouwadge Best Start Hub held its monthly Ladies’ Night Out last Wednesday (April 28th) welcoming women to a casual social evening filled with plenty of laughs, snacks refreshments and friends. Linda Jetté, Program [Read more]
