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]
June 10, 2010 3:35 PM McGuinty government celebrates energy-saving solutions in Ottawa Local Ottawa organizations are helping Ontario build a culture of conservation. Today, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid joined an elementary school and an eco-friendly print shop that were [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]
New Open Air Market in Nipigon a resounding success NIPIGON,ON – Despite an overcast and rainy day, the first Nipigon open air market held on Saturday June 5th was a resounding success. With numerous venders and a great involvement from the public, organiser Wendy Turner was excited with [Read more]
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S TREATMENT OF FIRST NATIONS ON HST SHAMEFUL Ottawa – If the government wants to avoid legal challenges and a summer of protest from First Nations they should start treating them with respect on the HST, according to Carol Hughes. “The government’s handling of HST has [Read more]
West & East Forest Fire Situation Updates Scroll down past updtes to vew co-operators report for June 10th _________________________________ West Fire Region Wednesday, June 09, 2010 There was one new fire reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of June 09. Kenora District Fire [Read more]
McGuinty Government Giving Kids Free Entry To Ontario Attractions Ontario is providing 1.5 million elementary school children with free admission to 19 Ontario attractions this summer through the 2010 Fun Pass. Offering up to almost $200 in savings, the Fun Pass encourages Ontario families to [Read more]
Specialist Course Students Sell Healthy Lunch by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Hospitality and Tourism class at Manitouwadge High School, a Dual Credit Course, offered students an opportunity to purchase lunch from a unique, menu Friday, June 4th. Under the tutelage of Confederation [Read more]
West Fire Region Tuesdy,June 8th 2010 West Fire Region Tuesday, June 08, 2010 There were two new fires recorded in the West Fire Region by the evening of June 08. One fire, Sioux Lookout District Fire Number 45 is located about 15 kilometres east of the northern community of Weagamow. It was [Read more]
East Fire Region June 8, 2010 Effective Monday, June 7 at 18:00 hrs, the Ministry of Natural Resources has lifted a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) that remained in two zones of north eastern Ontario. The RFZ had been declared for Zones 20 and 21- Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay areas – in [Read more]
Fraser Lake Walleye Classic nearly sold out for the third consecutive year (Nipigon, ON) The little known Fraser Lake Walleye Classic is expecting a banner year. With a few days until the June 12th event, only 7 spots remain among the 65 available boat registrations. The event is one of [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping Make Roads Safer Large trucks and buses in Ontario will get a thorough inspection to make sure they are safe during Roadcheck 2010, an annual, international safety inspection blitz from June 8 to 10.Ontario’s truck and bus inspectors conduct more vehicle [Read more]
