MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is currently in possession of three domestic cats, picked up over the course of the summer, who are in need of homes . The cats shown in the provided photos are domestic animals which the by-law officer believes, based on professional [Read more]
The Michipicoten Rod & Gun Club Inc. will be opening its outdoor range to the public for sighting in rifles in preparation for the hunting season. All participants will shoot under the direction of a range officer. Each participant must provide his/her own eye and hearing protection. This [Read more]
Ontario Government Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs Ontario is creating 13 new jobs while improving infrastructure along a stretch of Highway 17 near Marathon. “Our government is improving infrastructure across the province, which creates jobs and strengthens our economy. [Read more]
BATCHEWANA, ON – Batchewana First Nation (BFN) has declared a state of emergency due to the excess rainfall, which has caused major flooding, and road washouts. The extreme weather effected all of Batchewana First Nation’s land bases, Rankin, Obadjiwan, Whitefish Island and primarily [Read more]
Attention Batchewana First Nation, please be advised that there is an IMMEDIATE boil-water advisory being issued due to the possible contamination of well water that may have occurred due to the severe rain floods. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that water be brought to a [Read more]
BATCHEWANA, ON – Batchewana First Nation (BFN) administration is working through a process of assessing the effects of last night’s heavy rainfall. The 3 communities of Batchewana First Nation that are occupied by residents, Rankin, Goulais and Obadjiwon each encountered varying degrees of [Read more]
WAWA, ON – September 8, 2013 the Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised that a 25-year-old male from Sault Ste. Marie was lost on the Orphan Lake Trail in Lake Superior Provincial Park. The call was received shortly after 8:00 pm. The male had been hiking the trail [Read more]
New Fires No new fires reported on September 3. No new fires were reported by the time of this report on September 4. Fire arrivals for the next few days are expected to be low with minimal fire behaviour. Active Fires Existing fires are remotely situated in the Cochrane district and are being [Read more]
New Fires No new fires were confirmed in the region on September 4 and there were no new fires confirmed on September 3. Active Fires Sixteen fires remain active in the Northwest Region. There are two monitored fires in Quetico Provincial Park and one monitored fire on an island on Lake of the [Read more]
The Canada Safety Council has partnered with Bridgestone Americas Inc. to launch www.TeensDriveSmart.ca. The newly-created website contains tips and resources for teens and drivers of all ages. Resources include blog posts, middle and high school curriculums, driving contracts and even a [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – August 21, 2013 at approximately 10:04 p.m. a head on collision on Hwy 17, Township of Syine was reported to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Schreiber Detachment. An east bound Honda civic and a west bound Mercedes sport utility vehicle collided head on in a construction [Read more]
From: David Orazietti, M.P.P. Sault Ste. Marie Conveniently Forgets his NDP Government Hacked $107 million from MNR SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – In a recent media release, NDP MPP John Vanthof, of Timiskaming-Cochrane, misleadingly claimed* that MNR’s internal reorganization will hurt Northern [Read more]
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – A petition demanding action from government representatives (partial image above), in regards to maintenance of the Industrial Road connecting Manitouwage to the Municipality of Greenstone, providing access from Manitouwadge to Hillsport (and vice-versa), and [Read more]
NEW LISKEARD, ON – NDP Natural Resources Critic John Vanthof says the Liberal government continues to demonstrate a lack of understanding about Northern issues by downsizing staff within the Ministry of Natural Resources. “Much of the work MNR does is focused on the North, so it’s always [Read more]
E-BIKE DRIVER CHARGED WITH OVER 80 NIPIGON, ON – August 24, 2013 at approximately 11:45 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Schreiber Detachment stopped an electric motorcycle “E-bike” after a Highway Traffic Act violation in the Township of Schreiber. Upon speaking to the [Read more]
