‘Sports’ Information
Written by Reader Submission on 04 July 2013
Courtesy of John Hooper Sr. MARATHON , ON – Evan Honan and Ross McWatch hit home runs to lead the Jagerbombers over the LaFarge Brewers 17-14. Pat Bananish hit a homer in a losing cause. Rob Joy picked up the win. Skylar Christianson-Joy took his first loss of the season for LaFarge. [Read more]
Written by admin on 03 July 2013
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s Amazing Walk II wrapped-up last week with an ‘Evening in Venice‘ at the Manitouwadge Arena. The family health team had worked diligently to transform the arena with picnic tables, storefronts and much more seeming to [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 03 July 2013
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Nathan Davis, Tristan Vollett, and Craig Cherneski each hit two home runs as the CrossOver Video Blue Jays defeated Barrick 18-11. Ben Kowalczyk hit two home runs for Barrick. He also pitched in the loss. Vollett picked up the win for the Blue [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 30 June 2013
Fisheries crews from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will be on Ontario’s lakes this summer monitoring fish populations, taking water samples, and checking for invasive species.If you’re on a lake that is being monitored and see MNR buoys, please don’t lift the nets or buoys, and [Read more]
Written by admin on 28 June 2013
The Township of Manitouwadge, Community Services Department is pleased to announce that the Public Health Inspector has informed the Department that all water tests completed this week by their lab have come back with very favorable results. The Oasis Pool will be re-opening this afternoon at 2:00 [Read more]
Written by admin on 28 June 2013
WAWA, ON– Saturday, June 19th, 13th annual Black Fly Run was held in Wawa with many new, fun elements for participants and bystanders alike. New this year, every runner/walker who passed the finish line received a commemorative medal made by local potters. T-shirts were also provided to those [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 26 June 2013
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON , ON – Mobert won a slugfest against the CrossOver Video Blue Jays 16-15. Both teams combined for 11 homers on the night. Pat Bananish hit three long balls for Mobert. Craig Cherneski and Tristan Vollett hit two home runs each for the Blue Jays. Rob [Read more]
Written by admin on 26 June 2013
MANITOUWADGE, ON – May 25th the Township of Manitouwadge Community Services released the following statement: The Township of Manitouwadge, Community Services Department would like to inform the public that the Oasis Pool will be closed until further notice due to a temporary chemical [Read more]
Written by admin on 26 June 2013
Special Thanks to Linda Osiecki for providing the majority of the videos in our highlights reel (view below) as well as providing any of the photos we were missing. Linda provides professional portraits for individuals and groups, for more information or to book a photo session contact Linda at [Read more]
Written by admin on 25 June 2013
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Thursday, June 20th, residents celebrated summer’s arrival early and it seems Mother Nature was on-board as attendees enjoyed ideal weather, sunny skies and temps around 28oC for the annual 1st Day of Summer Celebration & BBQ on the Recreation Centre lawn adjacent [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 21 June 2013
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Despite being out homered three to one, Mobert pulled out a close one with Barrick, 11-10. Robert Gugelyk hit Mobert’s lone HR, while Ben Kowalczyk, Ian Dickie and Neil Esarte hit long balls for Barrick. Tanya Desmoulin got her second win of [Read more]
Written by admin on 18 June 2013
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Turn Off the Screens Week has certainly downsized in recent years. This year, with some help from the Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s Amazing Walk II which incorporated TOTS Week activities like the OPP Bike Rodeo as Pit Stops’ in their challenge ensuring [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 17 June 2013
Information & photos courtesy Bonnie & Marvin Broughton DORION, ON – The 80 runners signed for the 2013 Canyon Country Challenge enjoyed a beautiful day for their run June 8th, the 10th Annual Canyon Country Challenge. Everyone enjoyed a chili lunch accompanied by fresh fruit and [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 14 June 2013
Courtesy John Hooper MARATHON, ON – Craig Cherneski and Nathan Davis both hit a pair of HR’s to lead the Crossover Video Blue Jays over Barrick 23-19. Ben Kowalczyk hit a pair of HR’s for Barrick in the loss. Tyler Davis picked up his first win of the season. Kowalczyk took [Read more]
Written by Municipality of Wawa on 12 June 2013