DUBREUILVILLE, ON – Though many snowmobile clubs in Northwestern Ontario have folded in recent years, like the once thriving Manitou Sno-Drifters from Manitouwadge, causing the North of Superior Snowmobile Association (aka OFSC District 16) to be defunct and in the process of being [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Director of Community Services Paula McCloskey was pleased to share news this week of the return of Rubber Duck Hockey (RDH). RDH was initiated by parent volunteers Kerri Jackson and Nicki Chic in November when the pair realized there were a significant amount of children [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Championship curling returns to Nipigon, February 6 -10, 2013 as the Nipigon Curling Club will host the top men’s curlers in Northern Ontario. Nine teams will compete at the Nipigon Community Centre arena for the Dominion 2013 NOCA (Northern Ontario Curling [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – There were many happy faces on Saturday January 26th as Trestle Ridge Ski Hill opened for the first time this season. The large snowfall a week earlier provided a nice base of snow and the dedicated volunteers were out prepping the hill for the kids. Approximately 50 [Read more]
MARATHON , ON – -20oC temperatures did not discourage participation in the Marathon Country Ski and Snowshoe Club’s World Ski and Snowshoe Day activities. Club President Kim Ransom posted this to Facebook “Hearty participants enjoyed the freshly groomed ski trails and fully [Read more]
DUBREUILVILLE, ON – This weekend, Dubreuilville’s 17th Annual Out Of Breath hockey tournament will welcome teams of men and women from across the region for some very intense hockey action. If you plan to travel to Dubreuilville this weekend and cheer on your favourite team, CLICK [Read more]
OFSC Announces New Try Our Trails Permit for Ontario’s Family Day Long Weekend BARRIE, ON – For anyone who has ever wanted to try snowmobiling, Family Day Long Weekend provides an ideal opportunity – and now Ontarians are invited to test drive available OFSC trails at no charge for a permit! [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, December 22nd the 5th Annual Copper Kings Alumni game for the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group was held at the Manitouwadge Arena. Organized primarily by Toby Mattson, the evening included a silent auction, 50/50 draw, intermission scrimage by some of the [Read more]
From Paige Mullin, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Hobart and William Smith Colleges 3 Statesmen earn league honors, Hobart ranked No. 4 in both polls Three members of the Hobart College hockey team were honored by the ECAC West this week. Senior Ryan Corcoran (Stamford, Conn.) was [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Since the hockey world has been turned upside down these days, students at MPS are keeping a visual of their dad’s (and their own) heroes in everybody’s memory by coming to school in none other than HOCKEY JERSEYS!!! School spirit was once again the game of the day [Read more]
Photos courtesy Sable Brand MANITOUWADGE, ON – Wednesday, December 5th , the high school kicked off the second sports season on home court winning 3 of their 4 games. The Wolverines faced off against the Marathon Falcons in the high schools opening game of the girl’s volleyball and the [Read more]
by Nickie Hogan-Chik MANITOUWADGE, ON – A group of parents in Manitouwadge recently launched “Rubber Duck Hockey”, a parent attended ice time during which parents or caregivers take to the ice with their children to skate and play with hockey sticks. Both pucks and rubber ducks [Read more]
by MCC President Ashley Kettles Bonspiel Kicks-off Curling Season November 23 & 24th, the Les Dafoe Memorial Bonspiel was a great kick off to start the Marathon Curling Club’s 2012-13 season. The event was organized with much help from the MCC Executive and long time member & [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – The Confederation College Thunderhawks earned a win on a short road trip to Nipigon, beating the Nip-Rock Midget Girls Rep team 6-1 tonight at the Nipigon Arena. Thunderhawks’ Crystal Duhaime opened the scoring at 11:25 of the first period; Marnie Robinson followed up just over a [Read more]
Manitouwadge raised Amanda Lynn Mayhew has loved the outdoors since she was a child. As an adult that love has grown into a passion for sharing her knowledge of hunting, fishing and the outdoors with others. Last Saturday the radio show she hosts, Nothing but Outdoors, aired or the first time [Read more]
