WHITE RIVER, ON – June 19th, 2010 – Members of White River’s Harmony Club, gathered to face off at cards this Saturday evening. They were, as always, very welcoming when I arrived and happy to fill me in on the Club’s latest news as they played bid Euchre. I asked [Read more]
Clelia II arrival brings Nipigon, Dorion and Red Rock area businesses together (Top of Lake Superior) The Clelia II is the first cruise ship in modern history to visit Nipigon Bay, and a boatload of fun celebrations are planned in Red Rock every day the ship is in port! The volunteer committee [Read more]
Pic River Aboriginal Day Celebrations by Karina Hunter PIC RIVER, ON – Saturday, June 19th Pic River First Nations residents welcomed their Northshore neighbours for a full day of family oriented fun. Activities began at 10am with Cultural Teachings in the Tipi at the Mouth of the Pic River; [Read more]
West Fire Region Situation Update Sunday June 20 2010 June 20, was a quiet day across the region. Fair skies and scattered showers were the norm today. Nipigon Fire 35 continues to receive full attack with seven crews committed and two helicopters. The fire is responding well to suppression [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Clean Transportation Ontario individuals, businesses, and organizations that purchase or lease a new plug-in hybrid electric or battery electric vehicle after July 1, 2010 may be eligible for a rebate between $5,000 and $8,500. This is an important part of the [Read more]
June 17, 2010 McGuinty Government Invests In Northern Highway Infrastructure The rehabilitation of Highways 125 and 105 will improve road safety for residents and industry in the Red Lake area. Drainage improvements and pavement resurfacing will be undertaken over 30 kilometres on the two highways; [Read more]
Recently, White River’s Economic Development Officer James Bernardi, traveled South to Waterloo, Ontario for a 6 week program at the University of Waterloo. Though he was confident this would be a worthwhile trip, Bernardi did not anticipate the wealth of information he would gain nor the vast [Read more]
Dubreuilville’s NHL Hopefulls train with Bobby Orr by Karina Hunter SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – June 11th & 12th 6 year old teammates William Levesque and Tristan Dufour attended Sault Ste Marie’s John Rhodes Community Centre to participate in the Chevrolet Safe & Fun Hockey Program [Read more]
White River’s First Annual Ladies’ Fish Derby by Karina Hunter CROCKER LAKE – June 13th, White River’s 1st Annual Ladies’ Fish Derby, wound up tonight with a fish fry at Crocker Lake. Though only 6 ladies registered for the derby, plenty of fun was had throughout the weekend as each of [Read more]
Preparations underway for Clelia II arrival Top of Lake Superior; Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion & Lake Helen Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion, Red Rock Indian Band – In late spring of 2010, Navitrans approached the Township of Red Rock about becoming a port for the Clelia II, the 100 passenger [Read more]
HWY 614/17 – Sometime between the June 7th and 12th, 2010 the approximately 30 foot bicycle post at the Manitouwadge Play in the Extreme traveller’s repose (Waterfall w/giant snowmobile & ATV monument location) fell to the ground. It appears that rust was the reason behind the [Read more]
McGuinty Government Creates Jobs, Invests In Highway Infrastructure Near Thunder Bay June 10, 2010 Construction of two new bridges as part of the Highway 11/17 expansion east of Thunder Bay will result in new economic activity and job creation; they are part of the Open Ontario plan to create jobs [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]
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]
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]
