MARATHON, ON – May 22nd Daryl Skworchinski, Chair of the Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation provided attendees of the “Evening with Michael” dinner in Marathon, with an update on work and progress of Ontario’s first local forest management corporation. NFMC was [Read more]
3:36 PM EDT Saturday 25 May 2013 Frost warning issued for: Marathon – Schreiber, Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Nipigon – Rossport Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Near or below freezing temperatures [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Regular meeting of Manitouwadge Town Council May 8th, 2013 Mayor John MacEachern and all councillors were in attendance as was Town Clerk Cecile Kerster. Included reports to council from the Public Works Manager Omer Collin and Director of Community Services Paula [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Most of us have experience watching friends and family leave our Northshore communities as life steps in and sends Northerners to big cities where there is more work or needed services or because they are closer to family members who have moved for these reasons. [Read more]
INSIDER REVIEW I’ll be back. That’s the familiar catch phrase used by Arnold Schwarzenegger in his 1984 sci-fi classic “The Terminator”. Most movie fans probably assumed that Arnold’s acting days were over when in 2003 he decided to pursue a career in politics which landed him as the [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The littlest people at Manitouwadge Public School were busy little beavers recently preparing a lunch for their special person in honor of Mother’s Day! Students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 2 had been preparing for days proving that even toilet paper rolls can [Read more]
TYLER’s BACK! As nice as it is to get away for a vacation, it is always nice to get home- and back into a routine. Having said that, another week means more new releases. There are eight titles to choose from this week, highlighted by an epic adventure starring Hollywood heavyweights Tom Hanks [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON– Saturday, May 11th, the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group held their annual Share the Care Walk & BBQ in spite of some VERY unseasonable temperatures. Some great forsight on the part of the MCAG saw the event moved to the Community Clubhouse, to ensure participants [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s Amazing Walk II challenge is continuing to challenge participants and teams to create healthy habits and get involved in their community! As Segment One wrapped up Monday, May 13th, from 45 teams which originally began the [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – April 4th, a Manitouwadge family experienced a nightmare that none of us ever wants to face – they lost their home and all of their belongings in a house fire (Click here for the full story). Though Manitouwadge Public School is a small school, the students have [Read more]
Manitouwadge – Hornepayne | Wawa – Pukaskwa Park | Marathon – Schreiber 5:17 AM EDT Thursday 02 May 2013 Freezing rain beginning this morning, becoming heavier this afternoon, and continuing tonight and Friday morning. Precipitation along a cold front has begun as wet snow or [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – It is difficult to get a known Canadian author to visit our little school in northern Ontario, but that didn’t stop us. One teacher stated, “just try it” – so that was enough to get us going. This comment brought to mind Les Brown’s famous quote, “Shoot [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Sunday April 28, 2013 at approximately 10:15 pm, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon/Manitouwadge detachment was conducting radar enforcement on Highway 17 near Highway 614 in Bomby Township. The officer observed a black sedan travelling at a high rate [Read more]
With the exception of photos described otherwise, all photos are courtesy (and Copyright) Chistina Gapic Photography. Ontario Government Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers Ontario recently honoured twelve people and seven organizations with a June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award, for their [Read more]
INSIDE CROSSOVER As the weather outside takes a turn for the better, and the NHL playoffs get into full swing, it is easy to overlook the movie scene when seeking out a distraction. This is, however, a very strong month for new releases so be sure not to miss out! This week features a title [Read more]
