MANITOUWADGE, ON – There was quite a disturbance yesterday in Manitouwadge’s downtown core as news quickly travelled through town that couple, Tracy Lynn Shawayahamish and Stan Labonte, engaged to married, were dressed up and, in the case of Labonte, willing to undergo a bit of [Read more]
MEAGHER, Francis Xavier The family of Francis Xavier Meagher sadly announce his passing on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at the Manitouwadge General Hospital, Manitouwadge, Ontario. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Stack) for 60 years. Loving father of Lauchie (Pauline) and Diane (Joe). Adored grandfather [Read more]
MARATHON , ON –The Town of Marathon is airing its disappointment on the Province with the recent announcement that all of the fibre traditionally allocated to the mill in Marathon has been allocated to a U.S. firm who plans to develop a site an hour east in White River. The Town of Marathon, [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS MANITOUWADGE, ON – WOW Again!! For some time now our school has been very pleased to be the drop off point for the Diabetes Clothesline. Our grade 8 students came out with their usual enthusiasm to help load 286 bags and boxes onto the truck!! We know the [Read more]
– Yesterday evening, Tuesday, May 3rd, students of Our Lady of Lourdes school in Manitouwage brought family and friends to enjoy an open house featuring students work and special projects from the school year to date. In addition to in-class displays and attractions a Book Fair was being [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Carol Hughes was re-elected today as NDP Member of Parliament in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing in a historic result as the New Democratic Party more than doubled the size of its caucus and earned status as Official Opposition for the first time. “I want to thank the voters of [Read more]
Manitouwadge, ON – Le 28 avril, après la diffusion en directe de la soirée des candidats à l’école secondaire ‘Manitouwadge High School’ la Députée Carol Hughes prend le temps pour parler avec OntarioNewsNorth.com et addresser les choses qu’elle n’a pas eu [Read more]
By: Gord Martin This past Wednesday, Manitouwadge was hit with a spring storm of rain, snow and freezing rain. Less than ideal conditions to introdroduce the Northern Studies class to backpacking. The students however, had the skills and gear to deal with the conditions even if they may have had [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – At last night’s town council meeting in Manitouwadge, Acting Mayor Donna Jaunzarins passed a motion to declare May 26th, 2011 ‘Shades of Fun’ day in Manitouwadge. Shades of Fun is a CNIB (Canadian National Instute for the Blind) national initiative to [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sue Partridge retired to Manitouwadge 4 years ago, from Toronto then Ottawa. Having been raised in a family of 14 children , Sue learned to sew at a very young age, not only doll clothes but her own wearing apparel from lingerie to outerwear. Sue has been quilting for 40 [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Last week, Our Lady of Lourdes elementary school was a very busy place as the students and staff prepared to celebrate Easter and Jesus’ rising from the dead after crucifiction. Mrs. Milks’ Junior Kindergarten class and Ms. McCauley’s Senior Kindergarten [Read more]
Life at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School MANITOUWADGE, ON – Students at Our Lady of Lourdes School joyfully walked the last steps of Jesus on Thursday before they began their Easter weekend. The primary division met in the prayer atrium during the morning to follow Jesus on His way to [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS MANITOUWADGE, ON – Never too old for the Easter Bunny!!!! That’s what has been going on in Mrs. Kuczynski’s grade 4/5 classroom. These students have been busy creating an Easter basket using fabric and glue paste. Because it’s always an adventure to [Read more]
A draft report of the joint operational review of the Manitouwadge, McCausland and Wilson Memorial hospitals has been presented to the Joint Operational Review Steering Committee. The review, which is being funded by the North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), is examining the [Read more]
Photos by OntarioNewsNorth.com MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, April 16 the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Catholic Women’s League hosted a spaghetti supper in the church basement. Having learned from the last spaghetti supper which sold out, the ladies were well prepared for a full house, [Read more]
