MANITOUWADGE, ON – Friday, February 16th the Township of Manitouwadge annual Frosty Days Winter Carnival weekend opening ceremonies were held at the Kiwissa Ski Centre. Manitouwadge Recreation Director Shawna Patterson welcomed those in attendance before announcing the 2018 Citizen of the [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Februrary 10th, a small group of youth (12yrs of age and up) and adults, led by Northern Trails Ski Club volunteer Debbie Aurola, enjoyed a morning of cross-country skiing as part of the Get Active Program. Conditions were great, the trails well-groomed, though perhaps [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge has announced that the Community (recreation) Centre resumes regular hours of operation Thursday, February 8, 2018 however, Fitness Centre 24/7 access will be restricted until further notice. Fitness Centre members may use the facility during [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – An ammonia leak at the Manitouwadge Recreation (community) Centre has led to the township closing the facility to the public and sharing that: “For the safety of the public and our staff, will remain closed to everyone until further notice. We continue to work to [Read more]
In an article published January 3, 2018, CBC Reporter Jeff Waters describes how a former physician in Manitouwadge committed an act of professional misconduct, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, leading to the signing of a Cease to Practice document in March 2017. In [Read more]
Marie MacGREGOR, March 27, 1936 – December 28, 2017, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Manitouwadge General Hospital. Beloved wife of Donald “Don” MacGregor. Proud mother of Sandra Pilon (Yvon) and Donna Keller (Fred). Loving grandmother of Sonia, Kristin, [Read more]
‘Rabbit and Bear Paws’ Visit Our Lady of Lourdes School MANITOUWADGE, ON – Nationally known graphic novelist and puppeteer, Chad Solomon, visited Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School performing for all students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. His presentation was on treaties. [Read more]
You are invited to join the F. (Evan) Hill Legion Branch 242 in their Remembrance Day service on Saturday, November 11, 2016. The parade will line-up at 10:15 a.m. at KG’s and proceed to the cenotaph. After a brief pause to place a memorial wreath, the procession will continue to the [Read more]
John King Hunnter (1930-2017) – Always an independent soul and a man who went by the beat of his own drum, he decided on a snowy day in October, when the wind was blowing it’s hardest, that it was time for his spirit to catch a ride on the north wind to his cherished Foch. [Read more]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Barry Shawn Courtemanche, age 42, born on December 7th, 1974, announce his passing on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 in Cheticamp, N.S. Barry, devoted husband of Vanessa (Wastila), loving father of Sydney and Hunter, son of Gerry (Kettles) and Joe [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – August 14, 2017 at approximately 12:45 p.m. members of the Marathon/Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision approximately 25km south of Manitouwadge on Highway 614. A single motor vehicle, a Ford F150 pickup truck [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Thursday, July 27, 2017 the Township of Manitouwadge and it’s Oasis Pool hosted a BBQ and Pool party. Residents came out to enjoy the great weather and a quick bite to eat as tables and chairs were set up on the lawn adjacent to the pool (front/side lawn of [Read more]
MARATHON, ON -Members of the Marathon and Manitouwadge detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a firearms related call in the town of Hillsport on July 23, 2017 at approximately 7:30am. As a result of their investigation, one male was taken into custody without incident. [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The annual ATV Jamboree was held Saturday July 15, 2017. From a maximum of 80 participants 79 were registered (a reminder to register early for 2018 to avoid disappointment as each year has seen the jamboree grow significantly). A total of 4 trails were available for riders [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge had originally planned to have Canada Day community events both Friday evening and Saturday throughout the day, unfortunately weather did not cooperate Friday evening, the pool party scheduled to kick off the season at the Oasis Pool had to be [Read more]
