November 10, 2010 McGuinty Government Helping Youth Stay Safe And Avoid Crime Forty-four new community-based crime prevention programs will help reduce the risk of youth becoming involved in crime and provide safer neighbourhoods across the province. Ontario is supporting these community projects [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – Residents and visitors attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony held at the Terrace Bay cenotaph. Approximately 200 people were in attendance at the event and activities included songs, prayers, and the traditional laying of the wreathes and lowering/raising of the flags. [Read more]
Kenora OPP investigating death KENORA, ON – Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the death of a 30 year old male at the Tower Motor Hotel in Kenora. Yesterday morning, November 10th, hotel staff contacted police when they found a male subject deceased in his room. Police and [Read more]
The Township of Terrace Bay is continuing its rebranding plans by offering clothing for sale at the Municipal Office that features the new Terrace Bay logo. Residents have a stock of winter clothing to choose from including hoodies, long sleeve shirts, and toques. Additionally, residents can [Read more]
Marathon/Manitouwadge Detachment MARATHON, ON – Ontario Provincial Police Marathon Detachment reported that in the week of November 1st through 7th, 2010: Calls for Service: 72 Traffic Tickets: 21 Criminal Charges: 6 R.I.D.E. Checks: 6 Results of R.I.D.E.: 150 Vehicles Checked 1 HTA Warning [Read more]
The Township of Terrace Bay was successful recently in receiving funding under the Local Initiatives Program administered by Superior North CFDC, funded by FedNor. The funding will be used towards enhancing the marketing of the Township and tying in the new logo with updated tourism brochures and [Read more]
*Photos Copyright 2010 Vickie Rusard MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, November 6th and Sunday November 7th, at the Manitouwadge High School theatre, residents of Manitouwadge were treated to an incredible show as the Benthany Pentecostal Chapel presented To Tell, a Christian Rock band on tour [Read more]
Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held across Canada tomorrow, an important time to remember those who have given their lives, many loosing their lives in battle, to protect the freedoms and rights that we can sometimes take for granted. This Rememberance Day in Manitouwadge it is my hope that [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Grade 3 to 8 students of Manitouwadge Public School, Ecole Publique Franco-Manitou, and Our Lady of Lourdes will gather at the gymnasium of the latter school for a special performance of Roseneath Theatre’s production of Spirit Horse today. On tour through 33 [Read more]
DRIVE SAFE TO ARRIVE SAFE NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of November 5 to November 7, 2010 Nipigon/Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued 60 Provincial Offence Notices and responded to 34 calls for service. Officers investigated two motor vehicle collisions and conducted eight R.I.D.E. [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, November 8th residents of Manitouwadge gathered at the Manitouwadge General Hospital for the Auxilliary’s Annual Tea & Bazaar. Linda Killingbeck, President of the Auxilliary was very pleased to share that it had been their most successful, in regards [Read more]
The Boards of the Manitouwadge, McCausland and Wilson Memorial hospitals have given their approval for the hospitals to proceed with a joint operational review. The review, which is being funded by the North West LHIN, will examine the hospitals’ operations looking for ways to improve the quality [Read more]
Manitouwadge Public School News Recently our students were treated to a fun trip to Marathon – compliments of Skills Canada and Williams Operating Cooperation. The students grouped themselves into two teams of four and designed a boat that was built from cardboard. This boat was [Read more]
*See video below of performance and interview with Kari, Media Rep African Chidlren’s Choir. MARATHON, ON – Wednesday evening, November 3rd Marathon residents assembled at St.John’s United Church for a very special performance which can only be described as incredibly moving and [Read more]
Will Your Christmas Gifts Change The World? MARATHON, ON – The Global Christmas Market Place is scheduled to take place in Marathon again this year, thanks to the support of St.John’s United Church. It will take place at St. John’s on Friday evening November 12 and Saturday November [Read more]
