From: Marathon OPP Detachment Date: Thursday, November 25th, Location: Hwy 17 Between Marathon & Schreiber Brief Description: Westbound Lane has been CLOSED Due to numerous transport trucks stranded on the hills unable to climb due to slippery roads-Police are advising motorists [Read more]
Thanks to Photographer Doug Gibbons for covering the arrival of the Marathon Sno-Kickers new groomer for OntarioNewsNorth.com; see Doug’s work by visiting www.DGPhoto.com where you’ll find spectacular photography as well as his newest book, Superior Light. Refurbished Groomer [Read more]
From: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Marathon Platinum Group Metals and Copper Mine Project Information Sessions and Participant Funding Available November 23, 2010 OTTAWA, ON– The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) announces the holding of information sessions as [Read more]
MARATHON, ON. – An investigation over the past several months by the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in conjunction with the OPP North West Region Crime Unit and the OPP Child Exploitation Section has resulted in charges being laid against a former Marathon resident. A 33 year old male, [Read more]
Pizza Hut Reading Program The program has started and calendars should be returned to the school at the end of the month. Please take some time to read with your children and/or have them read to you. School Council Meeting Next Meeting, Dec.1 7pm Are you interested in knowing [Read more]
FROM: Marathon and Manitouwadge OPP Detachment DATE: November 17, 2010 MARATHON, ON –On Tuesday November 16, 2010, at 2:45pm Marathon and Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a R.I.D.E check on Highway 17 in Bomby Township when a [Read more]
TORONTO, ON and BILLINGS, MT, Nov. 15 /CNW/ – Marathon PGM Corporation (TSX : MAR) (“Marathon PGM”) and Stillwater Mining Company (NYSE: SWC) (“Stillwater”) jointly announced today that Marathon PGM shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the plan of arrangement [Read more]
MALE CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE MARATHON, ON –On Saturday November 6, 2010, at 11:00pm while on general patrol, Marathon OPP officers observed a motor vehicle that was travelling erratically on Marina Road in the Town of Marathon. The officers conducted a traffic stop on [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]
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]
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]
Photos/Videos by Karina Hunter, Editor OntarioNewsNorth.com Industry and Aboriginal Groups Collaborate to Develop Career paths for Aboriginal Peoples in the Mining Sector MARATHON, ON – November 4th, Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS) in co-operation with the Assembly of First [Read more]
