MARATHON, ON – The Marathon and District Chamber of Commerce has anounced that nominations are now open for their elections, Wednesday, January 12th . Interested persons should send nominations via email to current MDCC President, Jeannie Allerton or by phone at 229-1846 to be added to [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Following Marathon Town Council’s regular meeting of October 12th and Manitouwadge Town Council’s regular meeting of October 13th when each, respectively, agreed to provide a letter of intent to X-Ec Air Inc. OntarioNewsNorth.com visited owners John and Paula [Read more]
Editor, OntarioNewsNorth.com MARATHON, ON – Tuesday, September 14th, executive and members of the Marathon and District Chamber of Commerce met for a scheduled general meeting, their first since breaking for summer. Approximately a dozen members were in attendance to hear from Valerie Tymryk [Read more]
The Mobile Breast Screening Van is Coming…. The Northwestern Ontario Breast Screening Program will be coming to Marathon from August 9th to 12th , 2010 and will be located at the Wilson Memorial Hospital and to Manitouwadge from August 12th & 14th, 2010 and will be located at [Read more]
A Message from the organizers of Dorion’s 7th Annual Canyon Country Challenge The 7th Annual Canyon Country Challenge is fast approaching! It takes place THIS Saturday morning, June 12th at the Dorion Community Centre in Dorion. The first races start at 10am, but be sure to be there well in [Read more]
Superior District 3B Seniors to continue to Oshawa by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE , ON – 06.05.10 Competitors from Marathon, Manitouwadge, Schreiber, Pic Mobert and White River wrapped up 2 weeks of competition Thursday evening as a buffet-style banquet was held at the Manitouwadge Golden Age [Read more]
WAWA MNR CO-OPERATORS FOREST FIRE INFORMATION Valid: June 2nd, 2010 Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne – Dubreuilville Severe thunderstorm watch in effect. Today..Cloudy with sunny periods. Showers with a few thunderstorms beginning this afternoon. Risk of [Read more]
Canyon Country Challenge around the corner by Karina Hunter The 7th Annual Canyon Country Challenge in Dorion is quickly approaching; June 12th at 10am, competitors will gather at the Dorion Community Centre to participate in one of three runs. Registration for the 10 and 15 kilometer runs is [Read more]
Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games – Euchre Results by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON –The Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games kicked off in Manitouwadge yesterday with Euchre & Bid Euchre games at the Golden Age Club. Teams from White River, Pic Mobert, Manitouwadge, [Read more]
Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games begin! by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – 05.21.10 The Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games kicked off in Marathon yesterday. Etimated swimming competitions at the Porothole Pool were cancelled due to insuficient numbers, however bowling did go [Read more]
May 13, 2010 2:20 PM McGuinty Government Enforcement Blitz Helping Reduce Falls Hazards Ontario is taking additional action to improve the safety of workers on construction sites by increasing enforcement of violations and enhancing awareness of safety measures. The province is implementing new [Read more]
Preparations continue for Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – 05.11.10 – Yesterday evening, at Manitouwadge’s Golden Age Club, Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games Organizer for games in Manitouwadge, Ron Sheppard, met with volunteers who will [Read more]
DATE: May 11, 2010 SINGLE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION (MARATHON, ON.) –On May 10, 2010 at 07:48am the Marathon OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 17 approximately 2 km West of Neys Provincial Park. A tractor trailer travelling East bound left the roadway on a [Read more]
Multiple Assault Charges Filed Against a Youth MARATHON, ON-On April 27th, 2010 Marathon OPP attended the Marathon High School to investigate a mischief. A significant amount of damage occurred t the skylight windows in the common area of the building. Estimates are over $12 000.00 to repair [Read more]
DRUG WARRANT EXECUTED ON A RESIDENCE RESULTS IN CHARGES MANITOUWADGE, ON – On April 27th, 2010 the Manitouwadge/Marathon OPP in conjunction with the North West Region Drug Enforcement Team executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act on a residence in Manitouwadge. The [Read more]
