The volunteers of the North of Superior Snowmobiling Association and its’ member Clubs have faced many obstacles during the 2011/2012 season. Poor economic conditions and mass unemployment have meant less cash in the hands of District 16 snowmobilers. As a result District 16 failed to sell the [Read more]
Ontario’s clean energy economy is bringing more renewable energy online, while creating good jobs for families. Innergex’s Stardale Solar Farm in East Hawkesbury, will produce 30 megawatts of clean electricity, enough to power more than 3,200 homes. During its peak construction period, [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Last week the Northern Superior Chiefs passed a resolution opposing the Bow Lake Wind Farm project (“Project”) near Montreal River on the basis that Michipicoten First Nation (“MFN”) was not adequately consulted. Today, the Bow Lake Partners and Batchewana First [Read more]
The $15 billion takeover of Nexen Inc., one of Canada’s largest oil & gas companies involved in the oil sands, by Chinese state-owned China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) has been in the news a lot lately. Many in Canada’s corporate sector have rightly noted that Canada must [Read more]
TORONTO, ON — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)(TSX:ABX) (Barrick or the “company”) has been notified of an unsolicited mini-tender offer made by TRC Capital Corporation (“TRC Capital”) to purchase up to 2,500,000 Barrick common shares, or approximately 0.24 percent of [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Town of Marathon has announced new program to their Active Living passes today via their facebook page; CARDIO SCULPT. The new program is open to all adults and is FREE to those with ACTIVE LIVING PASSES, just $7.50/class ($48.50 per 10 classes) for those without the ALP. [Read more]
Walter Lentowicz passed away peacefully at the Manitouwadge General Hospital on Monday October 1, 2012 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Ann Lentowicz. Dear father of Ed Lentowicz (Norah), Jeanne Spencer (Everett Trombley), John Lentowicz, Julie Lentowicz and Robert Lentowicz [Read more]
From the Editor of OntarioNewsNorth.com: Every week Tyler Davis, Owner Crossover Video & Games in Marathon, writes the Crossover Insider for OntarioNewsNorth.com. Published Tuesdays, The Crossover Insider is your source for the week’s movie & video game releases, store news, details of [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Strike Minerals Inc. (TSX Venture: STK) (“Strike” or the “Company”) announces results from drill hole HH-12-04 recently completed on the Harkness Hays property. The property is located in the Hemlo- Schreiber Greenstone belt of north-western Ontario,approximately 200 km [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind residents of communities throughout Northwestern Ontario to remain vigilant regarding ensuring their personal safety. As documented in the media, OPP are supporting an investigation by the RCMP into a possible unlawful [Read more]
Charges Laid CHAPLEAU, ON – September 2, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment responded to a break and enter to an apartment on Lansdown Street. Several windows were broken to gain entry into the home. Items taken include 3 firearms, alcohol and [Read more]
RED ROCK, ON – The construction of the Red Rock Marina building is progressing well. Sub-contractors have been preparing this building throughout the summer. It is our intention to have a construction completion date for the end of October 2012. CONTRACTORS WORK PROGRESSION Red Rock Local [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Trustees, Parish Priests and Employees gathered on Friday, September 28th, 2012 to celebrate the Annual Faith Day hosted by the Board each year. This year’s theme was ‘Year of Faith’ with the keynote speaker Monsignor Pat Stilla. Mass was held at Holy Angels Church, and [Read more]
Photos courtesy Holy Angels School Leadership training for students from each of SGDSB’s schools (all are participating). Photos HAS SCHREIBER, ON – The Superior North Catholic District School Board is happy to announce that this school year, all nine schools in the board will work [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Sunday September 23, 2012, at 6:30 pm, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Manitouwadge detachment was on patrol on North Regan Road north of Highway 17. The officer observed a grey Nissan Versa parked in a small gravel pit with a male sitting in the driver’s seat [Read more]
