Posts Tagged ‘northwestern ontario daily news’
Written by Sean Irwin on 18 December 2012
TERRACE BAY, ON – Wednesday December 12th, the township held a meeting with its largest employers to discuss the ongoing economic boom in the community. The local job bank continues to be filled with available positions and municipal staff presented some of the activities they are [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 17 December 2012
NIPIGON, ON –On December 17, 2012 at approximately 4:50 a.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a single motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11, Municipality of Greenstone. The driver of a west bound tractor trailer unit lost control causing the unit to roll onto its [Read more]
Written by St. Martin School on 16 December 2012
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Holy Childhood Association is a world-wide mission club which began in 1843 and is designed especially for children. Today it is active in more than 120 countries and encourages its members to pray for, learn about and share with other children in need. St. Martin [Read more]
Written by admin on 16 December 2012
SCHREIBER, ON – Schreiber Public Library recently held a Children’s Christmas Craft workshop which was well attended and unveiled some very talented artists. Among those crafters who produced some beautiful hand-made holiday decorations was Elizabeth seen on the left with her very [Read more]
Written by NDP Media on 13 December 2012
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – NDP Health and Long-Term Care Critic France Gélinas says yesterday’s release of the Auditor General’s report raises concerns about access to long-term care in Ontario’s North, and the use of health care dollars around the province. “Any time residents of one area [Read more]
Written by Holy Angels Catholic School on 13 December 2012
SCHREIBER, ON – Last week, Constable Carol Michtics visited Holy Angels School to share information to the Grade 7 and 8 students regarding Cyberbullying with a presentation titled “STAY SAFE ON LINE”. Students were given an opportunity to ask questions after viewing the presentation [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 12 December 2012
NIPIGON, ON – December 11, 2012 at 5:50 p.m. Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision at Hwy 17, Cavers Hill, Township of Yesno. At approximately 4:00 p.m., the driver of an east bound Buick Sport Utility Vehicle lost control on an icy section [Read more]
Written by Tyler Davis on 11 December 2012
INSIDER REVIEW Movie experts could never have predicted that a foul-mouthed teddy bear would be the star of the unexpected hit movie of the summer! Seth McFarlane (of Family Guy fame) lends his voice to Ted, the teddy bear in the movie of the same name. Mark Wahlberg stars as his owner in the movie [Read more]
Written by admin on 10 December 2012
MANITOUWADGE, ON – November 20th, as part of their celebrations recognizing the International Day of the Child, attendees and staff at the Manitouwadge Best Start Hub participated in a Bannock making workshop with Beverly Shawayahamish. For most, including Hub Program Coodinator Kristy [Read more]
Written by Manitouwadge Public School on 09 December 2012
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Since the hockey world has been turned upside down these days, students at MPS are keeping a visual of their dad’s (and their own) heroes in everybody’s memory by coming to school in none other than HOCKEY JERSEYS!!! School spirit was once again the game of the day [Read more]
Written by Kaitlyn Newton on 09 December 2012
Photos courtesy Sable Brand MANITOUWADGE, ON – Wednesday, December 5th , the high school kicked off the second sports season on home court winning 3 of their 4 games. The Wolverines faced off against the Marathon Falcons in the high schools opening game of the girl’s volleyball and the [Read more]
Written by Superior-Greenstone District School Board on 07 December 2012
The Superior-Greenstone District School Board held its 2013 Annual Organizational and Regular Board Meeting on Friday, December 7, 2012. The first order of business, to elect the 2013 Board Chair was completed quickly as Pauline (Pinky) McRae was acclaimed as Board Chair assuming this executive [Read more]
Written by admin on 06 December 2012
Travellers on Highway 17 may see a special visitor to our region while travelling today and tomorrow. Kent Rathwell, President of Sun Country Highway is currently driving the Northshore leg of a cross Canada adventure commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Trans Canada Highway [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District CrimeStoppers on 05 December 2012
Break and Enter and Theft under $5000 Crime Stoppers and the Manitouwadge OPP are asking for your help in solving the Theft of some Jewelry and prescription medication that occurred at a residence on Caribou Drive in the Townshipof Manitouwadge. Sometime between November 22nd 2012 and November 29th [Read more]
Written by Brett Redden on 04 December 2012
NEW PHYSICIAN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, and NURSE PRACTIONER JOINS MARATHON FAMILY HEALTH TEAM We are pleased to announce that Family Physician Dr. Nikki Sturwold, Physician Assistant Jodi Kennedy, and Nurse Practitioner Alexis Ryley have joined Marathon Family Health Team. Dr. Sturwold graduated [Read more]