Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Despite being out homered three to one, Mobert pulled out a close one with Barrick, 11-10. Robert Gugelyk hit Mobert’s lone HR, while Ben Kowalczyk, Ian Dickie and Neil Esarte hit long balls for Barrick. Tanya Desmoulin got her second win of [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – At the regular meeting of Manitouwadge Town Council June 12, 2013 a motion was passed to appoint Dave Raymond, past EDO for the Twp of Mtwdge, as representative of Manitouwadge in the Community Joint Venture of the Township of Manitouwadge, the Town of Marathon, and the [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge Town Council Members; Councillor Natalie Labbee, Councillor Sheldon Plummer, Councillor Donna Jaunzarins and Mayor John MacEachern were in attendance for the regular meeting of council June 12th, 2013. CLICK HERE to download the agenda and follow along while [Read more]
PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – This Friday, June 21st, is National Aboriginal Day as Canadians from coast to coast recognize the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis in our country by celebrating their culture, music, and traditions. The Ojibway of the Pic River First Nation invite [Read more]
**Watch for Fred Eaglesmith Ticket GIVE-A-WAYs this summer on OntarioNewsNorth.com and WIN your tickets to Fred’s Marathon Moose Hall performance FREE! The summer tradition of quality back roads music concerts with Fred Eaglesmith’s Traveling Show continues August 10-14, 2013 in Northern [Read more]
PIKANGIKUM, ON – After more than sixteen years of effort guided by Esteemed Elders from Pikangikum First Nation, a Sustainable Forest Licence (SFL) has been issued for the Whitefeather Forest. The Whitefeather Forest is located in Northwestern Ontario (the Whitefeather Forest is an [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Mrs. Sylvia Elisa Maria Desjardins passed away peacefully at the Manitouwadge General Hospital on Sunday June 16, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Serge Desjardins. Dear mother of Carollyn, Terry, Timon, Dana and their families. A Memorial Service [Read more]
MP Bruce Hyer joins other Canadians to ‘walk a mile in their shoes’ in remote fly-in reserve THUNDER BAY, ON — MP Bruce Hyer joined 25 other Canadians today flying to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI), a remote First Nation community 600 km north of Thunder Bay. The initiative, started by KI [Read more]
FATAL COLLISION ON SLATE FALLS ROAD SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON – At approximately 7:00pm CST on June 15, 2013 Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Slate Falls Road approximately 15 km south of Slate Falls First Nation and [Read more]
Information & photos courtesy Bonnie & Marvin Broughton DORION, ON – The 80 runners signed for the 2013 Canyon Country Challenge enjoyed a beautiful day for their run June 8th, the 10th Annual Canyon Country Challenge. Everyone enjoyed a chili lunch accompanied by fresh fruit and [Read more]
7:01pm EDT Sunday 16 June 2013 Frost warning for Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa – Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Frost expected tonight. As winds diminish this evening under clearing skies, temperatures are expected to drop to the freezing mark. As a result, [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Friday, June 14th, the Township of Manitouwadge Council and senior staff hosted a breakfast for local seniors at the Manitouwadge Golden Age Club. This annual event is held to recognize the contributions seniors have made, and continue to make. Mayor John MacEachern [Read more]
New Fires No new fires were confirmed on June 15. Nipigon Fire 33 was confirmed on June 14 and was located in a cutover approximately 60km east of Geraldton. This fire was 0.5ha and is now out. Red Lake Fire 9 was confirmed on June 14 and is located near the community of North Spirit [Read more]
Mary Elizabeth Richter passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday January 19, 2013 at the age of 76 Beloved husband of the late Gerhard Richter (1997) Cherished mother of Paul and his wife Mary Ann and Rose and her husband John Lamont. [Read more]
“National Dream Renewed” Initiative Pushes for Return of Passenger Rail to Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY, ON – Thunder Bay–Superior North MP Bruce Hyer and Greg Gormick, Project Facilitator for Transport Action’s National Dream Renewed campaign, released Hyer’s Independent Members’ [Read more]
