SCHREIBER, ON – July 10, 2014 at approximately 1:35 p.m. members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a male being abducted at Highway 17, Township of Killraine, West of Schreiber, Ontario. A male who was escorting a second male running [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Thursday June 26, 2014 approximately 07:50pm, officers from the Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call regarding a Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a motor vehicle. Superior North EMS and Marathon Fire [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – Tuesday July 1st, 2014 at 1:00 am officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a motor vehicle collision that had occurred in the Greenstone area. The passenger of the vehicle Jordan MOSER a 22 year old male from Uxbridge, [Read more]
As of the afternoon of July 13, there are currently three active fires in the Northwest Region, all of which are being observed. The following fires have been declared out from the evening of July 12 to the morning of July 13: Red Lake District Fire Number 8; Nipigon District Fire Number 13; Sioux [Read more]
By Edgar J. Lavoie (CLICK HERE to visit blog) “I love it when a plan comes together.” Remember that line from Mission: Impossible? The TV action series ran from 1966 to 1973, and the character Jim Phelps usually closed each episode by uttering that line. Things came together for me and my [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Another school year has wrapped up and a new group of students will be beginning their secondary school studies at Manitouwadge High School in the fall. An important part of Our Lady of Lourdes School celebrating their Grade 8 graduates is the mass and awards [Read more]
Domestic Related Incident THUNDER BAY, ON – The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has charged an OPP officer as a result of an investigation regarding a domestic related incident. The officer, who is assigned to non-front line duties within North West Region, has been [Read more]
TYLER’S INSIDER REVIEW The National Spelling Bee is an event that has seemingly grown in popularity over the years. With national media coverage and a hefty cheque on the line, kids from all across North America dust off their dictionaries in preparation for their chance at victory while [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – June 20th, the Manitouwadge Public School Student Council took part in the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up, and cleaned up around the Lions’ Beach area. In an hour these environmentally conscientious girls picked up over 5 kg of garbage!! Among the [Read more]
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: Kakabeka Falls – Whitefish Lake – Arrow Lake Severe thunderstorm conditions possible – late morning to late afternoon. Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind [Read more]
MONTREAL, PQ –(Marketwired) – Quinto Real Capital Corporation (TSX VENTURE:QIT) (“Quinto” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 100% interest in three promising gold and base metal properties in the Hemlo North area. The Hemlo North, [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Without knowing the outcome of the provincial election budget deliberations were made a little more difficult for the Superior-Greenstone District School Board but at its regular board meeting held June 23rd trustees approved a $37-million operating budget for 2014-2015. The budget [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – June 21st the Manitouwadge High School Athletic Association held their annual Open Beach Volleyball Tournament, a fundraiser supporting both the association and the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group. Teams from Manitouwadge and Marathon, composed of students, teachers [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – The Municipality of Greenstone is advising residents of a BOIL WATER ADVISORY for the community of GERALDTON – noting that: “Residents are advised that a boil water advisory is currently in effect (dated June 28th on their website), due to a system-wide [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON — The Ministry of Transportation advises the motoring public that Highway 17 is now open. Drivers will encounter single lane restrictions controlled by traffic light operations while the Jackfish River Bridge remains under construction. We ask for drivers’ patience as we [Read more]
