THUNDER BAY AND ORILLIA , ON – Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than $1.5 million from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) for exciting projects relating to new media, First Nations renewable energy initiatives and economic development, [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – September 16, 2013 at 12:25 am members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Greenstone Detachment were on patrol near the Long Lake # 58 General Store. Police observed five persons breaking into a Tractor Trailer Unit (TTU). Police approached the suspects and they fled on [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – KWG Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KWG) has previously advised the Minister of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) that it would support the business plan proposed by the “New Deal” of the General Chairperson’s Association (GCA) representing unionized [Read more]
CLICK HERE to view/print the agenda for the regular meeting of Wawa Town Council to be held at the Council Chambers Tuesday, September 17th, 2013. Choose one of the links below for minutes from the most recent meetings of Wawa Town Council : Special meeting of Council September 6, 2013 Special [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The regular meeting of Manitouwadge Town Council September 11, 2013 was quite brief, lasting only about 30 minutes. Absent from the meeting were Mayor John MacEachern and Councillor Natalie Labbee; in attendance were Acting Mayor Connie Hunter who chaired the meeting, Clerk [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge is currently in possession of three domestic cats, picked up over the course of the summer, who are in need of homes . The cats shown in the provided photos are domestic animals which the by-law officer believes, based on professional [Read more]
The KPMG Municipal Service Delivery Review was an item on the agenda for the Corporate Planning Meeting held on September 10th, 2013. Absent was Councillors Holly Morrison-Smith and Yvan Besner. Mayor Nowicki acted as chair, beginning the discussion that Councillor Holly Morrison-Smith had spoken [Read more]
The Michipicoten Rod & Gun Club Inc. will be opening its outdoor range to the public for sighting in rifles in preparation for the hunting season. All participants will shoot under the direction of a range officer. Each participant must provide his/her own eye and hearing protection. This [Read more]
Ontario Government Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs Ontario is creating 13 new jobs while improving infrastructure along a stretch of Highway 17 near Marathon. “Our government is improving infrastructure across the province, which creates jobs and strengthens our economy. [Read more]
Manitouwadge Public School News School start up is always exciting – especially for the little kindergarten students! This second week of school the students in Mrs. Schleier’s JK / SK / Gr. 1 class have been busy learning about the different kinds of homes that are inhabited by animals and [Read more]
This week the legislature returned and the NDP welcomed two newly elected MPP’s. During the summer by elections Percy Hatfield was elected in Windsor-Tecumseh and Peggy Sattler was elected in London West. We are proud to have these two fantastic additions to our caucus and look forward to [Read more]
BATCHEWANA, ON – Batchewana First Nation (BFN) has declared a state of emergency due to the excess rainfall, which has caused major flooding, and road washouts. The extreme weather effected all of Batchewana First Nation’s land bases, Rankin, Obadjiwan, Whitefish Island and primarily [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – September 16, 2013, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Acting Chief of Police Robert Herman will officially transfer command of the largest First Nation Police Service in Canada to Chief Designate Terry Armstrong at a Change of Command Ceremony. The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Services [Read more]
Attention Batchewana First Nation, please be advised that there is an IMMEDIATE boil-water advisory being issued due to the possible contamination of well water that may have occurred due to the severe rain floods. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that water be brought to a [Read more]
ORDRE DU JOUR/ Agenda Séance régulière du conseil qui aura lieu à 18 h 30, le 12 septembre 2013 Regular Council meeting scheduled for September 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. 1. OUVERTURE/CALL TO ORDER 2. PRÉSENCE/ROLL CALL 3. APPEL ET DÉCLARATION D’INTÉRÊT [Read more]
