Northern Ontario Headlines
OPP OFFER WILDERNESS SURVIVAL LESSONS TO MPS STUDENTS
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This week has been a busy one at Manitouwadge Public School. An exciting session presented by officers of the Manitouwadge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police force was held in our gymnasium . This session was called ‘Hug a Tree’ and these presenters gave our students and staff some very valuable information about survival in the
Local Volunteers Recognized for Years of Service
North of Superior Counselling Programs (NOSP) would like to congratulate four area volunteers who recently were recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration for continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to the Agency. Iris Smith and Gloria Marier from Dorion received the five-year Ontario Volunteer Service Award, and Helen Mehaffey of Geraldton
Mantha Pleased To Announce 614 Completion – Contract Incl. Hwy 627 Pic River
Improvements to Highway 614 to Manitouwadge and Highway 627 to Pic River will include about 45 jobs “I’m pleased to share good news with the people of Algoma-Manitoulin that that resurfacing and improvements on Highway 614 will be completed this year. This final 25-kilometer stretch concludes an important infrastructure project for my riding. Highway 614
- Photos/Update from Forest Fire Wawa #4
- THEFT OF A TRAILER FROM NAKINA
- FONOM Agrees To Meeting With Province On ONTC
- HUGHES TAKES ON MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN RARE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE
- Bishop Plouffe Visits Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Young Parishioners Confirmed
- Northeast/Northwest Fire Situations (Restricted Zone Order in East)
- Confederation’s 1st Pre-Service Firefighters Secure Positions
- St. Martin School Celebrates Catholic Education Week
- St. Martin Students Journey Through Space
- MCAG Overwhelmed by Generosity of Share the Care Walk & BBQ Attendees
- RESTRICTED FIRE ZONE ORDER
- First Nation Reclaims Batchewana Bay Church
- Wolverines Return from OFSAA 2012 Badminton Championships
- NSSSAA SOCCER FINALS in Wawa Wednesday and Thursday
- Northshore Singers Rock Schreiber, Geraldton & Terrace Bay
- Flea Market Table Numbers Down Significantly
- Andrea Horwath calls for clarity on Northern Power Deals
- HWY 17 CLOSED DUE TO FOREST FIRES YESTERDAY
- Young Authors at Manitouwadge Public School
- 2012 North American Safe Boating Awareness Week
Français
LA DÉPUTÉE HUGHES ATTAQUE LE MINISTRE DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT DANS UNE SÉANCE DE COMITÉ SPÉCIAL
OTTAWA, ON – Selon la députée Carol Hughes, les Premières nations doivent accepter aveuglément des modifications à la Loi canadienne sur l’évaluation environnementale. La députée affirme que vouloir tenir des négociations sans donner de préavis suffisant, en suivant une procédure uniforme, trahit l’engagement discutable du gouvernement à accomplir son [Read more]
Situation actuelle sur les incendies
Incendies de forêt en Ontario Année Incendies Hectares 2011 à ce jour 119 115 Moyenne sur 10 ans (moyenne) 152 3,990 2012 à ce jour 233 4,048 Lundi, le 14 mai fut une journée occupée pour les garde-feux de l’Ontario alors que 17 nouveaux incendies ont été confirmés. Dans la région du nord-est, les [Read more]
Restrictions concernant les feux à l’extérieur dans le Nord-Est de l’Ontario
CLICKEZ ICI pour la carte de la zone de restriction des feux Le gouvernement McGuinty crée une zone de restriction des feux Une ordonnance de création d’une zone de restriction des feux visant le Nord-Est de l’Ontario a été émise. La zone touchée se situe au nord de la rivière des Français, inclut tout le parc [Read more]
First Nations
Mantha Pleased To Announce 614 Completion – Contract Incl. Hwy 627 Pic River
HUGHES TAKES ON MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN RARE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE
First Nation Reclaims Batchewana Bay Church
Terrace Bay/Schreiber/ Rossport
St. Martin School Celebrates Catholic Education Week
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”. TERRACE BAY, ON - Students in the Superior North Catholic School Board celebrated Catholic Education and Ontario Education Week last week, May 6th through 11th with a variety of special activities. This [Read more]- St. Martin Students Journey Through Space
- NSSSAA SOCCER FINALS in Wawa Wednesday and Thursday
- Northshore Singers Rock Schreiber, Geraldton & Terrace Bay
- Education Week at Holy Angels
- STRIKE SIGNS DRILL CONTRACT FOR SCHREIBER PROPERTY
- Green Tradeshow Continues to Grow
- IMPAIRED DRIVER CHARGED TERRACE BAY
- What to Expect at this Weekend’s BIGGER ~BETTER~GREENER 2012 Green Tradeshow
- Hazardous Waste Day a Success
- Holy Angels School B.Y.O.D.
- HIGHWAY 17 ROAD ADVISORY Near Schreiber
- TERRACE BAY SPRING CLEAN-UP, Notice to Residents
- Learning is Fun (and sometimes tasty) at Schreiber Public Library
More from Terrace Bay/Schreiber/ Rossport
Dorion/Nipigon/Red Rock Twp
Local Volunteers Recognized for Years of Service
North of Superior Counselling Programs (NOSP) would like to congratulate four area volunteers who recently were recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration for continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to the Agency. Iris Smith and Gloria Marier from Dorion received the five-year Ontario Volunteer Service Award, and Helen Mehaffey of Geraldton [Read more]
- Red Rock’s New Website Launched
- 4th Annual Kids Fishing Derby in Nipigon
- SUDDEN DEATH CAUSE OF HIGHWAY CLOSURE YESTERDAY
- World Fishing Network Program Features Red Rock
- 9th Annual Canyon Country Challenge Run-Walk
- HIGHWAY 17 CLOSED – MARATHON to NIPIGON
- Nipigon – Schreiber OPP Weekend Review March 30 – April 1
- Red Rock Officially Welcomes New Year’s Baby
- NIPIGON MAN CHARGED FOR THROWING BEER CAN AT WOMAN WITH STROLLER
- NIPIGON/SCHREIBER OPP – Weekend Review
- 2013 Regional Youth Conference: Nipigon Looks to Inspire, Inform and Educate Young Entrepreneurs
- Nipigon engages local youth in Branding exercise
- Yesterday’s Warrant on a Red Rock Residence Results in Drug Charges
More from Dorion/Nipigon/Red Rock Twp
White River/Dubreuilville
Mourning Cecile Durand of Horneypayne
DURAND, Cecile – (Formerly of White River and Wawa) — Passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side at the Hornepayne Community Hospital on Tuesday May 15, 2012; Cecile Durand at the age of 87 years. Loving and supportive mother of Brian [Read more]- HWY 17 CLOSED DUE TO FOREST FIRES YESTERDAY
- Dubreuilville: Agenda May 10th – Ordre du Jour le 10 mai
- SUPERIOR EAST OPP: Incidents in Wawa, Dubreuilville and Michipicoten FN
- Superior East OPP Weekend Review – Wawa B&E; White River Domestic; Dubreuilville Theft
- Northern Communities Art Association Receives $1600 Towards Renovations From Local Businesses
- White River’s Northern Communities Arts Association Reaching Out to Northshore Neighbours
- TELEPHONE FRAUD ATTEMPT YESTERDAY IN WHITE RIVER
- VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN FATAL COLLISION
- Wolverines Sweep NSSSAA Badminton Final-Qualifiers in Wawa
- Winter Carnival And Winter Fun At Dubreuilville’s École St-Joseph
- Fatal Collision on Hwy 17 Near White River
More from White River/Dubreuilville
Manitouwadge/Marathon
OPP OFFER WILDERNESS SURVIVAL LESSONS TO MPS STUDENTS
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This week has been a busy one at Manitouwadge Public School. An exciting session presented by officers of the Manitouwadge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police force was held in our gymnasium . This session was called ‘Hug a Tree’ and these presenters gave our students and staff some very valuable [Read more]
Bishop Plouffe Visits Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Young Parishioners Confirmed
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, May 13th Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie Bishop Jean-Louis Plouffe attended an early morning mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church to join parishioners in celebrating the Confirmation of 30 students from several local schools. Our Lady of Lourdes choir members led the parish in song during a beautiful mass at [Read more]
MCAG Overwhelmed by Generosity of Share the Care Walk & BBQ Attendees
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, May 12th the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group’s Annual Share the Care 5km Walk and BBQ was held under sunny skies and warm temperatures. The event was all the more important this year as it is the main fundraiser for the MCAG this season with their bi-annual Connie Williams Golf Tournament having [Read more]
Wolverines Return from OFSAA 2012 Badminton Championships
PHOTOS COURTESY: ALEXANDRIA (Alex) CLARK STRATFORD, ON – May 3rd to 5th, Wolverines; Elaine Milks, ALex Clark, Cody Oseiki, Hudson Hunter, Kevin Gauthier, Brandon Sullivan, Ronny Fogarty, Stevie Weilgosh, Devan Pelletier, from Manitouwadge High School who had qualified, by winning gold or silver at the North Western Ontario Secondary [Read more]
NSSSAA SOCCER FINALS in Wawa Wednesday and Thursday
Falcons and Stingers set to defend titles. WAWA, ON – The Marathon High School Falcons and Lake Superior High School Stingers are ready to defend their titles once again. The Stingers are chasing their 3rd consecutive while the Falcons are seeking their 7th or 8th. The Marathon squad is also the defending NWOSSAA Champions. Once [Read more]
Flea Market Table Numbers Down Significantly
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge Community Services Department’s Annual Flea Market was held Thursday, May 10th and though the Public School’s regular fundraising tables, stocked with donations from parents, teachers and the public had a larger presence than last year this could not hide the visible decline in public [Read more]
Young Authors at Manitouwadge Public School
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Ms. McLeod’s and Mrs. Schleier’s Grade 2/3 students have proven to be accomplished writers and illustrators. These ‘young authors’ invited the JK/SK students to their classroom to share in these joyful experiences of writing and reading. Their Kindergarten peers were captivated as the authors read their stories and [Read more]
MCAG ‘PAINT THE TOWN BLUE’ CAMPAIGN WRAPS-UP
MANITOUWADGE, ON - The Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance’s annual April fundraiser the Helping Hands “Paint the Town Blue” campaign has wrapped up and the group is offering their sincere thanks to businesses and individuals who supported their efforts. A total of $537.39 was raised during the month of April when people were [Read more]
Interview with Chair of 2012 Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission re:Manitouwadge’s request for redistribution
May 9th, 2012 Editor Karina Hunter spoke with the Honourable George Valin, Chair of the 2012 Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario regarding Manitouwadge Town Council’s interest in being redesignated to the Thunder Bay – Superior North riding (from the Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding the community is currently [Read more]
Grade 4/5 Students Raise More Than $1500 For Cancer Walk
**VIsit again tonight (Wednesday, May 9th) as the video interview with the Grade 4/5 students is currently uploading. MANITOUWADGE, ON – Grade 4/5 teacher Lise Foucault-Clark says there was no hesitation from her students when she suggested to them that they could participate as a group in this Satuday’s Share the Care Walk fundraiser [Read more]
Community Spirit Calendar Campaign
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Canvassers for St. Paul’s United Church’s Annual Community Spirit Calendar campaign continue visiting Manitouwadge residents, door-to-door this and next week. The canvassers do their best to visit everyone in town however, should you be out of town or are missed for any reason and would like to order a [Read more]
CROSSOVER INSIDER – ‘The Vow’ on DVD, April Top 10,
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 Davis’ collaborations with other businesses and [Read more]
Interview with Manitouwadge Mayor John MacEachern
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Since OntarioNewsNorth.com last interviewed Mayor MacEachern in March (CLICK HERE for that interview) he has attended Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) meetings, council has set a date for their Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) tour, the initial deadline for [Read more]
MGH Recognizes Nursing Week
Nursing Week – A Short History In 1971, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) designated May 12 – Florence Nightingale’s birthday – as International Nurses Day. In 1985, in recognition of the dedication and achievements of the nursing profession, the Canadian minister of health proclaimed the second week of May as National Nursing [Read more]
AMAZING WALK Kick-Off a HUGE Success!
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, May 6th, 2012 the Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s AMAZING Race WALK Challenge officially began with their Kick Off BBQ at the Manitouwadge Community Clubhouse. MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, May 6th, 2012 the Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s AMAZING WALK Challenge officially began with a Kick-Off BBQ at [Read more]
Township of Manitouwadge – Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th IS CANCELLED but is RE-SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 14th WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE THANK YOU [Read more]
MORE FROM MPS ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Manitouwadge Public School News MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saving our environment is very important to all of us – and the students at MPS have jumped on the band wagon to help out. Recently we told you about the Environmental Club’s Earth Day celebration (See link below) and pictured above you see some of the results [Read more]
CROSSOVER INSIDER – NEW RELEASES, MOVIES IN MANITOUWADGE, FOODBANK FUNDRAISER AND 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 Davis’ collaborations with other businesses [Read more]
Entourage Metals Confirm Potential of Further Gold Mineralization at Hemlo Greenstone Belt
Entourage Continues to Outline Gold Mineralization at Black Raven, Hemlo Greenstone Belt VANCOUVER, BC–(April 26, 2012) - Entourage Metals Ltd. (TSXV:EMT) is pleased to report the results for five additional drill holes completed at the 100%-owned Black Raven gold property. These holes tested the Tracy Lee gold-in-soil anomaly, as well as [Read more]
Environmental Club Celebrates Earth Day at Manitouwadge Public School
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This week the students and staff were made visually aware of the importance of keeping our earthenvironmentally safe and clean. The Environmental Club at Manitouwadge Public School held an Earth Day Challenge to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. All the students watched Earth Day videos and afterwards they were grouped [Read more]
Greenstone
Local Volunteers Recognized for Years of Service
North of Superior Counselling Programs (NOSP) would like to congratulate four area volunteers who recently were recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration for continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to the Agency. Iris Smith and Gloria Marier from Dorion received the five-year Ontario Volunteer Service Award, and Helen Mehaffey of [Read more]
THEFT OF A TRAILER FROM NAKINA
NAKINA, ON – Sometime between February 15th 2012 and May 2nd 2012 a trailer was stolen from Nakina Forest Product Sawmill. The trailer is a 2006 doubled wheeled C&E. It contained a large red fuel tank which was filled with colored fuel at the time of the theft. Attached to the trailer was an Ontario license [Read more]
Northshore Singers Rock Schreiber, Geraldton & Terrace Bay
Photos by: Natalie Labbee; Article by: Karina Hunter and Natalie Labbee SCHREIBER, ON – May 4th-6th, OntarioNewsNorth.com was proud to once again sponsor the North Shore Singers as, they presented their Spring 2012 concerts in Schreiber, Geraldton and Terrace Bay, titled “Music that Rocks“. The singers, conducted by Gerry Price, once again welcomed [Read more]
Ring of Fire decision ill-considered says Greenstone Mayor
GREENSTONE, ON - Mayor Renald Beaulieu of Greenstone, the closest municipality to the Ring of Fire mineral find, was underwhelmed by today’s announcement from Cliffs Natural Resources to locate the chromite refinery near Sudbury. “It is truly unfortunate that Cliffs and the Provincial Government chose not to meaningfully consult with the directly affected [Read more]
Provincial Government says Thousands of Jobs Coming To Northern Ontario
McGuinty Government Supports Responsible Ring Of Fire Mining Development Cliffs Natural Resources has announced a $3.3-billion investment to build a chromite mine, transportation corridor and processing facility in Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire that would lead to a new generation of prosperity in the north, with thousands of jobs and new infrastructure.The Ring of [Read more]
Aroland First Nation claims the Province is failing in duty to consult on Cliffs Chromite Project
First Nation seeks Freedom of Information for Confidential Agreements between Mining Firm and Province AROLAND FIRST NATION, ON – Aroland First Nation has filed a request for disclosure to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) on information relating to Cliffs Chromite mining project in the area, known as the Ring of Fire under [Read more]
Mantha says Province must come clean on Ring of Fire discussions
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – Northern Development and Mines Critic and Algoma–Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha called on the government to release details of their discussions with Cliff Resouces on the Ring of Fire and to ensure all the resources mined from the site are refined in Ontario . “Cliffs [Read more]
EDUCATION/School News
OPP OFFER WILDERNESS SURVIVAL LESSONS TO MPS STUDENTS
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This week has been a busy one at Manitouwadge Public School. An exciting session presented by officers of the Manitouwadge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police force was held in our gymnasium . This session was called ‘Hug a Tree’ and these presenters gave our students and staff [Read more]
Bishop Plouffe Visits Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Young Parishioners Confirmed
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, May 13th Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie Bishop Jean-Louis Plouffe attended an early morning mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church to join parishioners in celebrating the Confirmation of 30 students from several local schools. Our Lady of Lourdes choir members led the parish in song during a [Read more]
Confederation’s 1st Pre-Service Firefighters Secure Positions
Students from Confederation’s First Pre-Service Firefighter Program Secure Full-Time Positions with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue THUNDER BAY, ON - Representatives of Confederation College and Thunder Bay Fire Rescue announced that six students from the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program were offered [Read more]
St. Martin School Celebrates Catholic Education Week
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”. TERRACE BAY, ON - Students in the Superior North Catholic School Board celebrated Catholic Education and Ontario Education Week last week, May 6th through 11th with a variety of special activities. This year’s Catholic Education Week theme of “Walking in [Read more]
St. Martin Students Journey Through Space
TERRACE BAY, ON - Wednesday, April 25th the St. Martin School Council brought Science North’s Portable Planetarium to students, staff, and parents. Throughout the day each classroom from Kindergarten to Grade 8 was transported for a one hour journey through space, where they were able to explore the surface of Mars [Read more]
Wolverines Return from OFSAA 2012 Badminton Championships
PHOTOS COURTESY: ALEXANDRIA (Alex) CLARK STRATFORD, ON – May 3rd to 5th, Wolverines; Elaine Milks, ALex Clark, Cody Oseiki, Hudson Hunter, Kevin Gauthier, Brandon Sullivan, Ronny Fogarty, Stevie Weilgosh, Devan Pelletier, from Manitouwadge High School who had qualified, by winning gold or silver at the North [Read more]
NSSSAA SOCCER FINALS in Wawa Wednesday and Thursday
Falcons and Stingers set to defend titles. WAWA, ON – The Marathon High School Falcons and Lake Superior High School Stingers are ready to defend their titles once again. The Stingers are chasing their 3rd consecutive while the Falcons are seeking their 7th or 8th. The Marathon squad is also the defending NWOSSAA [Read more]
Young Authors at Manitouwadge Public School
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Ms. McLeod’s and Mrs. Schleier’s Grade 2/3 students have proven to be accomplished writers and illustrators. These ‘young authors’ invited the JK/SK students to their classroom to share in these joyful experiences of writing and reading. Their Kindergarten peers were captivated as the [Read more]
LOCAL ABORIGINAL PROGRAM CLOSURE PUTS CHILDREN AT RISK
Today, Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon announced the end of its BIWAASE’AA Program which, for the last eight years, has provided much-needed educational, nutritional, emotional and spiritual support to hundreds of children in need in Thunder Bay. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, the main program [Read more]
Education Week at Holy Angels
SCHREIBER, ON – Students in the Superior North Catholic School Board have been celebrating Catholic Education and Ontario Education Week this week, May 6-11 with a variety of special activities. During Education Week at Holy Angels School, Mrs.Roy and her Grade 5/6 class celebrated cultural diversity. Parents and [Read more]
Grade 4/5 Students Raise More Than $1500 For Cancer Walk
**VIsit again tonight (Wednesday, May 9th) as the video interview with the Grade 4/5 students is currently uploading. MANITOUWADGE, ON – Grade 4/5 teacher Lise Foucault-Clark says there was no hesitation from her students when she suggested to them that they could participate as a group in this Satuday’s Share [Read more]
MORE FROM MPS ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Manitouwadge Public School News MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saving our environment is very important to all of us – and the students at MPS have jumped on the band wagon to help out. Recently we told you about the Environmental Club’s Earth Day celebration (See link below) and pictured above you see some of the results [Read more]
Students permitted to vote on tuition fee change
Lakehead University bows to pressure on conflict of interest policy THUNDER BAY, ON – The Lakehead University Board of Governors suspended its conflict of interest by-law on Friday pending an internal review, allowing students to vote on the proposed tuition fee increase. “This is a major victory for students at [Read more]
Think Spring/Summer Safety
With May here we all tend to say goodbye to winter and welcome summer and the activities that come with those warm sunny days. Activities may include boating, riding our quads, bicycles, roller blades, swimming and a variety of water sports. No matter what the activity take time to ensure you are doing your best [Read more]
Environmental Club Celebrates Earth Day at Manitouwadge Public School
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This week the students and staff were made visually aware of the importance of keeping our earthenvironmentally safe and clean. The Environmental Club at Manitouwadge Public School held an Earth Day Challenge to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. All the students watched Earth Day videos and [Read more]
White River’s Northern Communities Arts Association Reaching Out to Northshore Neighbours
White River District Historical Society/Northern Communities Art Association How it all Began A kijiji ad that read “Free Ceramics Studio – willing to donate to community or group.” Deb Duplassie who was finishing up her last year of University in Thunder Bay read this and thought of all the people who had talked [Read more]
Hard Work Pays Off for St. Martin’s Athletes
TERRACE BAY, ON- The perseverance, commitment and dedication of the St. Martin boys and girls basketball teams finally came to fruition at the annual round robin basketball tournament on April 13th. Boys teams faced off at Lake Superior High School where St. Martin’s team won all but one game while the girls played [Read more]
Michael Mantha Congratulates Constituent On $80,000 Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
Mantha: Tristan Emiry wins prestigious Loran Award QUEEN’S PARK, ON– Today in the Legislature, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha congratulated Tristan Emiry of Thessalon for winning one of Canada’s largest undergraduate merit scholarships, the Loran Award. In addition to the scholarship funds, an incredible $80 [Read more]
Learning Important Lessons from Native Culture at OLOL
Life at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School MANITOUWADGE, ON – April 20th, the grade 3-8 students of Our Lady of Lourdes were graced with a Medicine Wheel presentation facilitated by Shannon Thunderbird and Sandy Horne. The students had a chance to listen to different histories of the dream catcher, medicine wheel [Read more]
NOSM Learners to Engage with Thunder Bay Secondary Schools to Promote Health Care Related Careers
This spring, medical students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) will begin an outreach program through the Ontario Medical Student Association (OMSA), the student section of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). The program, called Altitude: Healthcare Mentoring, is aimed at encouraging students in their [Read more]
Sports
MCAG Overwhelmed by Generosity of Share the Care Walk & BBQ Attendees
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, May 12th the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group’s Annual Share the Care 5km Walk and BBQ was held under sunny skies and warm temperatures. The event was all the more important this year as it is the main fundraiser for the MCAG this season with their bi-annual Connie Williams Golf Tournament having [Read more]
Wolverines Return from OFSAA 2012 Badminton Championships
PHOTOS COURTESY: ALEXANDRIA (Alex) CLARK STRATFORD, ON – May 3rd to 5th, Wolverines; Elaine Milks, ALex Clark, Cody Oseiki, Hudson Hunter, Kevin Gauthier, Brandon Sullivan, Ronny Fogarty, Stevie Weilgosh, Devan Pelletier, from Manitouwadge High School who had qualified, by winning gold or silver at the North Western Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (NWOSSAA) 2012 Badminton Championships [Read more]
NSSSAA SOCCER FINALS in Wawa Wednesday and Thursday
Falcons and Stingers set to defend titles. WAWA, ON – The Marathon High School Falcons and Lake Superior High School Stingers are ready to defend their titles once again. The Stingers are chasing their 3rd consecutive while the Falcons are seeking their 7th or 8th. The Marathon squad is also the defending NWOSSAA Champions. Once [Read more]
2012 North American Safe Boating Awareness Week
READY, SET, WEAR IT! – YOUR LIFEJACKET WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE THIS SPRING! The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to take this opportunity to join with the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) to encourage everyone to think boating safety this spring. As tens of thousands of Ontarians take to the water on the May [Read more]
Grade 4/5 Students Raise More Than $1500 For Cancer Walk
**VIsit again tonight (Wednesday, May 9th) as the video interview with the Grade 4/5 students is currently uploading. MANITOUWADGE, ON – Grade 4/5 teacher Lise Foucault-Clark says there was no hesitation from her students when she suggested to them that they could participate as a group in this Satuday’s Share the Care Walk fundraiser for [Read more]
AMAZING WALK Kick-Off a HUGE Success!
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, May 6th, 2012 the Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s AMAZING Race WALK Challenge officially began with their Kick Off BBQ at the Manitouwadge Community Clubhouse. MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sunday, May 6th, 2012 the Manitouwadge Family Health Team’s AMAZING WALK Challenge officially began with a Kick-Off BBQ at the Manitouwadge Community Clubhouse. It [Read more]
Motorists encouraged to get to know cyclists a little better
THUNDER BAY, ON – This Monday (April 30), Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Safe Cycling Thunder Bay launched You Know Me. I Ride a Bike. The campaign features ordinary Thunder Bay cyclists that motorists may see every day on local streets and highways. Each cyclist has a story to share with drivers to remind them that [Read more]
OPP – TIME TO THINK SUMMER SAFETY – PART THREE
With May here we all tend to say goodbye to winter and welcome summer and the activities that come with those warm sunny days. Activities may include boating, riding our quads, bicycles, roller blades, swimming and a variety of water sports. No matter what the activity take time to ensure you are doing your best [Read more]
4th Annual Kids Fishing Derby in Nipigon
NIPIGON, ON - Nipigon’s men and women in blue will be helping kids cast a line this spring during the 4th Annual Kids Fish Derby, Saturday, May 12th 1-5pm Nipigon Marina Dock The event, which is free for children and youth of all ages, will run from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Nipigon Marina [Read more]
World Fishing Network Program Features Red Rock
RE: The Dimestore Fishermen – Red Rock Episode The Township of Red Rock is pleased to have worked with The Dimestore Fishermen in June 2011 during the Red Rock Fish and Game Club 15th Annual Trout Derby. The Dimestore Fishermen filmed an Episode in Red Rock and it will be airing on the World Fishing [Read more]
Hard Work Pays Off for St. Martin’s Athletes
TERRACE BAY, ON- The perseverance, commitment and dedication of the St. Martin boys and girls basketball teams finally came to fruition at the annual round robin basketball tournament on April 13th. Boys teams faced off at Lake Superior High School where St. Martin’s team won all but one game while the girls played at Terrace Bay [Read more]
9th Annual Canyon Country Challenge Run-Walk
Dear Race Participant, DORION, ON – The 9th annual Canyon Country Challenge Run/Walk is scheduled to be held Saturday, June 9, 2012, starting at the Dorion Recreation Centre. See link below for the 2012 Entry Form. This form should be filled out and returned to: Marvin Broughton, Canyon Country Challenge RR#1, Dorion, ON. P0T 1K0 or send via [Read more]
Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group Chooses Between Fundraising Events
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group members are finding that our small group is having difficulty maintaining our usual fundraisers. At this time , it’s been a group decision to NOT go forward with the Connie Williams Golf Tournament scheduled for July 7th. We truly appreciate your support and generosity in previous years [Read more]
TEAM SPIRIT & SUPPORT – Key in MFHT AMAZING WALK AROUND THE WORLD!!
MANITOUWADGE RESIDENTS WILL BEGIN A RACE WALK THROUGH 5 COUNTRIES IN 8-WEEKS! Are you ready to embark on the journey with us: across 5 countries, seeing great sights, becoming healthier, and entering for excellent prizes? Gather a team of 6, create a team name, and call the Manitouwadge Family Health Team to register @ 826-3174. You will [Read more]
Ontario Congratulates Top Athletes
McGuinty Government Recognizes Achievements in Amateur Sport Ontario honours some of the province’s top athletes and coaches for their outstanding achievements in amateur sport in 2011. Of the 33 finalists for this year’s Ontario Sport Awards, the following athletes received the top honours in a ceremony last night: Male Athlete of the Year — Patrick [Read more]
FUN WITH FITNESS – Strength Training Your Spirit
When you challenge yourself through exercise, you receive a real sense of accomplishment and control, additionally, working out triggers a release of endorphins, brain chemicals that make you feel great. Endorphins are small, protein molecules that are produced by cells in your nervous system and other parts of your body. An important role of endorphins [Read more]
Wolverines and Falcons Dominate NSSSAA Badminton
MARATHON, ON – Thursday, April 12th, the North Shore Secondary School 2012 Badminton Championships wound up at Marathon High School with the host Junior Falcon badminton team claiming back to back wins claiming gold in three of five events while Manitouwadge High School’s Senior Wolverines team won a very impressive ninth consecutive title. Thanks to Marathon [Read more]
NSSSAA Senior Girls Competition Closest In Years
Tait Wins Epic Battle – Seven Matches Later… MARATHON, ON – At the end of round robin the North Shore Secondary School Athletic Association (NSSSAA) Ladies Singles had a three way tie for 2nd place and a berth at the NWOSSAA badminton Championships in Thunder Bay on April 18th. Tamara Tait from Michipicoten, Tessa Lanteigne [Read more]
Bartlett Commits to Confederation College
THUNDER BAY, ON- In its first announcement regarding the 2012-13 season roster, the Confederation College Thunderhawks Women’s Hockey Team announces that forward Kristen Bartlett has committed to the team. Kristen has confirmed her offer for fall admission into the highly-competitive Medical Radiation Technology program at the college. Bartlett will be graduating from Dryden High School, where [Read more]
Manitouwadge High School April Events & Sports Schedule
Student Photo ID Cards All students are required to purchase their Student Photo ID Cards. They are $10 each and the proceeds will be used for activities to benefit all students and are distributed among the following school groups: Student Council, Athletic Association, and Yearbook. School display photos for sale School display photos for purchase – [Read more]





























