MANITOUWADGE, ON – Friday, February 18th, Junior and Senior Kindergarten students, and their teachers, from Our Lady of Lourdes travelled, with the help of parent drivers, to Kiwissa Ski Centre for an afternoon of sliding and fun. Teachers had brought along crazy carpets while several [Read more]
Mother’s volunteer behind the counter as classes of students come through to shop. MANITOUWADGE, ON– Friday, February 25th students Amy Bodak (Grade 5) and Sydney-Mae Courtemanche (Grade 6), from Our Lady of Lourdes School, were thrilled with the support shown by students, [Read more]
February 25, 2011 The search has begun for exceptional employers in Northwestern Ontario who are helping to build tomorrow’s skilled workforce by training new apprentices. Nominations for the 2011 Minister’s Awards for Apprenticeship Training are now open. The awards celebrate and encourage [Read more]
NOSM Begins Search for New Associate Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is beginning the search for a new Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education. The Postgraduate Education Unit of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine is responsible [Read more]
Sault Ste. Marie teacher surprised by Parks Canada staff at school assembly February 24, 2011 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Yesterday, during an assembly at Grand View Public School in Sault Ste. Marie, Parks Canada staff members Pamela Jalak and Jeanette Cowen surprised teacher Jackie Barrett with [Read more]
NAN, CANADA AND LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY COME TOGETHER FOR HISTORIC TREATY SYMPOSIUM THUNDER BAY, ON – The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)/Canada Treaty Discussion Forum, in partnership with Lakehead University’s Aboriginal Initiatives, are hosting an historic Treaty Symposium. The two-day event, [Read more]
MANITOUWADGDE, ON – Wednesday, February 23rd, law enforcement will face off against local teens for a fun game of pick up volleyball. Youth Justice Committee Coordinator Isobel Nobel has organized many of these fun games in recent years both against the High School students and senior [Read more]
FEBRUARY 22 School Council Meeting – 7 pm in the library 23 Youth Justice Committee & OPP invite students, staff and parents/guardians to a pick up volleyball game @ 3:30. No teams. Just fun! Free draw for a chance to win a prize. Come to play or [Read more]
Life at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School MANITOUWADGE, ON – The grade 5/6 students in Mrs. Gillman’s class took the Egyptian unit to heart and mummified some “pharaohs” (Barbie dolls and action figures – even a walking doll). They started with gauze and plaster bandages to [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS MANITOUWADGE, ON – As has been the custom for many years now on the Friday afternoon of Frosty Days week, our students and staff have been given a reprieve from ‘book learning’ and been encouraged to take advantage of some fun time and select an [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The Manitouwadge Wolverines won a third consecutive Jr. Girls Volleyball title with a 25-7, 25-11 win over the host Lake Superior Stingers. Earlier in the day, the Wolverines defeated a strong St. Joseph team 25-7, 25-15. St. Joseph took home Silver with a decisive [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Last Thursday, February 10th, crafters at Schreiber Public Library enjoyed an extra-special craft as Lynne Kennedy helped the children discover their artistic side with Valentine’s Day crafts. There is always something interesting happening at the Schreiber Public [Read more]
McGuinty Government Making Life Easier for New Residents Drivers moving between Ontario and Northern Ireland can now exchange their driver’s licences upon relocation without having to take a written or road test. As of February 3rd, people moving to Ontario from Northern Ireland exchange [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Holy Angels Catholic School’s Grade 5/6 class are participating in an exciting nine week program, D.A.R.E, to help them resist pressures which may influence them to experiment with drugs and alcohol. This program is given by the O.P.P. Constable Carol Michtics and her [Read more]
St. Hilary School Hosts Annual Senior/Grandparent’s Tea RED ROCK, ON – Friday, February 11, 2011, love was in the air at St. Hilary School. Sponsored by St. Hilary’s School Council, a “Valentine Tea” was held for all seniors and grandparents (of the students) in [Read more]
