*See video below of performance and interview with Kari, Media Rep African Chidlren’s Choir. MARATHON, ON – Wednesday evening, November 3rd Marathon residents assembled at St.John’s United Church for a very special performance which can only be described as incredibly moving and [Read more]
Poppy campaign gets a break from HST in time for Remembrance Day Once again, New Democrats are fighting to better support Canada’s veterans. On October 28th, these efforts paid off when the government lifted the 13 per cent HST from poppies and wreaths, meaning all donations from the [Read more]
Will Your Christmas Gifts Change The World? MARATHON, ON – The Global Christmas Market Place is scheduled to take place in Marathon again this year, thanks to the support of St.John’s United Church. It will take place at St. John’s on Friday evening November 12 and Saturday November [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Monday, November 1st Free Games Week kicked off at the Manitouwadge Recreation Centre auditorium with Family Game Night. Though attendance was less then expected, those who did attend had a great time playing ladderball, 10-pin bowling, horshoes, stack’em and other games [Read more]
Community Power Awards nominees announcedThe Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) has announced the Community Power Award nominees for 2010 and Pic River’s Director of Energy, Byron LeClair is among those nominated for the pretisious award. The Community Power Award is presented [Read more]
It is a BUSY day on the Northshore! Readers could’ve had advance notice of all these events through the Northshore Calendar (link above). Get out of your house and enjoy one of these activities in your community! Don’t forget your flu shot, this week Terrace Bay & Schreiber Flu [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON –The Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a Fail to Remain fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred the morning of October 31, 2010. At approximately 6:30am police attended Hwy 11 and 17, Nipigon Bridge just east of Nipigon, where it was reported [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Approximately 60 volunteers, drivers, door-to-door canvassers and sorters, with Marthon’s 1st Trick or Eat™, organized by Karen Richard, went out on Halloween night, October 31st 2010, collecting non-perishable food items for theMarathon Collective Community Food [Read more]
It is time to celebrate! You are cordially invited to join us for our: PARO’s Women of Distinction Awards & Trade Show PARO AGM 2010 Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Slovak Legion, 801 Atlantic Avenue, Thunder Bay: Awards & Trade show 5:00pm to 9:00pm AGM 9:00pm The Key-Note speakers for [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Free Games Week begins today, Monday, November 1st at the Recreation Centre Auditorium with Family Games Night from 5-7pm. The events being offered by the Community Programming Department this week, including Ring Toss, Horseshoes, 10-Pin Bowling, Shuffleboard, Ladder Ball [Read more]
Manitouwadge High School Special Event Schedule November: 1st School Council Meeting – 7 pm in the library – all welcome 2nd Adventures in Cooking – The Family Place/Best Start Hub – held every Tuesday for 5 weeks in room 146 for registered 8 – 12 year olds [Read more]
Marathon & District Chamber of Commerce MEET & GREET CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday November 26, 2010 7:00pm – 10:00pm The Curling Club Enjoy a night out with friends, colleagues and the community. Fun, Food and Prizes to be won! [Read more]
Though these are the same as the tips published from Kenora OPP earlier in the week, I felt it was a message worth repeating. Thank you to Superior East OPP for keeping our kids safe Haloween night. HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS – PLAY SAFE SUPERIOR EAST OPP – Members of Superior East OPP wish to [Read more]
LIFE AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Today has been a very busy day at Our Lady of Lourdes School. You guessed it! It was the Halloween Frenzie! What a terrific day it was! The morning unfolded as usual, focussing on Literacy and Numeracy. In the afternoon, Miss Gorges’ grade one [Read more]
Halloween – Play Safe Members of your local OPP detachment are reminding drivers to take extra care on Sunday evening as the streets will be filled with ghosts and goblins. Police are also reminding the kids and parents of a few safety tips to consider: Wear bright or [Read more]
