NIPIGON, ON – June 4, 2012 at 1:05 p.m. an officer of the North West Region Highway Safety Division of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vessel check at the South Bay Launch of Lake Nipigon. The officer checked 2 vessels and found that the operators had been drinking. The two [Read more]
OPP INVESTIGATE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION NIPIGON, ON – Saturday June 2, 2012 at 6:00 am, Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a single vehicle collision on Hwy 17, Township of Wiggins, west of Pays Plat First Nation. The driver of an east bound car left the [Read more]
Did you know that Independent Singer Songwriter Fred Eaglesmith has over 19 albums now? Did you know that he has been on the David Letterman Show? How about this – The Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam Tour is soon about to take off on a tour of Northern Ontario, beginning this year at a [Read more]
DORION, ON – Preparations continue for the 2012 Canyon Country Challenge and Marvin and Bonnie Brought would like to remind everyone that the early bird registration is on or before this Friday, May 25. Marvin and Bonnie thank everyone who has already registered. Those who have not can [Read more]
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 [Read more]
St. Hilary School News Catholic Education Week at St. Hilary’s in Red Rock has concluded for another year. The activities and special events were numerous and varied! We began with a prayer service and blessing with Deacon Leo Marchand on Monday and followed through with our Annual Speech Arts [Read more]
RE: Township of Red Rock Website RED ROCK, ON – The Economic Development Officer, Sarah Clowes, and Morgan Lemieux, a high school co-op student, have been working diligently over the last three months updating the Township’s website. The new website launched on May 2nd . The Township hopes [Read more]
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 [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – Monday April 30 2012 at approximately 6:25 p.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11, Township of Greenstone. A 2011 Dodge pick up truck involved in a wide load escort left the roadway. While receiving assistance [Read more]
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 [Read more]
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 [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police advise travellers that Highway 17 between marathon and Nipigon is closed until road surface conditions improve. East bound Highway 17 is being re-routed north on Highway 11 at Nipigon. It is unknown when the road advisory will end. Always use [Read more]
SCHREIBER IMPAIRED DRIVER CHARGED NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of March 30 – April 1, 2012 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP): Responded to 29 calls for service; Issued 48 Provincial Offence Notices; Investigated 2 motor vehicle collisions; Conducted 4 R.I.D.E. [Read more]
RED ROCK, ON – Red Rock Welcoming Committee was pleased to present a new bundle of joy with a nice bundle of gifts recently. The Red Rock 2012 New Years Baby, Jackson Henry Nystrom, was born on January 16, 2012 to Dale and Melissa Nystrom. Their new baby boy was a healthy 7lbs 5 oz and [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – March 18 2012 at 4:15 p.m., Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an assault from a woman walking her infant in the Town of Nipigon. The woman was pushing her child in a stroller on Bell Street when a beer can was thrown at them from a passing motor [Read more]
