It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew George Keough. Andrew passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at the age of 52. Andrew was born on Jan. 3, 1961 in Sydney, Nova Scotia to Edith Marie and Daniel Maurice Keough. Andrew moved to Manitouwadge in 1979 to work in [Read more]
Dear Editor Please accept this letter as my avenue to inform the snowmobiling fraternity that the remaining monetary assets of the Manitou Sno Drifters have been returned to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) as required under the terms and conditions of membership in the OFSC. The [Read more]
The following statement was release December 9, 2013 by the Hon. Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines; interview with Minister Gravelle below. “I am pleased that we have been able to find a solution to the situation faced by the Township of Manitouwadge regarding [Read more]
TYLER’S THOUGHTS November 30th, 2013, the world was shocked to learn about the death of actor Paul Walker and his friend and financial advisor Roger Rodas. They succumbed to injuries suffered as a result of a car crash in Valencia, California. Walker was a different kind of celebrity. He used [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Manitouwadge arts enthusiastswere treated to a very special evening recently as the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestras’ visited as part of the TBSO on Tour. Having performed a very well received set, for local school children in the morning, the orchestra led by [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The Township of Manitouwadge has advised residents and businesses that their landfill site is closed until further notice due to continuing dispute regarding the maintenance of the Industrial Road previously known as Hwy 625 (circa 1960) following considerable snowfall and what [Read more]
From the Editor: Fire Chief Owen Cranney provided OntarioNewsNorth.com with the Press Release below which has been sent to local Police and EMS services. December 5th, 2013 Notice of Change in Service Please be advised that the Township of Manitouwadge has suspend motor vehicle extrication and [Read more]
This information is provided as a public service (From http://www.mto.gov.on.ca ) . Please be advised that winter driving conditions can change very quickly, especially when dealing with drifting or blowing snow. Although we endeavor to ensure that the information is as current and accurate as [Read more]
Original story submitted in French by École Publique Franco-Manitou; Cliquer ici pour la version française MANITOUWADGE, ON – Earlier this week, students from 1st to 4th grade at École Publique Franco-Manitou, observed several signs announcing the arrival of Santa’s elves in [Read more]
3:30 PM EST Wednesday 04 December 2013 Significant snowfall today and tonight. A strengthening low pressure system over Iowa this afternoon will track northeast reaching Lake Superior tonight and James Bay Thursday evening. An area of snow is spreading into Northwestern Ontario and will spread into [Read more]
**CLICK HERE for OntarioNewsNorth.com’s coverage of the MHS Wolverines including full results from OFSAA, photos of Wolverines at OFSAA (Courtesy Alethea Doucet) and/or Scroll down below article for video of their Friday game at West Ferris SS Wolverines finish 3rd in Pool C NORTH BAY, ON [Read more]
TYLER’s TWO CENTS Very few franchises have enjoyed the longevity, diversity and box office success of X-Men. With six films already in the series (including this week’s headliner), a seventh film is currently in production. Take into consideration the combined worldwide box office revenue of a [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Monday afternoon, November 25th, students gathered in their school families to celebrate a cultural event known as “La Sainte-Catherine”. Saint Catherine is the patron saint of young girls, teachers, librarians, and unmarried women. She lived in the 4th century, and [Read more]
Release by OHA courtesy MGH Aerial view of Manitouwadge General Hospital; click to visit hospital website. Photo MGH The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) recently released a document titled; “Enhancing Access Through Integration” (Click to read full document) It highlights 19 Small, Rural, [Read more]
TYLER TALKS Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony Hopkins – All very familiar and prominent figures in Hollywood. What do you get when you combine all of their talents together- Red 2 – this week’s top new release! Add in Mary-Louise Parker (of [Read more]
