Diabetes: In the Aboriginal Community by Karina Hunter Pic River residents living with diabetes have a new tool at their disposal, the ‘Diabetes: In the Aboriginal Community’ information pamphlet. Since January 2010, the Pic River Health Centre, has conducted extensive research to [Read more]
Enviroshake® puts a high-tech and hard-wearing twist on cedar shingles May 14, 2010 RAISING THE ROOF Traditional cedar shakes add beauty and rustic charm to a home’s exterior. But wind, rain and fluctuating temperatures can exact a heavy toll, requiring a homeowner to replace the roof every 10 [Read more]
May 13, 2010 2:00 PM Decision Aims To Bring More Stability To The Hog Marketing System Producers will now have greater clarity and stability in the way hogs are marketed in Ontario.The Honourable Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has concluded a ministerial review of [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – 05.13.10 This Thursday, May 13th, Manitouwadge’s Annual Community Yard Sale was held at the Recreation Centre Arena. Throughout the weeks preeceding the event, residents were encouraged to drop off furniture or household items, in good condition, which they no longer [Read more]
Dreams Come True as Nipigon Opens Paddle to the Sea Park (Nipigon, ON) Despite a bit of chilly weather, the opening of the Paddle-to-the-Sea Park was well attended and enjoyed international participation with a wooden Paddle-to-the-Sea carving sent all the way to Northwestern Ontario from [Read more]
Northshore Relay for Life in need of Sponsors by Karina Hunter The Northshore Relay for Life committee, 14 volunteers chaired by Suzanne Matheson, met in Manitouwadge at the boardroom of the General Hospital Tuesday evening to discuss progress and identify tasks yet to be assigned to a specific [Read more]
McGuinty Government Reducing Time Paramedics Spend In Hospitals, Creating Jobs Ontario is helping hospitals create more nursing positions dedicated to assisting patients who arrive in emergency rooms (ERs) by ambulance. The province is providing $9.6 million for municipalities to create over 90 [Read more]
MMHA Season Ends by April Robinson and Karina Hunter Saturday May 1st, Manitouwadge Minor Hockey Association (MMHA) hosted their annual year-end banquet at the Recreation Centre auditorium. Parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and most especially hockey players of all shapes and sizes [Read more]
NATSCO Mechanical Contractors Inc. Fined $70,000 After Worker Seriously Injured May 13, 2010 3:15 PM Sarnia, Ont. – NATSCO Mechanical Contractors Inc., a Sarnia-based company, was fined $70,000 on May 10 for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) after a worker [Read more]
May 13, 2010 2:20 PM McGuinty Government Enforcement Blitz Helping Reduce Falls Hazards Ontario is taking additional action to improve the safety of workers on construction sites by increasing enforcement of violations and enhancing awareness of safety measures. The province is implementing new [Read more]
Pictured are Parent Council President Denis Lanteigne (Left) and Principal Brian Johnson as they worked diligently last Friday to keep up with demand from hungry students; cooking hot dogs and hamburgers which were sold as part of ongoing fundraising activies at Manitouwadge High [Read more]
Feature Film Casting in Thunder Bay Award winning ‘Bay City’ feature film director Rodney Dwira is holding open casting calls to find actors and extras for his new police drama feature film ‘10-57’. The film, budgeted under a million dollars, will be shooting in Thunder Bay between mid-June [Read more]
Pic River recognizes National Aboriginal Diabetes Day by Karina Hunter PIC RIVER FIRST NATION,– 05.07.10, National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day was recognized in Pic River with a Diabetes Health Fair and Annual Diabetes Poker Walk last Friday, organized by Community Health Nurse [Read more]
May 12, 2010 3:30 PM McGuinty Government Introduces Not-For-Profit Corporations Act Ontario is taking action to make it easier for not-for-profit corporations to operate and do business in today’s marketplace while strengthening the economy and creating jobs. Ontario’s not-for-profit [Read more]
Preparations continue for Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – 05.11.10 – Yesterday evening, at Manitouwadge’s Golden Age Club, Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games Organizer for games in Manitouwadge, Ron Sheppard, met with volunteers who will [Read more]
