White River’s First Annual Ladies’ Fish Derby by Karina Hunter CROCKER LAKE – June 13th, White River’s 1st Annual Ladies’ Fish Derby, wound up tonight with a fish fry at Crocker Lake. Though only 6 ladies registered for the derby, plenty of fun was had throughout the weekend as each of [Read more]
The White River Ladies’ Fish Derby begins today and it is not yet too late to enter as organizers will continue to take registrations at R&J Variety in White River until 5pm today, Friday 11th and then again from 7-10pm tonight at Crocker Lake Campground. If you’d like to [Read more]
White River’s Winnie the Pooh Plaque Stolen (WHITE RIVER, ON.) – On June 7, 2010 at 9:40 am Superior East OPP in White River received a report that sometime after noon on June 6, 2010 person(s) unknown had forcibly removed a bronze plaque from its wooden stand. The plaque contains [Read more]
Superior District 3B Seniors to continue to Oshawa by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE , ON – 06.05.10 Competitors from Marathon, Manitouwadge, Schreiber, Pic Mobert and White River wrapped up 2 weeks of competition Thursday evening as a buffet-style banquet was held at the Manitouwadge Golden Age [Read more]
Forest fire situation update- East Fire Region June 5, 2010 At 12:01 a.m. June 4, the Restricted Fire Zone across much of northeastern Ontario, including Manitoulin Island, was lifted. However, it remains in place for areas south of Wawa including the districts of Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and [Read more]
13 Alcohol and Boating Related Charges Laid (SUPERIOR EAST OPP) – On the afternoon of June 2, 2010 members of Superior East OPP along with the OPP Marine Unit conducted conducted patrols of Dog Lake and Wabitongushi Lake near Missanabie, Ontario. A number of water craft were checked and [Read more]
WHITE RIVER,ON – The Township of White River will be celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary July 10th; recognizing the importance of this occasion, it was decided that a monthly newsletter, which includes: a calendar of events, stories from the past 125 years, historical information & [Read more]
Updated forecasts for Northern Ontario issued by Environment Canada at 5.45 pm edt Thursday 27 May 2010 for tonight Friday and Friday night. Lake Nipigon – Wabakimi Tonight..Clear. Becoming cloudy periods after midnight. Low 8. Friday..A mix of sun and cloud. High 24. UV index 8 or very high. [Read more]
Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games – Euchre Results by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON –The Superior District 3B Senior Summer Games kicked off in Manitouwadge yesterday with Euchre & Bid Euchre games at the Golden Age Club. Teams from White River, Pic Mobert, Manitouwadge, [Read more]
FROM/DE:Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau DATE: 21 May 2010 Marihuana and Switchblade Knife Seized in Chapleau Search Warrant (Chapleau, ON) –The Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Drug Enforcement Unit and the OPP Superior East Detachment executed a [Read more]
FROM/DE: SUPERIOR EAST OPP DATE: May 25, 2010 MISCHIEF AT DOMTAR MILL (WHITE RIVER, ON.) – On May 20, 2010 Superior East OPP attended the Domtar Mill regarding a report of a Break, Enter and Mischief at that location. Investigation revealed that person(s) unknown had entered by [Read more]
May 17, 2010 2:15 PM McGuinty Government’s Proposed Act Will Deliver Results For Business As part of Open Ontario, the province is taking steps to support economic growth and foster simpler, better and faster interaction between government and business. Today the province introduced the Open [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]
