On August 11, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP, Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services, ORNGE, and the Nairn-Hyman Fire Department responded to a fatal collision on Highway 17. Information revealed that a westbound vehicle collided head-on with an eastbound vehicle. A person, 65-years-old, from Elliot Lake was pronounced deceased at the scene. Three other individuals were transported to a local ...
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Ladies Night Golf – August 7
We had 114 golfers! 1st Flight: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Charlee Simon, Spare – 35 2nd: Jody McRae, Chrystal Morden, Rachael Korytko-Amos – 36 3rd: Toni Rutland, Lise Noel, Guylaine Domich – 39 2nd Flight: 1st: Darlene Trovarello, Caroline Desgagne, Lise Noel – 40 2nd: Erin Andrews, Maury O’Neill, Spare – 41 3rd: Linda Guindon, Louise Moran, Spare – 42 3rd ...
Read More »Senior’s Golf – August 7
We had 25 golfers out on another beautiful afternoon in Wawa. 1st Place – Lorna, Linda G. & Andre – 32 2nd Place – Marcelle & Butch – 35 3rd Place – Barb & Scott – 36 Least Putts – Marcelle and Butch – 11 Closest to Pin on #3 – Barb Closest to Pin #7 – Danny Ticket Draws ...
Read More »Split the Pot Lottery returns with bigger prizes!
Split the Pot Lottery is back with more winners than ever! From August 7 to September 18, this collaborative fundraising effort supports 62 participating hospitals across Ontario and offers players 64 total chances to win — 51 chances to win early bird prizes totaling $102,000 and 13 chances to win a split of the grand prize payout, estimated to be ...
Read More »Alliance Takes Nuclear Waste Opposition Message to Communities Throughout Northwestern Ontario
A northern Ontario alliance opposed to plans to transport and bury nuclear waste in northwestern Ontario is taking its message to more than a dozen communities across northern Ontario this month, doing one-day stops with an information table, displays and children’s activities. The all-volunteer effort organized by We the Nuclear Free North began an eight-day tour on August 1st, with ...
Read More »Men’s Night Winners – August 1
187 golfers enjoyed the course, with sunny skies and termperatures of 21C. 1st Flight Score 1st Paul Asselin Jarett Asselin Noah Asselin 30 2nd Jessy Dechamplain Francis Dechamplain Derek Shoppoff 31 3rd Steve Jozin Bill Carruthers Nick Alexopoulos 31 2nd Flight Score 1st Brayden Spooner Bill Matheson Jarret Ralph 32 2nd Jessy Dechamplain Derek Shoppoff Kysten Stevens 32 3rd Jeff ...
Read More »16th annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament
On Friday the 19 of July 2024 the Michipicoten Golf Club hosted the 16th annual William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament. A beautiful sun filled day greeted 138 golfers in attendance. The tournament is held annually to fund local high school bursaries. In addition, the committee will again be supporting a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 429. We ...
Read More »Thank You – William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament Organizers
The William G. Rose Memorial Golf Tournament would like to thank all our generous sponsors and volunteers in making the 16th annual event a huge success. Without your support we would not be where we are today! Thank you, Miigwech, Merci! The Mitchell Family, North of 17 Restaurant, Bay Mills Resort & Casino, Mission Motors of Wawa, Northern Lights Ford, ...
Read More »Angus Gold Continues to Improve Grade of BIF-Hosted Gold System
Angus Gold Inc. is pleased to announce assay results from the first five (5) exploration holes that were completed on the BIF Gold Zone as part of its summer 2024 drill program at the Golden Sky Project in Wawa, Ontario. The first five (5) holes were infill holes drilled on the BIF Gold Zone to improve continuity and understanding of the ...
Read More »Seniors Golf – July 29th
We had 23 golfers out on Monday, the weather cooperated. Although it was quite humid there was no rain. A BIG Congratulations to Jack Parker who got a hole in one on #3. 1st Place -Luan, Ray, John S. – 33 2nd Place – Linda, Andre, Paul – 33 3rd Place – Jennifer, Vic – 34 Least Putts – Cheryl, ...
Read More »Senior’s Golf – July 23, 2024
We had 20 golfers out. 1st Place – Linda/ Vic/ John – 31 2nd Place – Lise/Paul – 33 3rd Place – Jennifer/ Ray – 35 Least Putts – Linda/Vic/John Closest to Pin # 3 – Andre Closest to Pin # 7 – Ray Home Building Centre Voucher – Sue Canadian Tire Voucher – Scott North of 17 Voucher – ...
Read More »MP Sheehan announces nearly $1 million for Algoma District
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parlament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, announced Government of Canada investments totaling $972,057 to help create and advance community economic development opportunities in Northcentral Ontario. The funding will support four projects that will diversify and grow the economy, while helping to maximize the economic potential of ...
Read More »Supreme Court of Canada Release Decision Regarding Ontario’s Appeal of Robinson Huron Treaty Annuities (Restoule) Case
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has released its decision in the Restoule case regarding Ontario’s appeal of Stage 1 and 2 of the Robinson Treaties annuity cases. The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) is very happy with the decision, which vindicates the essential position taken by the the RHTLF throughout this litigation: The Court confirmed that the Robinson ...
Read More »Men’s Night Golf – July 25
171 golfers participated in Men’s Night. It was sunny and 21C. 1st Flight Score 1st Jamie Boylan Caleb Boylan Damon Boylan 30 2nd Dylan Buckell Cain Miller Brandon Case 31 3rd Brayden Spooner Kyston Stevens Isaac Dechamplain 31 2nd Flight Score 1st Chris Buckell Mark Szekely Dan Szekely 33 2nd Anders Dereski Kyle Wood Michel Lemoyne 33 3rd Kevin ...
Read More »Ladies Night Golf – July 24, 2024
We had 117 golfers! 1st Flight: 1st: Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich, Spare – 35 2nd: Charlee Simon, Toni Rutland, Suzanne Lacasse – 37 3rd: Kim Melbourne, Anna-Liisa Klockars, Spare – 38 2nd Flight: 1st: Ashley Coombs, Suzanne Lord, Chanelle Charron – 40 2nd: Lise Bernath, Wendy Smith, Nicole Chapman – 40 3rd: Cassee Provost, Marcie DLF, Spare – 40 3rd ...
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