West Nipissing Ouest

Sturgeon Falls is known for many things…but rock climbing?

Marc Roberge — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:44:40 +0000

Sturgeon caviar, chip stands, fishing and other outdoor sports are but a few of the many things West Nipissing is famous for. From the scenic lakes, rivers and forest to some of our home town heroes such as France Gareau and Moe Mantha (Sr. and Jr.), we have a lot to be proud of. But [...]

Crystal Falls man in custody

Admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:55:25 +0000

Matthew Dubeau, aged 22, of Crystal Falls in the Municipality of West Nipissing is in custody and will appear in bail court this morning on numerous charges including theft, uttering forged documents and breach of probation. West Nipissing Police investigated allegations that the victim stole personal cheques belonging to the victim, wrote the cheques to [...]

Sturgeon Falls Brush Group brings expertise to massive Windsor-Essex Parkway Project

Marc Roberge — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:31:52 +0000

It should come as no surprise that West Nipissing has a vast pool of specialized, skilled and experienced tradesmen and professionals. In fact, local workers and businesses often offer specialized services that are surprisingly rare outside the geographical boundaries of our community. With the boom in construction across Ontario and Canada as a whole over [...]

Knock, knock… – February 23, 2012 Cartoon

Marc Roberge — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:40:46 +0000

This week’s cartoon pits the convenience of technology versus the inherent human tendency for laziness. Somewhere in the mix, we find how our gadgets can make even the most mundane things a tad impersonal. My wife and I went to pick up our daughter at her friend’s house and just as I was going to [...]

Sudbury OPP continue to investigate fatal motor vehicle collision on highway 64 and 69

TJ Quesnel — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:23:39 +0000

Members of the Sudbury OPP remain on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 69 south of Highway 64. At approximately 9:45 PM last evening, a snowplow travelling south bound collided with a north bound tractor trailer. The collision caused the tractor trailer to enter the northbound ditch. The male driver of [...]

ROAD ADVISORY

TJ Quesnel — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:26:35 +0000

Hwy 69 just south of Hwy 64 Closed Sudbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory: Location: Highway 69 just south of 64 Brief Description of Event: Serious injury motor vehicle collision Detour (if available): Hwy 607 and Hwy 604 small vehicles only Estimated duration of Road Advisory: T.B.A.

Vanthof working with MTO to overcome road blocks

TJ Quesnel — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:50:53 +0000

Turning the corner? The members of the Provincial NDP had their last meeting with the MTO last Wednesday. The Northern Roads Report put together by the NDP is set to move forward following the meeting with the Minister. New Democrat John Vanthof, MPP for Timiskaming-Cochrane along with fellow New Democrat Gilles Bisson, MPP for Timmins-James [...]

Win a $50 Tim Hortons Gift Card!

Marc Roberge — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:57:49 +0000

Lumberjacks complete regular season with 2 wins!

TJ Quesnel — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:27:45 +0000

The Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks finished their regular season on the weekend with a pair of wins, Friday in Mattawa and Saturday in Toronto. The Jacks finish the GMHL season in second place, with a record of 35-7-0. Friday in Mattawa, Illes Gallo scored a pair of goals, with Adam McPharland, Chris Osellame, Dale Hatfield and [...]

Back To The Future – West Nipissing Police Service Debate Back on the Agenda

Marc Roberge — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:55:55 +0000

When presented with this year’s West Nipissing Police Services budget, Mayor Joanne Savage and Councillor Denise Brisson decided it might be time to have another look at what the Ontario Provincial Police might have to offer in the way of services versus cost savings to West Nipissing taxpayers. Back in 1999 when West Nipissing Ouest [...]