Introducing: The Mayor’s Spirit of Atikokan Culture Awards

August 31, 2010

Culture Days September 26 Press Release Nominations are open for the first Mayor’s Spirit of Atikokan Culture Awards. These awards are intended to recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations who contribute to the cultural character of the community. This year the awards will recognize achievements in the creative arts and heritage. The timing of [...]

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Front-line services and staffing will not be reduced

August 31, 2010

FACS to amalgamate with Kenora-Patricia agency Michael McKinnon The family and children’s services agencies for the Rainy River and Kenora-Patricia districts have started work on amalgamating into one new organization. The move is being made to save money, and all involved are emphasizing that “there will be no reduction in front-line services to clients, or [...]

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Late blight strikes gardens across NWO

August 31, 2010

Jessica Smith Right at the time of year when gardeners’ mouths begin watering for ripened home grown tomatoes, many have noticed something strange happening to their tomato plants this summer. “For the first time in thirty years, they are completely wiped out,” said Maple Crescent’s Pentti Aho. “Everything starts drying up and then they rot,

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Walkers to raise funds in support of research into new MS Treatment

August 31, 2010

Second Lucy in the Sky Walk for MS September 12 Jessica Smith Atikokan’s second Lucy in the Sky Walk for MS happens Sunday, September 12, with funds raised going to support those with MS and research on a procedure that is offering new hope to those with the debilitating disease. “We’re excited because local MS [...]

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Homesteaders’ Fair a chance to show your stuff

August 31, 2010

In conjunction with Atikokan Trade Show, September 17-18 Jessica Smith Are you a homesteader? Well if you hunt, fish, camp, garden, craft, cook, bake, preserve, paint or carve, you might have something to contribute to the Atikokan Trade Show’s first Homesteaders’ Fair, September 17-18 at the Little Falls Community Centre. The Centennial Museum and Chamber [...]

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Around Town

August 23, 2010

At the galleries this week: Pictograph features the work of Kendra Faykes (Mon. – Sat., 11 am – 4 pm); Arts Centre features the work of James Harvey (Mon. – Fri., 9 am – 5 pm); Museum features Gen X, Atikokan in the 1980s (Mon. 10 am – 5 pm, Tue. – Fri. 10 am [...]

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Alton Kenneth Qualie

August 23, 2010

Alton Kenneth Qualie The family regrets to announce the sudden passing of Al Qualie, 75,  on Thursday, August 5, 2010. Al is survived by his wife Judith; daughters, Dianna (Laurence) Thomas, Lori-Ann (Paul) Sowczenko, Christine Qualie; grandchildren Vanessa, Dustin (Chrissy), David (Emily), Brittany, Joshua; great-grandchildren Troy, Collin, Brooklyn, Connor, Wyatt, Hayden; sisters Gloria Youd

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Gordon Patzel

August 23, 2010

Gordon Patzel Gordon Patzel, 78, passed away at Sault Area Hospital (Plummer Site), Sunday, August 8, 2010 with his beloved family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. Gordon was born October 26, 1931, in  Elm Creek, Manitoba, baptized May 30, 1933, and married August 15, 1953 in Winnipeg. Gordon

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After 4x4s and bass boats come the horses…

August 23, 2010

Spur the Cure, Kiwanis Fall Fair, Steep Rock ride Jessica Smith Not bad for a four-horse town. Atikokan’s equestrians are small in number, but you wouldn’t know it from the presence they make in the region and the scale of events they host here. Local riders raised over $1,400 in the Spur the Cure fundraising [...]

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Quetico North inukshuk a hit with travellers

August 23, 2010

Jessica Smith A large figure has sprung up along Highway 11 in recent weeks and quickly become a roadside attraction for Quetico North visitors. Around ten feet tall, the massive inukshuk sits at the entrance and helpfully directs motorists to the Eva Lake restaurant and outfitting business. QN part owner Clint

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