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Passed away after a lengthy battle with Cancer, at the Mattawa Hospital, on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. Wendy Norma Jean (nee Turcotte) born January 14th, 1953, was the beloved wife of Tom Reynolds.  Loving mother of Colan Ollivier (Priscilla) and Jason Ollivier (Kelly). She will be lovingly remembered by her

Members of Parliament are back in Ottawa and MP Anthony Rota is hoping the session is productive.   The political landscape changed over the summer with the New Democrats cancelling their agreement to support the minority Liberal government until next June.   “Hopefully they’ll do what’s best for people, whether

The Troops are back on the ice later this week for two more pre-season games. They visit Ottawa on Friday night then Owen Sound on Sunday afternoon. Goaltender Dom DiVincentiis, our guest in this week's episode of the Battalion Marching Orders was one of several recent Battalion grads

The Ward 6 vacancy has been filled on West Nipissing Council.   Roland Larabie was welcomed back to the seat during a special meeting of council last week.   Ward 6, representing residents of River Valley, Kipling, Desaulniers and surrounding areas had been declared vacant on August 13, 2024, following Councillor Anne

The North Bay OPP is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 45-year-old man. Police say Norman was last seen on Sunday, Sept. 15 in the John Street area of Mattawa. He’s described as 5'9", 240lbs, with balding hair and an unshaven beard.

Skilled Trades Career Fair in North Bay on October 16th for Students, Parents, and Young Jobseekers Government has expanded successful Level Up! Career Fairs to 15 cities across Ontario to introduce over 35,000 students in grades 7 to 12 to careers in the skilled trades  The Ontario government will

The Powassan Voodoos got goals from four different skaters as they used a well-balanced attack to get by the Elliot Lake Vikings 4-2 Saturday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League meeting at the Powassan Sportsplex. The hometown Voodoos found the mark nearly 14 minutes into the match-up when Justin

The Timmins Rock broke open a close contest with three quick goals midway through the second period to send them on their way to a 5-1 victory over the Powassan Voodoos Friday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Powassan Sportsplex. In the season opener for both clubs,

1944-2024  Marjorie passed away peacefully at Eastholme in Powassan on Sunday September 8, 2024 at the age of 80 yrs.  She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Carr and by her brother Hugh Depencier.  She will be sadly missed by her sister Isobel Walls (Larry) and nephew Steve Walls.  As

July 15, 1932- September 11, 2024  “Come on babe” It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear aunt Fay Maynard which took place on September 11 2024 at Nipissing Manor at the age of 92.  Predeceased by both her parents, Oswald and Violet Maynard, as well