Atikokan Progress

12/10/2025

EVENTS CALENDAR
December 10 forward
We want your letters to Santa ... Drop off at the Progress office or email to progress@ nwon.com

Wednesday, December 10
NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Mall
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Thursday, December 11
Men’s breakfast, 9 am, Pioneer Centre
NorWOSSA court sports: Ignace here
Christmas Story Time, 10 am, EarlyOn
ANFC drop-in, 1:30-3:30 pm, Mall
Christmas cookie making, 3:30 - 5 pm, sign up at EarlyON or 597-6476
Stick & puck (12 and under), 4-5 pm
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Public swim, 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: Yoga 9 am; Needlework 10 am; Canasta 6:30 pm

Friday, December 12
ANFC drop-in 9:30 - 11 am, Mall
Pioneer Club Christmas dinner, Legion (sign-up by Dec.5)
Arena walking 5 - 9 pm

Saturday, December 13
EarlyON drop-in, 9 am - 2 pm
Arts & crafts market, Legion, 11 am - 2 pm
An evening of Christmas carols, Riverview United, 7 pm

Sunday, December 14
Atikokan Christmas Bird Count, Mary & Dave Elder, 697-2008
Arena walking 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Stick & puck, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Public skate 1-2 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm

Monday, December 15
Coffee House, 9 am - 3 pm, Community Fellowship
Christmas crafts, 9:30 am, EarlyON
Community food bank, 1 pm, Gathering Place
EarlyON drop-in, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Adult fitness skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Council meets, 4:30 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON exercises 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Shuffleboard 1 pm

Tuesday, December 16
NorWOSSA court sports: TA here
Service Canada 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR
No bake treats, EarlyON, 10 am
ANFC Coffee Hour, 11 am - 1 pm, Mall
Handmade Holidays family dinner and craft, 4-7 pm, all welcome
Council meets, 4 pm
Stick & puck, ages 13+, 4 pm
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Public swim, 7-8 pm
Northwest Catholic DSB meets, 7 pm (274-2931 x 1222)
Pioneer Centre: Resistance bands 10 am; Tai Chi 11 am; Craft classes 1 pm; Bridge 6:30 pm

Wednesday, December 17
NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
The Social, 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Mall
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Legion Christmas dinner and elections, 5 pm (members only; sign-up at Clubroom)
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Dec. 18 - K-6 Holiday concert, 1 pm, Northern Lakes
Christmas social, 2 pm, Pioneer Centre
Dec. 19 - Alumni volleyball game, noon, Grayson Hall
Dec. 20 - Kids’ Christmas Dance, 6 pm, Riverview United
Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 - School break
Dec. 29 - Lockout-tagout training, Employment Centre, 597-2485
Jan. 7 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Jan. 13 - NorWOSSA court sports: Pelican Falls here
Jan. 27 - AES: Big Sugar, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Jan. 30 - PA Day, both schools
Feb. 10 - ACES: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 12 - AES: The McDades, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 24 - AES: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad (RMTC), 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 27 - PA Day, both schools
Mar. 3 - ACES: Ventastic, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Mar. 14-22 - School break
Apr. 17 - AES: John Wort Hannam, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Apr. 27 - PA Day, both schools
May. 5 - ACES: Chris McKhool Earth, Seas, & Air, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
June 8 - PA Day, both schools
June 26 - Last day of school

12/04/2025

EVENTS CALENDAR
December 5 forward
Christmas Cheer donations are now being accepted at the Progress office and the RBC branch. Gift toys (not to exceed $35-$40) can be dropped at the arena, Bargain! Shop, Library, or Progress.
Hamper application forms are available at the ANFC, Child & Family Services, RAAM Clinic, Community Counselling, and NWHU. Deadline to apply is December 8.
We want your letters to Santa ... Drop off at the Progress office or email to progress@ nwon.com Letters will be in our Christmas edition, December 23.

Friday, December 5
Birthday Tea, 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
ANFC drop-in 5 - 6:30 pm, Mall
Arena walking 5 - 9 pm

Saturday, December 6
Voyageur hockey: U9 Candy Cane Jamboree, 8 am - 8 pm

Sunday, December 7
Arena walking 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Stick & puck, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Public skate 1-2 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm

Monday, December 8
Coffee House, 9 am - 3 pm, Community Fellowship
Christmas crafts, 9:30 am, EarlyON
NorWOSSA court sports: Baibombeh here
Faith Lutheran food bank, 1 pm
EarlyON drop-in, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Adult fitness skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Council postponed to December 16
Junior Rockers, 6:30 pm, Little Falls
Pioneer Centre: VON exercises 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Shuffleboard 1 pm

Tuesday, December 9
NorWOSSA court sports: Rainy River here
No bake treats, EarlyON, 10 am
ANFC Coffee Hour, 11 am - 1 pm, Mall
EarlyON drop-in, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Stick & puck, ages 13+, 4 pm
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Christmas family photo shoot, 5 pm, Métis C&FS, 597-6476
Public swim, 7-8 pm
Pioneer Centre: Resistance bands 10 am; Tai Chi 11 am; Craft classes 1 pm; Bridge 6:30 pm

Wednesday, December 10
NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Mall
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Dec. 11 – Men’s breakfast, 9 am, Pioneer Centre
Christmas cookie making, 3:30 - 5 pm, sign up at EarlyON or 597-6476
NorWOSSA court sports: Ignace here
Dec. 12 - Pioneer Club Christmas dinner, Legion (sign-up by Dec.5)
Dec. 13 - EarlyON drop-in, 9 am - 2 pm
Arts & crafts market, Legion, 11 am - 2 pm
An evening of Christmas carols, Riverview United, 7 pm
Dec. 14 - Atikokan Christmas Bird Count, Mary & Dave Elder, 697-2008
Dec. 16 - NorWOSSA court sports: TA here
Council meets, 4 pm
Handmade Holidays family dinner and craft, 4-7 pm, all welcome
Service Canada 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR
Dec. 17 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
The Social, 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
Legion Christmas dinner and elections, 5 pm (members only; sign-up at Clubroom)
Dec. 18 - K-6 Holiday concert, 1 pm, Northern Lakes
Christmas social, 2 pm, Pioneer Centre
Dec. 19 - Alumni volleyball game, noon, Grayson Hall
Dec. 20 - Kids’ Christmas Dance, 6 pm, Riverview United
Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 - School break
Jan. 7 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Jan. 13 - NorWOSSA court sports: Pelican Falls here
Jan. 27 - AES: Big Sugar, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Jan. 30 - PA Day, both schools
Feb. 10 - ACES: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 12 - AES: The McDades, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 24 - AES: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad (RMTC), 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 27 - PA Day, both schools
Mar. 3 - ACES: Ventastic, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Mar. 14-22 - School break
Apr. 17 - AES: John Wort Hannam, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Apr. 27 - PA Day, both schools
May. 5 - ACES: Chris McKhool Earth, Seas, & Air, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
June 8 - PA Day, both schools
June 26 - Last day of school

Arena walking 2 - 6 pm
Stick & puck, 2 - 3:20 pm
Public skate 3:30 – 4:30
Open House at the Fire Hall
Tuesday, November 4, 6 pm

11/27/2025

FOUND
Big set of keys, found near a public works site on Pine Cres.
Could be from a contractor working at AGH...
Claim at Progress office. (After hours call 597-8250)

11/26/2025

FOUND
Reading glasses. At Home Hardware.
Claim at Progress office.

11/26/2025

EVENTS CALENDAR
November 26 forward
Christmas Cheer donations are now being accepted at the Progress office and the RBC branch. Gift toys (not to exceed $35-$40) can be dropped at the arena, Bargain! Shop, Library, or Progress.
Hamper application forms are available at the ANFC, Child & Family Services, RAAM Clinic, Community Counselling, and NWHU. Deadline to apply is December 8.
We want your letters to Santa ... Drop off at the Progress office or email to progress@ nwon.com Letters will be in our Christmas edition, December 23.

Wednesday, November 26
NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
The Social (Memory Lane Café), 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Mall
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Northern Lakes School council meets, 5 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Thursday, November 27
ANFC drop-in, 1:30-3:30 pm, Mall
Stick & puck (12 and under), 4-5 pm
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
ANFC Family night 4:30 pm
Anchoring Hope, a PhotoVoice exhibit, 6 - 8 pm, Gathering Place
Public swim, 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: Guitar group 3 pm; Canasta 6:30 pm

Friday, November 28
Seniors (65+) Christmas dinner, 5 pm, Legion ($10, sign -up 597-2190)
Arena walking 5 - 9 pm

Saturday, November 29
OPP Stuff-a-Cruiser for the food banks, 10 am - 3 pm, Foodland lot
Christmas food fair, 11 am - 6 pm, Gathering Place
Chicken shoot, 1-4 pm, Legion
Creative Corner, 1-3 pm, Library

Sunday, November 30
Pictograph Christmas Art Market, 2-6 pm, Legion
Arena walking 2:30 - 6 pm
Stick & puck, 2:30 pm
ACES: Greatest Robot Ever, 3 pm, St. Pat’s School
Public skate 3:30 - 4:30
Santa Claus Parade A Candy Cane Christmas, 6 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm

Monday, December 1
Coffee House, 9 am - 3 pm, Community Fellowship
Community food bank, 1 pm, Gathering Place
Adult fitness skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Atikokan Literacy Inc. (Adult Learning Centre) annual meeting, Gathering Place, 5 pm
Christmas card making, 6-8 pm, Métis C&FS, 597-6476
Junior Rockers start, 6:30 pm, Little Falls
Pioneer Centre: VON exercises 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Shuffleboard 1 pm

Tuesday, December 2
ANFC Coffee Hour, 11 am - 1 pm, Mall
Stick & puck, ages 13+, 4 pm
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Public swim, 7-8 pm
Pioneer Centre: Resistance bands 10 am; Tai Chi 11 am; Craft classes 1 pm; Healthy Living 3 pm; Bridge 6:30 pm

Wednesday, December 3
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
NorWOSSA court sports: Red Lake here
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Mall
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Curling (four-person rinks) starts, 6:30 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Dec. 6 - Voyageur hockey: U9 Candy Cane Jamboree, 8 am - 8 pm
Dec. 8 - NorWOSSA court sports: Baibombeh here
Dec. 9 - Christmas family photo shoot, 5 pm, Métis C&FS, 597-6476
NorWOSSA court sports: Rainy River here
Dec. 10 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Dec. 11 - Christmas cookie making, 3:30 - 5 pm, sign up at EarlyON or 597-6476
NorWOSSA court sports: Ignace here
Dec. 13 – Arts & crafts market, Legion, 11 am - 2 pm
An evening of Christmas carols, Riverview United, 7 pm
Dec. 14 - Atikokan Christmas Bird Count, Mary & Dave Elder, 697-2008
Dec. 16 - NorWOSSA court sports: TA here
Handmade Holidays family dinner and craft, 4-7 pm, all welcome
Service Canada 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR
Dec. 17 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
Legion Christmas dinner and elections, 5 pm (members only; sign-up at Clubroom)
Dec. 18 - K-6 Holiday concert, 1 pm, Northern Lakes
Dec. 19 - Alumni volleyball game, noon, Grayson Hall
Dec. 20 - Kids’ Christmas Dance, 6 pm, Riverview United
Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 - School break
Jan. 7 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Jan. 13 - NorWOSSA court sports: Pelican Falls here
Jan. 27 - AES: Big Sugar, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Jan. 30 - PA Day, both schools
Feb. 10 - ACES: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 12 - AES: The McDades, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 24 - AES: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad (RMTC), 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 27 - PA Day, both schools
Mar. 3 - ACES: Ventastic, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Mar. 14-22 - School break
Apr. 17 - AES: John Wort Hannam, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Apr. 27 - PA Day, both schools
May. 5 - ACES: Chris McKhool Earth, Seas, & Air, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
June 8 - PA Day, both schools
June 26 - Last day of school

11/22/2025

11/19/2025

EVENTS CALENDAR
November 19 forward
Christmas Cheer donations are now being accepted at the Progress office and the RBC branch. Gift toys (not to exceed $35-$40) can be dropped at the arena, Bargain! Shop, Library, or Progress.
Hamper application forms are available at the ANFC, Child & Family Services, RAAM Clinic, Community Counselling, and NWHU. Deadline to apply is December 8.

Wednesday, November 19
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Thursday, November 20
Community food bank, 1 pm, Gathering Place
Lunch `n Learn: Living with Dementia, 12:30 pm, Pioneer Centre
ANFC drop-in, Recoonect 1:30-3:30 pm, Mall
Stick & puck (12 and under), 4-5 pm
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Public swim, 7 pm
Comedy show, 8 pm, The Gathering Place
Pioneer Centre: Guitar group 3 pm; Canasta 6:30 pm

Friday, November 21
ANFC drop-in, noon - 1:30 pm, Mall
Arena walking 5 - 9 pm

Saturday, November 22
Creative Corner, 1-3 pm, Library

Sunday, November 23
Music Jam with host Barry Smith, 1:30 pm, Pioneer Centre
Spaghetti supper, 5 pm, Riverview United (roof fund-raiser)
Arena walking 2 - 6 pm
Stick & puck, 2 - 3:20 pm
Public skate 3:30 - 4:30
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm

Monday, November 24
Coffee House, 9 am - 3 pm, Community Fellowship
Faith Lutheran food bank, 1 pm
ANFC Open house, 4-7 pm, Mall
Adult fitness skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON exercises 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Shuffleboard 1 pm

Tuesday, November 25
ANFC Coffee Hour, 11 am - 1 pm, Mall
Service Canada 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR
Stick & puck, ages 13+, 4 pm
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Legion Ladies Auxiliary meets, 6:30 pm, Legion
Public swim, 7-8 pm
Pioneer Centre: Resistance bands 10 am; Tai Chi 11 am; Craft classes 1 pm; Healthy Living 3 pm; Bridge 6:30 pm

Wednesday, November 26
NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
The Social (Memory Lane Café), 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Mall
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Northern Lakes School council meets, 5 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Nov. 27 - Anchoring Hope, a PhotoVoice exhibit, 6 - 8 pm, Gatheriong Place
Nov. 28 - Seniors (65+) Christmas dinner, 5 pm, Legion ($10, sign -up 597-2190)
Nov. 29 - OPP Stuff-a-Cruiser for the food banks, 10 am - 3 pm, Foodland lot
Chicken shoot, 1-4 pm, Legion
Christmas food fair, 11 am - 6 pm, Gathering Place (table rental 597-1242)
Nov. 30 - Pictograph Christmas Art Market, 2-6 pm, Legion
ACES: Greatest Robot Ever, 3 pm, St. Pat’s School
Santa Claus Parade A Candy Cane Christmas, 6 pm
Dec. 1 - Junior Rockers start, 6:30 pm, Little Falls
Dec. 3 - Curling (four-person rinks) starts, 6:30 pm
Dec. 6 - Voyageur hockey: U9 Candy Cane Jamboree, 8 am - 8 pm
Dec. 10 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Dec. 13 – Arts & crafts market, Legion, 11 am - 2 pm
An evening of Christmas carols, Riverview United, 7 pm
Dec. 14 - Atikokan Christmas Bird Count, Mary & Dave Elder, 697-2008
Dec. 16 - Service Canada 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR
Dec. 17 - Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
Dec. 20 - Kids’ Christmas Dance, 6 pm, Riverview United
Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 - School break
Jan. 27 - AES: Big Sugar, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Jan. 30 - PA Day, both schools
Feb. 10 - ACES: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 12 - AES: The McDades, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 24 - AES: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad (RMTC), 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 27 - PA Day, both schools
Mar. 3 - ACES: Ventastic, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Mar. 14-22 - School break
Apr. 17 - AES: John Wort Hannam, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Apr. 27 - PA Day, both schools
May. 5 - ACES: Chris McKhool Earth, Seas, & Air, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
June 8 - PA Day, both schools
June 26 - Last day of school

11/12/2025

EVENTS CALENDAR
November 12 forward

The ANFC has launched a winter apparel drive. Donations of gently used winter clothing – coats, boots, mittens and gloves, hats, scarves, and other cold weather gear are being accepted at the ANFC office in the Voyageur Mall.
This collection will be for everyone to access. If you or someone you know could use a little extra warmth this season, stop by the ANFC’s Mall office and see what is available.

Wednesday, November 12
NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Mall
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Thursday, November 13
ANFC drop-in, 1:30-3:30 pm, Mall
Stick & puck (12 and under), 4-5 pm
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Public swim, 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: Guitar group 3 pm; Canasta 6:30 pm

Friday, November 14
Men`s breakfast, 9 am, Pioneer Centre
ANFC drop-in, 9:30 - 1 am, Mall
Arena walking 5 - 9 pm

Saturday, November 15
Memorial service: Georgia Vinkle, 11 am, Riverview United
CWO George Romick, 1 pm, Legion POSTPONED

Sunday, November 16
Arena walking 1 - 6 pm
U9 exhibition hockey, 1-4 pm, arena
AES: Julian Taylor and Logan Staats, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School

Monday, November 17
Community food bank, 1 pm, Gathering Place
Adult fitness skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON exercises 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Shuffleboard 1 pm

Tuesday, November 18
Lockout-tagout training, Employment Centre, 597 2485
ANFC Coffee Hour, 11 am - 1 pm, Mall
Stick & puck, ages 13+, 4 pm
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Legion Ladies Auxiliary meets, 6:30 pm, Legion
Northwest Catholic DSB meets, 7 pm
Public swim, 7-8 pm
Pioneer Centre: Resistance bands 10 am; Tai Chi 11 am; Craft classes 1 pm; Healthy Living 3 pm; Bridge 6:30 pm

Wednesday, November 19
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Mall
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Nov. 20 - Lunch `n Learn: Living with Dementia, 12:30 pm, Pioneer Centre
Comedy show, 8 pm, The Gathering Place
Nov. 23 - AAA U14 hockey Thunder Bay vs I Falls, noon & 3 pm, arena
Music Jam with host Barry Smith, 1:30 pm, Pioneer Centre
Spaghetti supper, 5 pm, Riverview United (roof fund-raiser)
Nov. 24 - ANFC Open house, 4-7 pm, Mall
Nov. 25 - Service Canada 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR
Nov. 26 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
The Social (Memory Lane Café), 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
Northern Lakes School council meets, 5 pm
Nov. 29 – Christmas food fair, 11 am - 6 pm, Gathering Place (table rental 597-1242)
Nov. 30 - Pictograph Christmas Art Market, 2-6 pm, Legion
ACES: Greatest Robot Ever, 3 pm, St. Pat’s School
Santa Claus Parade A Candy Cane Christmas, 6 pm
Dec. 1 - Junior Rockers start, 6:30 pm, Little Falls
Dec. 3 - Curling (four-person rinks) starts, 6:30 pm
Dec. 6 - Voyageur hockey: U9 Candy Cane Jamboree, 8 am - 8 pm
Dec. 10 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Dec. 13 – Arts & crafts market, Legion, 11 am - 2 pm
An evening of Christmas carols, Riverview United
Dec. 16 - Service Canada 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR
Dec. 17 - Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
Dec. 20 - Kids’ Christmas Dance, 6 pm, Riverview United
Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 - School break
Jan. 27 - AES: Big Sugar, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Jan. 30 - PA Day, both schools
Feb. 10 - ACES: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 12 - AES: The McDades, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 24 - AES: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad (RMTC), 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 27 - PA Day, both schools
Mar. 3 - ACES: Ventastic, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Mar. 14-22 - School break
Apr. 17 - AES: John Wort Hannam, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Apr. 27 - PA Day, both schools
May. 5 - ACES: Chris McKhool Earth, Seas, & Air, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
June 8 - PA Day, both schools
June 26 - Last day of school

11/07/2025

EVENTS CALENDAR
November 7 forward

The Atikokan Native Friendship Centre has launched a winter apparel drive. The agency is accepting donations of gently used winter clothing – coats, boots, mittens and gloves, hats, scarves, and other cold weather gear. Donations are being accepted at the ANFC office in the Voyageur Mall.
This collection will be for everyone to access. If you or someone you know could use a little extra warmth this season, stop by the ANFC’s Mall office and see what is available.

Friday, November 7
PA Day, both schools
Birthday Tea, 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
ANFC drop-in, 5-6:30 pm, Mall
Arena walking 5 - 9 pm

Sunday, November 9
Remembrance Day Tea, 2 pm, Legion
Country concert with Nick Warren, Barry Smith, Colleen Smith, 2-5 pm, CLA drop-in (118 Gorrie) Bring aa food bank donation
Arena walking 2 - 6 pm
Stick & puck, 2 - 3:20 pm
Public skate, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Monday, November 10
Celebration of life: June Monro, 11 am, Riverview United
Faith Lutheran food bank, 1 pm
Adult fitness skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Council meets, 4:30 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON exercises 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Shuffleboard 1 pm

Tuesday, November 11
Remembrance Day service, 10:30 am, Legion
Pioneer Centre: Healthy Living 3 pm; Bridge 6:30 pm
Wednesday, November 12
NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Mall
Public skate, 4 pm, arena
Arena walking 4 -8 pm
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Nov. 14 - Men`s breakfast, 9 am, Pioneer Centre
Nov. 15 – Memorial service: Georgia Vinkle, 11 am, Riverview United
CWO George Romick, 1 pm, Legion
Nov. 16 - U9 exhibition hockey, 1-4 pm, arena
AES: Julian Taylor and Logan Staats, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Nov. 17 - Junior Rockers start, 6:30 pm, Little Falls
Nov. 18 - Lockout-tagout training, Employment Centre, 597 2485
Legion Ladies Auxiliary meets, 6:30 pm, Legion
Northwest Catholic DSB meets, 7 pm
Nov. 19 - Curling (four-person rinks) starts, 6:30 pm
Nov. 20 - Lunch `n Learn: Living with Dementia, 12:30 pm, Pioneer Centre
Doubles curling starts, 6 pm
Comedy show, 8 pm, The Gathering Place
Nov. 23 - AAA U14 hockey Thunder Bay vs I Falls, noon & 3 pm, arena
Music Jam with host Barry Smith, 1:30 pm, Pioneer Centre
Spaghetti supper, 5 pm, Riverview United (roof fund-raiser)
Nov. 25 - Service Canada 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR
Nov. 26 - Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
Northern Lakes School council meets, 5 pm
Nov. 26 - The Social (Memory Lane Café), 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
Nov. 29 - One-day bonspiel (four-end games)
Nov. 30 - One-day doubles bonspiel (text Pam Bujold (807 598-0800) or Jason Johnson (807 598-1034).
Pictograph Christmas Art Market, 2-6 pm, Legion
ACES: Greatest Robot Ever, 3 pm, St. Pat’s School
Santa Claus Parade A Candy Cane Christmas, 6 pm
Dec. 6 – Voyageur hockey: U9 Candy Cane Jamboree, 8 am - 8 pm
Dec. 16 - Service Canada 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR
Dec. 17 - Service Canada 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR
Dec. 20 - Kids’ Christmas Dance, 6 pm, Riverview United
Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 - School break
Jan. 27 - AES: Big Sugar, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Jan. 30 - PA Day, both schools
Feb. 10 - ACES: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 12 - AES: The McDades, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 24 - AES: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad (RMTC), 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 27 - PA Day, both schools
Mar. 3 - ACES: Ventastic, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Mar. 14-22 - School break
Apr. 17 - AES: John Wort Hannam, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Apr. 27 - PA Day, both schools
May. 5 - ACES: Chris McKhool Earth, Seas, & Air, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
June 8 - PA Day, both schools
June 26 - Last day of school

10/29/2025

EVENTS CALENDAR
October 29 forward

Wednesday, October 29
NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Service Canada, 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR building
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
The social (Memory Lane Café), 1-3 pm, Pioneer Centre
ANFC drop-in, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, ANFC (Mall)
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Women’s appreciation dinner, 6 pm, Gathering Place (tickets $10 @ Museum or Library)
Curl Atikokan annual meeting, 7 pm, Little Falls RC
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Pole walking 1 pm (ball diamond)

Thursday, October30
NorWOSSA court sports: Baibombeh
ANFC drop-in, 1:30-3:30 pm, Mall
Hallowe’en Family Night (ANFC and EarlyON), 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Mall
Public swim, 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: Guitar group 3 pm; Canasta 6:30 pm

Friday, October 31
Scare Away Hunger: St. Pat’s School food bank collection, 9 - 11 am

Saturday, November 1
Craft sale, 11 am - 2 pm, Legion
Legion Command darts tryout, 4 pm

Sunday, November 2
End of Daylight Savings Time (Thunder Bay will be on the same time as Atikokan, one hour ahead of Fort Frances)

Monday, November 3
Community food bank, 1 pm, Gathering Place
Pioneer Club meets, 1 pm
Conversations for Mind & Body, speaker Tyler Smith, 7:30 pm livestream (register at rrdoht.ca)
Pioneer Centre: VON exercises 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Shuffleboard 1 pm

Tuesday, November 4
ANFC Coffee Hour, 11 am – 1 pm, Mall
Public swim, 7-8 pm
Pioneer Centre: Resistance bands 10 am; Tai Chi 11 am; Craft classes 1 pm; Healthy Living 3 pm; Bridge 6:30 pm

Wednesday, November 5
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
ANFC Drop-in, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Mall
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Guitar group 1 pm

Nov. 7 - PA Day, both schools
Birthday Tea, 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day service, 10:30 am, Legion
Nov. 12 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Nov. 14 - Men`s breakfast, 9 am, Pioneer Centre
Nov. 16 - AES: Julian Taylor and Logan Staats, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Nov. 20 – Lunch `n Learn: Living with Dementia, 12:30 pm, Pioneer Centre
Comedy show, 8 pm, The Gathering Place
Nov. 23 - Music Jam with host Barry Smith, 1:30 pm, Pioneer Centre
Nov. 26 - The Social (Memory Lane Café), 1 pm, Pioneer Centre
Nov. 30 - ACES: Greatest Robot Ever, 3 pm, St. Pat’s School
A Candy Cane Christmas parade, 6 pm
Dec. 20 - Kids’ Christmas Dance, 6 pm, Riverview United
Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 - School break
Jan. 27 - AES: Big Sugar, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Jan. 30 - PA Day, both schools
Feb. 10 - ACES: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 12 - AES: The Hello Darlins, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 24 - AES: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad (RMTC), 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 27 - PA Day, both schools
Mar. 3 - ACES: Ventastic, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Mar. 14-22 - School break
Apr. 17 - AES: John Wort Hannam, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Apr. 27 - PA Day, both schools
May. 5 - ACES: Chris McKhool Earth, Seas, & Air, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
June 8 - PA Day, both schools
June 26 - Last day of school

10/28/2025

FOUND
Nice walking stick.
Stop in at the Progress on Wednesday or Thursday to claim.

10/22/2025

EVENTS CALENDAR
October 22 forward

Wednesday, October 22
Book & plant sale, 10 am – 6 pm, Library
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Storytime: Ukrainian folklore, 6:30 pm, Library
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Pole walking 1 pm (ball diamond)

Thursday, October 23
Oct. 23-28 - Screen for Life Coach at Zuke Rd. Call (807) 684-7777 to book
Book & plant sale, 10 am – 6 pm, Library
Community food bank, 1 pm, Gathering Place
ANFC drop-in, 1:30-3:30 pm, Mall
Public swim, 7 pm
Pioneer Centre: Guitar group 3 pm; Canasta 6:30 pm

Friday, October 24
ANFC Drop-in, Noon - 1:30 pm, Mall
Book & plant sale, Noon - 5 pm, Library
ANFC Culture Friday 1:30 - 4 pm
Legion Command cribbage try-outs, 5 pm

Saturday, October 25
Northwest Community Legal Clinic annual meeting, 9 am, Super 8 Fort Frances
Trunk or Treat, Halloween fun for kids, 11 am - 1 pm, Arena lot
Meat shoot, 1-4 pm, Legion
Harvest Stew supper, free to all, 5:30 pm., Community Fellowship

Sunday, October 26
Services & Strides Marathon, 9 am, Legion
Jam session (Host Barry Smith 807 597-7642), 1:30 - 4 pm, Pioneer Centre

Monday, October 27
Faith Lutheran food bank, 1 pm, Gathering Place
Pioneer Centre: VON exercises 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Shuffleboard 1 pm

Tuesday, October 28
ANFC coffee hour, 11 am - 1 pm, ANFC (mall)
Service Canada, 1:30 - 4:30 pm, MNR building
Public swim, 7-8 pm
Pioneer Centre: Resistance bands 10 am; Tai Chi 11 am; Craft classes 1 pm; Healthy Living 3 pm; Bridge 6:30 pm

Wednesday, October 29
NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Service Canada, 9 am - 12:30 pm, MNR building
Mom & Me, 11 am, Library
The social (Memory Lane Café), 1-3 pm, Pioneer Centre
ANFC drop-in, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, ANFC (Mall)
Family swim, 6 pm; Aqua Fit 7 pm
Women’s appreciation dinner, 6 pm, Gathering Place (tickets $10 @ Museum or Library)
Curl Atikokan annual meeting, 7 pm, Little Falls RC
Pioneer Centre: VON Exercise 9 am; Coffee 10 am; Bingo 11 am; Pole walking 1 pm (ball diamond)

Oct. 30 - NorWOSSA court sports: Baibombeh
Oct. 31 - Scare Away Hunger: St. Pat’s School food bank collection, 9 - 11 am
Nov. 1 – Craft sale, 11 am - 2 pm, Legion
Legion Command darts tryout, 4 pm
Nov. 2 - End of Daylight Savings Time
Nov. 7 - PA Day, both schools
Nov. 12 - NorWest Animal Clinic 274-7393
Nov. 16 - AES: Julian Taylor and Logan Staats, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Nov. 30 - ACES: Greatest Robot Ever, 3 pm, St. Pat’s School
A Candy Cane Christmas parade, 6 pm
Dec. 20 - Kids’ Christmas Dance, 6 pm, Riverview United
Dec. 20 - Jan. 4 - School break
Jan. 27 - AES: Big Sugar, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Jan. 30 - PA Day, both schools
Feb. 10 - ACES: Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 12 - AES: The Hello Darlins, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 24 - AES: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad (RMTC), 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Feb. 27 - PA Day, both schools
Mar. 3 - ACES: Ventastic, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Mar. 14-22 - School break
Apr. 17 - AES: John Wort Hannam, 7:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
Apr. 27 - PA Day, both schools
May. 5 - ACES: Chris McKhool Earth, Seas, & Air, 6:30 pm, St. Pat’s School
June 8 - PA Day, both schools
June 26 - Last day of school