Lucas Punkari

The Sleeping Giant

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Former Sports Hobo - Let's Remember Some Sports Podcast Host - Soo Greyhounds and Kyle Larson Supporter - Northern Ontario and Upper Peninsula Truther

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LETTER: Motorcyclists must stay safe on provincial roads

1 month ago | sootoday.com | Lucas Punkari

SooToday received the following letter about motorcycle safety. Motorcycle statistics as reported by the OPP are alarming. To add to their report, the province of Ontario publishes an annual ORSAR (Ontario Road Safety Annual Report) document. This report paints a more complete picture, as it encompasses all of Ontario, not just the OPP patrolled jurisdictions. Using the OPP numbers provided we see 31 per cent of motorcyclists killed last year were not at fault.
ROBERT (BOB) BRZEZINSKI

1 month ago | sootoday.com | Lucas Punkari

We remember good times when we think of you. You were a great Dad to Paula and we wish you were here to play with your granddaughter, Norra. You are missed. Lee Ann and John Pearson and family
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg author launches book with global connections - SNNewsWatch.com

Jan 9, 2025 | snnewswatch.com | Lucas Punkari

Chantelle Richmond held a book launch and signing event at the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Community Hall on Wednesday night.
Local author writes book to help kids with their emotions - TBNewsWatch.com

Mar 18, 2024 | tbnewswatch.com | Lucas Punkari

Elementary school teacher Dave Mossman co-wrote a book focusing on social-emotional learning issues that kids face today with managing their emotions and their behaviours.
Northwestern Fur Trappers Association looking to the future

Mar 5, 2024 | northernontariobusiness.com | Lucas Punkari

THUNDER BAY – The Northwestern Fur Trappers Association have a couple of goals in mind for their annual convention at the CLE Heritage Building, held last weekend. In addition to having their members under one roof, they are also looking to make sure their way of life continues for years to come. “I think the big thing for trappers is that we want to preserve what we do.
Tiny homes project benefitting students and Indigenous communities

Feb 20, 2024 | northernontariobusiness.com | Lucas Punkari

THUNDER BAY – For Grade 12 Hammarskjold High School student Hunter Ritch, the program that he’s been involved with for the last couple of years hits close to home. Ritch — who is from Eabametoong First Nation — is part of KZ Lodge, which is an Indigenous skilled trades training program that celebrated the completion of their second modular home, which is destined for a Matawa First Nations community. “It means a lot,” Ritch said.
Raiders end losing skid with a shootout triumph over Tri-City

Nov 7, 2023 | paherald.sk.ca | Lucas Punkari

The Prince Albert Raiders brought a halt to a three-game losing streak in dramatic fashion in Kennewick, Wash. Friday night. Aliaksei Protas tied things up with 54.8 seconds to go and Ilya Usau had the lone goal in a shootout as the Raiders improved to 8-2-3-0 in a 3-2 affair with the Tri-City Americans. “We were resilient tonight,” Raiders assistant coach Jeff Truitt said on the 900 CKBI post-game show.
Raiders drop third straight

Nov 7, 2023 | paherald.sk.ca | Lucas Punkari

Turnovers and penalties put the Prince Albert Raiders in a hole Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Ore. Although they were able to claw their way back in the final frame, the Raiders suffered their third consecutive loss on their US Division road trip as they dropped a 4-3 decision to the Portland Winterhawks. “I thought it was two different games for sure,” Raiders head coach Marc Habscheid said.
Reid proud of Marlins at Westerns

Sep 5, 2023 | brandonsun.com | Lucas Punkari

When the Brandon Marlins took to the diamond in Prince Albert, Sask., on Friday for the 13-and-under Western Canadian Baseball Championship, it marked the first competitive game for the team in nearly a month. After winning the Tier 2 provincial title in Winnipeg on Aug. 6, the Marlins were slated to compete at the Westerns in Kelowna, B.C., but that event was cancelled just as it started on Aug. 18 due to wildfires in nearby West Kelowna.
U18 boys’ AAA league continues to evolve

Sep 2, 2023 | brandonsun.com | Lucas Punkari

Levi Taylor has had a firsthand view of the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League since getting involved behind the scenes nearly a decade ago. As he prepares for his fourth season as the league’s commissioner, he’s pleased with how the 12-team circuit has grown over the last few years. “Just like any sport, things evolve over time,” Taylor said. “Each year there’s new techniques and systems that are implemented and you see the growth in the game each season.