By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MARATHON – This town along Lake Superior has big plans for a multi-use complex that includes a hockey rink, pickleball courts, a playground, basketball courts and swimming pools. Two nearby First Nations – Biigtigong (Pic River) and Netmizaaggamig (Pic Mobert) – have committed to providing a combined $1.5 million to help finance construction of the Marathon Active Living Centre, a news release from the Town of Marathon said. “These projects have been on the books for Marathon for close to a decade,” Mayor Rick Dumas told Newswatch Tuesday. The town talked with Biigtigong about a partnership to build a rink for both parties five years ago, he said. “Now we’ve worked out a plan with Biigtigong and Netmizaaggamig with financial support recognizing their…
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