the MNR Until yesterday afternoon, there had not been a new fire confirmed in the Northwest Region since May 29. By the time this report was prepared June 3, however, four new fires were confirmed in Dryden District. Dryden Fires #14, #15, #16, and #17 all occurred in the Henderson […]
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Lucas Punkari Lynn Windigo of Red Gut Bay fired a pitch at the Couchiching diamond yesterday evening as her team took on the Couchiching Lady Raiders in the opening night of the newly-formed Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League. Thanks to an early offensive output, Red Gut Bay went on […]
Staff Police have identified the victim of a house fire that occurred in the early-morning hours of Friday. Laureen C. McKay, 49, died in the blaze at a residence on Highway 11/71 in Devlin. A post-mortem examination was conducted Sunday in Kenora. The Fort Frances OPP, Fire Department, and Ambulance […]
Sarah Pruys Two-year-old Bryson DeGagne, who was visiting the Legion Park with his grandma last night, enjoyed going down the slide again and again. The toddler calls the park “the beach” due to all of the sand there.
Lucas Punkari Manitou Forest Products’ Colton Spicer made a free kick yesterday evening during his team’s 4-1 win over Pharmasave in the opening game of the 2013 Borderland Soccer League men’s division season. On the other field, International Travel Services prevailed over the newly-formed Senior Pharmasave in a wild 4-3 […]
Heather Latter Lizzie Nussbaumer rehearsed a routine for Fort Dance Studio’s 14th-annual recital entitled “Musica,” which ran Friday through Sunday at the Townshend Theatre. Dancers of all ages showed off their hard work and dedication. Special recognition was given to the studio’s graduating dancers, Cynthia Hudson, Natalie Hyatt, Cody Berry, […]
the OPP The Fort Frances OPP, Fort Frances Fire Department, and ambulance service, along with the La Vallee Fire Department, responded to a house fire at 3634 Highway 11/71 in Devlin around 4:45 a.m. on Friday. Investigation has revealed one occupant died in the blaze. A post-mortem examination will be […]
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Camille Annette Dittaro, 59, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her sudden passing on Friday, May 31, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. A memorial service to celebrate Camille’s life will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 11 […]
the MNR No new fires were reported yesterday in the Northwest Region. The forest fire hazard is “low” across most portions of the region, except the northern sectors. They have a “moderate hazard” that will continue to rise over the coming days with warm, dry weather in the forecast. Currently […]
Staff When the Muskie boys’ soccer team heads to Stratford tomorrow, they already will know what lies ahead of them at this year’s OFSAA ‘AA’ championship. Seeded as the fifth and final team in Group ‘C’ as the result of a blind draw, the black-and-gold will begin their quest for […]
Sarah Pruys Toni Cupp, owner of ‘Tonic Tattoos” on Scott Street, drew the Kiwanis Trip of the Month winner after Kiwanian Robin Wright spun the tickets this morning at International Travel Services. The winner was Terry Randolph of Ranier, Mn., who won a trip to Vancouver Island valued at $4,300. […]
Heather Latter More than a dozen dogs and their owners walked along the waterfront yesterday during the local Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides. A total of $1,680 was raised for the dog guide program, which trains dog guides that assist Canadians with a wide range of […]
