Everyone knows the provincial government is cash-strapped—and certainly is leaving no stone unturned in its mission to slay the deficit by its target date. “Downloading” became a dirty word in the 1990s as the powers that be at Queen’s Park sought to save money by shifting programs and services onto […]
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A couple of weeks ago, the Ministry of Natural Resources quietly announced serious cuts to its “Bear Wise” program, including the cancellation of the trapping and relocation component that deals with nuisance bears. At the time of the announcement, the MNR suggested the program was ineffective in dealing with wayward […]
Do you remember watching your mother make soap the old-fashioned way–in a large cast iron pot on an open fire? I do! Your answer to that question reveals two things–whether or not you grew up on a farm, and what your age is. When I was young, butchering day was […]
As it seems to happen here in Rainy River District, we have weather extremes: extremely cold, extremely hot, extremely dry, and extremely damp. We all will agree that we needed the rain, but now it’s time for this pattern to move off–preferably to the Timmins area, where they have been […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The breeding season has started for many producers, although some have not yet turned their bulls out into the breeding pasture. What can be done to achieve maximum breeding performance for the least cost? When the herd sire was selected, it likely meant a […]
Duane Hicks Whether or not the property located between Minnie Avenue and Williams Avenue, sometimes referred to as the “Nelson Street Park,” will be re-zoned now lies in the hands of the Ontario Municipal Board. Local residents and the town had ample opportunity to make their respective arguments before OMB […]
Sarah Pruys The Ainsworth mill in Barwick celebrated being “One Year Recordable Free” yesterday—something the workers are very proud of. On March 14, the mill officially went one year without having any injuries occur. This was not only impressive for the local mill, but also for the Ainsworth company. The […]
Lucas Punkari Before they entered the Emo/La Vallee Arena for the final weigh-in of the Emo Walleye Classic on Saturday afternoon, Day 1 leaders Paul Allan and Jason Rostek were a little worried that they would be unable to hold on to top spot and claim the 2012 title. But […]
Sarah Pruys For Madisyn DeGagne, participating in the local “Relay for Life” is a tradition in which she becomes more involved every year. This year, besides being a team captain, DeGagne is chair of activities for the organizing committee. So along with holding team meetings, fundraising, and attending committee meetings, […]
Heather Latter Despite the cold, windy, and rainy weather, the annual “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” here Sunday afternoon, organized by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club, ended up being a success. The event, which is held across Canada to raise funds for the five dog guide training programs at […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District School Board is considering naming the new gymnasium at Robert Moore School in memory of Jim Oster. Oster, who taught there for 29 years and advocated for the school’s initial gym, passed away in March and Terry Ogden, a fellow retired teacher, recently submitted […]
Lucas Punkari After travelling to Richmond, B.C. last year to participate in his first Yonex Junior National badminton championship, Fort Frances native Taylor Whitehead was looking forward to taking on the top players in the country once again. The 13-year-old, who is in Grade 8 at J.W. Walker School here, […]
