Dan Falloon Devlin’s Jeff Davis tried to hold off Steve Nordin of Stratton as they rounded a curve during a Midwest Modified heat Friday evening at the Emo Speedway. Davis finished second in the heat but wound up 20th in the feature while Nordin was sixth in the heat and […]
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Peggy Revell Gary Doer, Canada’s ambassador to the United States, spoke during a luncheon and meet-and-greet Friday afternoon at the AmericInn in International Falls. Sponsored by AbitibiBowater and Boise Cascade, the former Manitoba premier touched upon the important relationship our two countries have, as well as listened to questions and […]
With heavy hearts, the family sadly announces the passing of Elaine Hogan on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Elaine was born in Marchand, Man. on June 10, 1940. She is survived by her husband, Jack Hogan; sons, Randy Hogan […]
Peggy Revell A merger of Family and Children Services here with the Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services hinges on the provincial government picking up the tab for the amalgamation and the debt load of FACS. The proposed amalgamation has received “approval in principle” from the Ontario Ministry of Children and […]
Staff Eighty-seven percent of the 135 CEP Local 324-99 members at the OSB mill in Barwick voted last night to accept a new four-year collective agreement with Ainsworth Engineered LP. The deal, reached Wednesday afternoon in last-minute talks, heads off a potential strike that had been postponed since midnight Sunday. […]
Staff If the Fort Frances Lakers end up being a strong home team this season, they’ll have a great chance to establish that reputation early on. The SIJHL released its regular-season schedule yesterday, revealing that the local Junior ‘A’ squad will play seven of its first nine games in the […]
Staff An information session for candidates in this fall’s municipal election, originally scheduled for next Tuesday at the Civic Centre, has been cancelled due to a lack of interest. Fort Frances clerk Glenn Treftlin said yesterday that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing won’t be coming here to host […]
Staff It took a pair of tries to get the game in, but once it began, it was over in a hurry. The host Big Grassy Braves, who finished the RRDFL regular season in fourth place, made quick work of the sixth-place Sabaskong Cubs last night, drilling their way to […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton said more Northern Ontario forest sector jobs will be put at risk if the McGuinty Liberals allow AbitibiBowater to sell off its hydro dams. “AbitibiBowater’s hydro dams in Northwestern and Northeastern Ontario have provided paper mills in Fort Frances and Iroquois Falls with […]
Staff Megan Veniot was crowned as the 2010 Emo Fair queen following the talent portion of the annual pageant last night at the Emo arena. Elysia Huitikka was named First Princess, and also captured the Dorothy Bonot Memorial Award for leadership, promptness, and a willingness to help others. Hillary Brown […]
the OPP Officers from the Dryden and Ignace OPP are investigating an incident involving found human remains along Highway 17, 25 km east of Ignace. The remains were found Tuesday by individuals who were blueberry picking in the area. These individuals, in turn, reported the discovery to the OPP in […]
Duane Hicks Megan Veniot, far left, was all smiles after being crowned the 2010 Emo Fair Queen last night at the Emo arena. She was joined on stage by First Princess Elysia Huitikka, Second Princess Hillary Brown, and Alyssa Mutz.
