Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit wishes to advise all people using lakes and rivers in the area to be on the lookout for blue-green algal blooms, which can occur in any body of water if the right conditions exist during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Blue-green algae thrive […]
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the MNR A Minnesota-based tourist operator and several guests were fined a total of $4,000, and forfeited their equipment, after catching and keeping eight walleye over the limit. Jason Just and Brian Spanovich, of Lakeville, Mn., Timothy Just, of Maplewood, Mn., and Matthew Harley of Lino Lakes, Mn. each were […]
Dave Ogilvie Despite unpredictable weather, the Emo Spray Park is nearing completion. The cement pad was poured Monday (June 14) and the plan is to hopefully have the project completed by July 1. But there still are several tasks that need to be finished before the park will be operational. […]
Press Release Local MP John Rafferty rose in the House of Commons on Thursday to introduce a private member’s bill designed to assist the efforts of his constituents and local groups in their fight against Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). “I’m very happy to assist the efforts of groups like […]
Robin McCormick Fr. Victor DeGagné was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood on Friday, June 4 in Thunder Bay by the Most Rev. Bishop Fred Colli. The son of Kathy and Yves DeGagné of Hammond Road, Fr. Victor celebrated masses in the district this past weekend. A potluck dinner for […]
the F.F. Sportsmen’s Club Grade 7 students from Robert Moore School planted more than 600 white spruce trees last week in the Fleming Road area. Assisting the class, besides Mrs. Bodnarchuk, were vice-principal Mr. Keast, Zoe George, and Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club members Vic Alberts and Henry Miller. During May, […]
Mitch Haw The fourth and final formal meeting of the United Beef Club was held on the evening of June 3 at the Short residence in Rainy River. This meeting was called to order by president Jared McQuaker, who then led the club in reciting the 4-H pledge. At this […]
Press Release The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market is the place to be this Saturday (June 19) to find the ideal gift for the fathers in your life. Father’s Day is the following day, so we encourage you to “Park it at the Market” and pick up some “Local food for […]
Dave Ogilvie This year’s “Barn Concert” series at Cornell Farms in La Vallee will kick off this Sunday (June 20) with the folk and traditional roots music of singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Cara Luft. One of the founding members of the Juno Award-winning folk trio, The Wailin’ Jennys, Luft’s music has been described […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association has named its ‘AA’ coaches for the 2010-11 season. Coaching the Atom ‘AA’ Snipers will be Brent Tookenay, who is returning for his second year behind the bench. After a successful inaugural year, Tookenay is looking to improve on what they accomplished […]
the MNR Two Michigan men have been fined a total of $11,300, and are banned from hunting in Ontario, for a number of hunting offences. Jamie Doucette, of Gladstone, was convicted of careless hunting, night hunting, and having a loaded firearm in a vehicle. He was fined $8,300 and had […]
Dan Falloon The Sabaskong Cubs are set to host the second-annual Rick Copenace Memorial men’s fastball tournament this weekend. The tournament is scheduled for June 18-20 at the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation diamond and Bass Lake Park field in Nestor Falls. Action is slated to kick off at 4 […]
