Dear editor: I have travelled the roadways of Rainy River District, and many others, for years. What has been increasingly noticeable is the amount of garbage that is being thrown out of vehicles along the sides of the road and in the ditches. Empty bottles, cigarette packages, coffee cups, and […]
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Dear editor: It must have been disappointing for the committee and anglers for the outcome of the 2010 Emo Walleye Classic in having the lowest-ever winning weight in its nine-year history. It was speculated prior to the tournament that it would be successful because of the lower level of the […]
Alice Mary Anderson (nee Rousseau), 85, passed from our hearts peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2010 in St. Paul, Mn. after suffering a stroke on June 1. Born May 24, 1925 in Fort Frances, Ont., Alice was a long-time resident of Nashwauk and Buck Lake, Mn. She and her husband, […]
With great sadness we announce the passing of Larry Ray Norris, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. Larry was predeceased by his wife, Margaret; parents, Roy and Edith; brother, Harold; sister, Marjorie; infant sister Norma; an […]
Staff It was a rough night for a pair of teams in Borderland Soccer Association action last night. On the women’s side, the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs blasted Boston Pizza 9-2. Jessica Caul, Courtney Roach, Sarah Coish, and Wynona Kavanaugh all scored a pair for the victors while Sara Roach […]
Bryce Forbes As part of “Hire A Youth” Week through the local Service Canada Centre for Youth, Jamie Petrin, left. and Dayna DeBenedet launched a chalk blitz yesterday, drawing different slogans on Scott Street. The centre has a few events planned throughout the week, including a health and safety fair […]
The Canadian Press KENORA, Ont.—Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is probing the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving police in downtown Kenora. Provincial police say an officer responded to a report of a domestic incident last night. Police say the officer opened fire when confronted by a woman wielding a knife outside […]
the MNR For more than a week now, there’s been no new fires reported in the West Fire Region. But the Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding the public they still need to aware of the rules when they want to light a fire. Outdoor fires are allowed under the […]
After a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side, William “Bill” Watts passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. at the age of 79. Bill was born in Mather Township, Ont. on Oct. 30, 1930 to the late George and […]
Duane Hicks The seventh-annual “Scott Street Show ’n Shine,” presented by the Business Improvement Association and International Early Iron Car Club, is planned for this Saturday (June 12). From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., the public is welcome to check out the classic cars—or bring down one of their own “hot rods” […]
Duane Hicks Local residents who noticed an emergency warning going off for more than an hour this morning will be happy to know the cause was a malfunctioning part and nothing more serious. Fort Frances Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong said there was a malfunction in the solenoid of the siren […]
