It’s that time of year. With a bite in the air, it’s time to fire up the wood stove. Since I’m headed south shortly, and am well-known for my lack of ambition, I’ll forego that pleasure. Haven’t split a single block of wood since I left the farm. Even in […]
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Much like underwater cameras when they became available to the public about 10 years ago, trail (or game) cameras were slow to become popular with the everyday sportsman. When underwater cameras first came out, they were expensive and only the most avid anglers had them. But over the years, cheaper—and […]
By Mitch Calvert, Staff writer Who says politics and hockey don’t mix? Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past several months, you would know that U.S. Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin—a self-described hockey mom—has been making regular references to the aforementioned “hockey mom” phrase, looking for an […]
Jessica George A big step for the region’s Métis people occurred here Monday night with the signing of the “historic protocol,” which outlines the duty of industry, through the Crown, to consult and accommodate Métis rights. Métis Nation of Ontario Gary Lipinski, along with Joel Henley, president of the Kenora […]
Peggy Revell Now weighing in at 15 pounds and three-and-a-half ounces, “Baby Ben” has a lot to celebrate with the arrival of his first birthday. Born Nov. 10 last year, tiny Benjamin Marr arrived 15 weeks early and weighed just one pound, four oz. He would spend the next months […]
Mitch Calvert Fort Frances may be as hockey-crazed as any town in Canada, but it has yet to throw its name in the hat for CBC’s annual “Hockeyville” competition. The grand prize-winning town receives $100,000 towards arena upgrades, an NHL pre-season game, and a visit from CBC’s Hockey Night in […]
Peggy Revell Plans for building the new Robert Moore School here are still rolling along. “We’re still on schedule,” said Raymond Roy, manager of plant operations and maintenance for the Rainy River District School Board. Planning currently is underway with a “cross-section” of people who sit on the building committee, […]
Paige DesmondJessica George A 20-hour standoff on Couchiching ended peacefully early yesterday afternoon with the arrest of a man who had barricaded himself in his home on the 5-Mile Dock Road. Theodore Bruyere, 51, of Couchiching was charged with three counts of assault and possession of a firearm while prohibited. […]
Peggy Revell The weather may be cooling down, but it’s been nothing but a warm reception for the two students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine doing their placements in Fort Frances for the academic year. “It’s been excellent. We’ve been here almost two months now, and the town […]
Jessica George Energy drinks like Red Bull, Rockstar, and Monster swiftly have become the drink of choice for many people, especially teens. Bolstered by company claims like “it will combat mental and physical fatigue,” “it will add to your athletic performance,” “it vitalizes the body and mind,” “it will unleash […]
Peggy Revell The Ontario government has cut more than $250,000 in funding for the local public and separate school boards—money that normally would go towards school repairs and upgrades. The cuts come as Queen’s Park searches for places to reduce expenses in the face of economic troubles and a projected […]
Duane Hicks With the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire season officially over as of Oct. 31, the numbers show the West Fire Region had a much more quiet season than in recent years. The region saw a total of 218 fires, consuming 1,214.8 hectares—down considerably from 479 fires blackening 32,852 […]
