Despite storm activity, only six new fires were reported in the West Fire Region over the weekend. Five of those occurred in the Nipigon District, with the other one reported in Thunder Bay District. All the new fires were contained to less than one hectare. Excellent co-operation between the Ministry […]
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Heavy machinery tore up the road near the corner of Central Avenue and First Street East this morning in anticipation of water and sewer rehabilitation work, which began Friday afternoon and is expected to carry on through September. The public is reminded of changes to traffic flow as a result.
Gabe Glueheisen walked with her 20-month-old son, Jonah, as well as Nyla Henry and Nancy Lockman, during the sixth-annual “Walk for Memories” here yesterday afternoon. The fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora-Rainy River District attracted 13 pledged participants and brought in $1,878. Glueheisen was the top fundraiser, with […]
Jessica Kaun, left, and Rebecca Sokoliuk checked out some of the products by Goddess by Design at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market here Saturday.
Christine Jourdain used an unconventional “Happy Gilmore” putting style as teammates Harold Big George, front, and Nathan Bruyere look on during the third-annual Tim Perreault Memorial golf tournament Saturday at Heron Landing on Couchiching.
Richard Wieringa and Kelsey McLean were all smiles as they showed off their fancy prom wear during Fort Frances High School’s Grand March on Saturday. More than 100 couples walked across the stage at the Townshend Theatre and then through the cafeteria before a packed house of family and friends. […]
Five-year-old Simone Payne, left, Mya Hamilton, four, and Samara Payne, six, got a closer look at the all the levers and switches on a Fort Frances Fire Department pumper truck during the “Spring Into Fire Safety” event Saturday morning at Canadian Tire. Firefighters were on hand to answer questions and […]
There are no active fires in the West Fire Region at this time, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported this morning. Cool weather and recent rain has kept the fire hazard “low-moderate,” although the potential remains for a new fire start as recreational activity increases and people continue to set […]
In their final tune-up before the NorWOSSA playoffs next week, the Muskie boys’ and girls’ soccer squads each played a pair of games in Kenora this past Wednesday. With a berth in the league final already wrapped up, the girls’ team rested Sian Donald, Anikka McTavish, and Lauren Gurski for […]
Heron Landing will be the site of the third-annual Tim Perreault Memorial golf tournament tomorrow. Twenty-two teams of four have signed up to remember one of the Couchiching golf course’s original board members, who passed away at just 31 due to chronic pancreatitis. Perreault’s mother, Pauline, who has been organizing […]
The OPP is investigating a collision involving an automobile and a train that occurred yesterday at the CN rail crossing on Florence Street in Emo. Police reported this morning that the 85-year-old male driver was taken by ambulance to La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, where he as admitted for […]
Peter Mudry passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2008 in his 95th year at Strathmere Lodge in Strathroy, Ont. Predeceased by his wife, Nellie, he will be missed by his family, son, Jim (Angie) Mudry; daughter, Judy (Rod) Willoughby; grandchildren, Lisa and Wendy Mudry, Dr. Rod (Cory) Willoughby, and […]
