After a successful forestry summit was held in Dryden some weeks ago in response to the crisis in the forest industry, a similar summit has been scheduled for Fort Frances. Coun. Tannis Drysdale said the meeting has been slated for Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. upstairs in the auditorium at […]
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A walk-out at the Ainsworth Barwick OSB mill scheduled for 12:01 a.m. today has been postponed for the time being. As of this morning, a team of negotiators from Ainsworth and the Canadian Energy and Paperworkers Union are still talking. Union officials stated earlier in the week employees would remain […]
Construction at Highway 11 and Keating Avenue is creating concern among parents and school administrators for the safety of children attending J.W. Walker School, it was reported at the Rainy River District School Board meeting last night. “We recognize there has been a tremendous amount of concern,” said Superintendent of […]
Crime Stoppers of Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota proudly announce their First Annual Tribute Gala Honouring Law Enforcement, Military, and Fire Services to be held in the 116th Independent Field Battery Armouries in Kenora. On Saturday, Oct. 15, this black tie optional formal gala will be held by Crime Stoppers […]
Here is a bird which you have probably never seen, but might very well have heard. The Whip-poor-will is known much more by its call, than by how it looks. This bird is about the same size as a robin. But it has a totally different shape. It appears bigger […]
The bees have been busy getting ready for Bulk Honey Day at Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. This Saturday (Sept. 3), Seven Bends Honey Farm will be at the market with 45 gallon barrels of freshly extracted local honey ready to pour. Customers need to bring their own containers to be […]
Most gardeners will agree that the clematis is a fantastic vine that produces months of beautiful flowers. So why do many gardener’s shy away from adding this spectacular vine and its many choices of colours to their garden? It amounts to the simple reason that many gardeners are confused or […]
The seventh-annual Mud Lake City Music Fest on Sunday (Aug. 20) was another huge success. Although showers dampened the area Sunday morning and again Sunday evening, the afternoon conditions co-operated to make the day a sheer delight. Approximately 500 folks signed the guest book, however it’s likely that far more […]
Electricity production by wind turbines is gaining in popularity and farmers are finding their land in increasing demand for turbine locations. While leasing sites for wind turbines has potential to add income to a farm’s bottom line, there are a number of considerations farmers need to be aware of before […]
Emo Speedway had their season championship on August 27th and the weather didn’t really feel like smiling down once more on the track. Forty-five minutes before race time, large dark clouds began moving its way over the track and the rain started to drizzle down. Luckily, those clouds moved on […]
Young children weren’t the only ones who got busy reading at the Fort Frances Public Library this summer. Close to 100 local teens participated in the “Jiggle ‘n Jive” program at the library, where they had their name entered in a grand prize draw for every book they read. The […]
It came right down to the very last boat to weigh-in to decide the first ever Morson Bass International (MBI) champions on Sunday. In the lead both days one and two, Oliver and Jason Gibbins kept the approximately 225 spectators on the edge of their seats as they showed off […]
