The Canadian PressDavid Paddon Ontario’s wine makers and grape growers nervously are watching the weather, fearing this year’s harvest literally could be nipped in the bud by an unusually cold winter. “We’ve gotten very close to the critical temperatures for bud survival for vines for next year’s crop,” noted Matthew […]
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The Canadian Press HINTON, Alta.–A western Alberta woman is urging hunters and hikers to be more aware of their surroundings after her pet husky was mistaken for a wolf and shot in the legs. Bethany Dyck was walking with two friends on Saturday along a wooded trail near Hinton, Alta. […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next men’s fellowship breakfast will be held this Saturday (Jan. 20) at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. Come for a delicious breakfast while enjoying fellowship with old and new friends. Charles Friesen from Emo will be the guest speaker. Men and boys of all ages […]
of the FFPLTC A bulletin board at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre shows many of the postcards “Tween Club” members have received from around the world. The young women have been using the website “Postcrossing” to find penpals and then fill out postcards to send. So far, they’ve […]
Duane Hicks How much do you really know about child car seats and proper car seat use? If you have any questions about how to use them and whether yours is safe, drop by a public car seat clinic tomorrow (Jan. 18) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Rainy River […]
Duane Hicks After three years as the local OPP Community Safety Officer, Cst. Guy Beaudry has passed the torch to Cst. Yenta Davidson. She has been on the force here for nearly 15 years.
Look for increasing cloudiness tonight, with an overnight low of minus-eight C (17 F) and west-southwest winds gusting up to 15 km/h. Tomorrow will see cloudy but mild conditions, with a high of minus-one (30) and low around minus-seven (19). Winds again will be west-southwest at 15 km/h. A risk […]
Duane Hicks The local OPP detachment has a new Community Safety Officer (CSO). Cst. Yenta Davidson has taken over the role from Cst. Guy Beaudry, who now is the court officer here as of Monday. Cst. Davidson has been an OPP officer here since March, 2003 and most recently was […]
Press Release Riverside, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared an influenza outbreak at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home, effective Jan. 6. This outbreak is still in effect as of Jan. 16. All admissions, transfers, discharges, and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to […]
Duane Hicks The dining area at the women’s resource centre will be used for “lunch and learn” workshops, as well as a spot to relax, have a coffee or tea, and socialize. The eclectic mix of tables and chairs gives it a quirky and fun yet homey feel.
Press Release The school boards of Northwestern Ontario have teamed up to offer families a regional kindergarten registration week for 2018. During this special week (Feb. 26-March 2), schools across Northwestern Ontario will be hosting open house events and activities to support families with registering their child for school for […]
Submitted Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak visited Fort Frances High School on Friday to meet with Grade 10 students. They discussed regional issues that are important to youth, youth involvement in politics, and life as an MP.
