Ken Kellar Erika Klyszejko, Canadian co-chair of the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board’s Water Levels Committee, took a question from an audience member at last Tuesday night’s public meeting.
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Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Guthrie United Church will host its annual spring tea on Saturday, March 30 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. Dessert, coffee/tea, and refreshments for kids will be served. There also will be a bake sale, cookie bake, and penny table as part of the fun. Admission is $3 for […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-four C (25 F) and west winds gusting up to 18 km/h. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a high of five (41) and low around minus-six (21). Look for northwest winds gusting up to 24 km/h. Mainly sunny […]
Dave Ogilvie Two members of the Church of the Holy Spirit here celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday by dressing for the occasion. Erma Armit and George Walsh enjoyed a little friendly competition at the church’s morning service.
Press Release
Summer Company 2019 is now open and accepting applications! Summer Company is an Ontario government program delivered by the Northwest Business Centre. It helps youth aged 15-29 start and run their own summer business by providing funding, advice, and services. Students accepted into the program receive an award of up […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is looking at revitalizing the “Garden of Life” located in front of La Verendrye General Hospital. The garden, a dream of liver recipient Patti-Jo Reid, had its sod-turning ceremony in 1999. It was developed to symbolize the chance of new life through […]
Sam Odrowski Fort Frances has been rallying over the past few months to get the idled paper mill here restarted. On Monday, many were upset to learn that Resolute Forest Products sent a letter to Mayor June Caul saying the company had rejected the bid from Rainy River Packaging Inc. […]
Submitted After riding for five miles Tom Batiuk faced very soft snow drifts and slush. As he approached Greyhound Island, he encountered deep slush and his wife’s snowmobile got stuck completely. At this point, Batiuk decided to leave the snowmobile overnight and retrieve it the following day.
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
People from across the district were busy over the weekend with all kinds of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary held its annual “Shamrock Tea” on Friday. A good crowd was on hand and many took advantage of the many home-made baked goods available. The winner […]
Sam Odrowski Vai Lockman, above, tried to “pin the tail on the Charmander” as David Morrison cheered him on at the Fort Frances Public Library last Wednesday during its “Pokemon Party.” The kids received Pokemon-themed bookmarks for participating in the activity.
Press Release
With spring weather quickly approaching, many workplaces, community groups, and individuals will be taking steps to clean up outdoor spaces. The Northwestern Health Unit would like to remind the public that there is a chance a discarded needle may be part of the garbage found. “Knowing how to safely dispose […]
Dear editor: I am writing in support of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) recently passed by Fort Frances council. I believe this is a critical step forward for the community as it allows for a permanent means of raising much-needed tourism marketing and infrastructure development funds without affecting the local […]
