George Armstrong Co. Ltd., a Fort Frances family business, is working out a deal for a 37,000 sq. ft. building in Kenora. “We buy and lease out buildings all the time,” said company president Larry Armstrong. “This is just another venture. “Now we’re in the process of going through the […]
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Denise Bluebird, curriculum development co-ordinator for the Seven Generations Education Institute here, is looking forward to bringing the arts to local aboriginal youth during the May long weekend. Festival of Arts will run May 17-21. “The festival has been designed for aboriginal youth from the age of 14 to 21,” […]
Rainy Lake is about 12 cm (four-and-a-half inches) too high these days. According to the rule curve set out by the International Joint Commission, the lake’s level is much higher than it should be this time of year. “It’s above the curve set by the IJC,” noted Rick Walden, an […]
Dryden OPP have released the names of two of the victims killed in a fiery collision between two tractor-trailers early Wednesday morning on Highway 17 about 26 km east of Dryden. The accident, which occurred around 1:30 a.m., killed Jeff Merner, 25, and Allen Long, 57, both of Owen Sound, […]
The man charged with second-degree murder in connection with a woman’s death at the Norman Hotel in Kenora last week made a second court appearance earlier today. Crown Attorney Rupert Ross’ office did not return any phone calls before press time today. The 32-year-old male first appeared in court late […]
The body of a man reported missing in November was located yesterday by Kenora OPP. Robert Storey, a Northwest Angle First Nation resident, was discovered by the police, with the assistance of a helicopter, in Lake of the Woods. They were conducting a follow-up search of the water where his […]
Members of the Northwestern Ontario Tourism Association want a stronger voice, a voice that needs to be formed by any one who appreciates the resource of northern Ontario. At Friday’s annual spring meeting in Nestor Falls members agreed that outdoor recreation is being eroded in this part of the province–a […]
It was a blessing to have the GEMS girls’ club at the Christian Reformed Church participate in all phases of the worship service last Sunday. Achievers’ leader Karen Koomans welcomed everyone to the program, then the girls took part, reciting their Litany 2000-2001. The theme for this year was “Danger […]
DYS staff and students celebrated Earth Day and Native Awareness Week back on April 24. The day began in a large group with a presentation regarding respect for Mother Earth by guest speaker Elvis DeBungie and group. From there, the students split into multi-age groupings and went from one activity […]
A few friends gathered at the Emo hospital common room April 20 to help Olive Earle, former desk clerk at the office of Dr. D.R. Young, celebrate her 95th birthday. She received several birthday cards wishing her all the best, and was presented with a one-layer decorated cake with floral […]
Strategic planning for municipalities is more important now than ever, for at least three reasons: •higher levels of government continue to cut back funds and download service responsibilities; •unorganized areas are being included in, or added to, the municipal system through SSABs, both taxation and service delivery; and •wherever the […]
At 79 years old, the Rainy River District’s oldest reeve was roasted and toasted by friends, family and fellow politicians Friday night. Wilson, a veteran of municipal politics, has been an employee of the Chapple municipal office for 25 years–first 14 years as a hired clerk and then 11 years […]
