Sam Odrowski Do you know a business worth celebrating? The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce once again is encouraging district residents to submit nominations for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards. “This is the opportunity for us to recognize local businesses for their great achievements and everything […]
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Sam Odrowski A program that has no mention of drugs and alcohol has proven itself effective in drastically reducing the rate of incidences for both in district youth aged 10-14. Called “Project Sunset” and funded by the provincial government, the program is run by the local OPP at Crossroads School […]
Sam Odrowski Sick Kids Hospital’s “Empower Reading” program is helping a group of Grade 2 and 3 students at St. Michael’s School here improve their abilities and confidence. The evidence-based reading intervention program is taught in schools across Ontario, throughout Canada, and abroad. St. Michael’s teacher Nathan Cousineau, who has […]
From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by late yesterday afternoon. There currently are 36 active fires in the region, 34 of which are listed as either “under observation,” “being held,” or “under control.” Recent rainfall in the far north is helping FireRanger crews in […]
It will be mainly clear tonight, with an overnight low of 12 C (54 F) and west winds gusting up to 20 km/h. Tomorrow will be sunny, with a high of 25 (77) and low again around 12 (54). Look for west-northwest winds gusting up to 24 km/h. More sunshine […]
Press Release Summer is just starting and the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging residents and visitors to spend time getting active and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you are hitting the trails, out on the water, playing at a park, or having fun at the beach, there are things you […]
From the MNRF A Waterloo man has been fined $4,500 for hunting offences under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Hussein Hamid pleaded guilty to unlawfully killing a cow moose and discharging a firearm carelessly. He was fined $1,500 and $3,000, respectively, for the offences. In addition to the fines, […]
From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. However, July 1 saw four new fires discovered in the region. Sioux Lookout Fire #45 was a short-lived, 0.1-hectare lightning fire north of Pickle Lake that has been declared “out.” Red Lake Fire #63 was […]
From the OPP On June 11 around 3:05 p.m., members of the Atikokan OPP received a report of threats that had occurred in the Town of Atikokan. Further, officers were provided information that a break-and-enter had occurred at a residence there. Police began an investigation into the break-and-enter and threats, […]
From the OPP With the Canada Day holiday approaching and summer upon us, the Rainy River District OPP wants to remind motorists to take care and use caution when travelling on roadways and highways. OPP officers will be conducting R.I.D.E. and seatbelt spot checks to ensure strict compliance when it […]
From the MNRF Eight new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Three blazes in Nipigon District make up a cluster of new lightning-caused fires about 45 km south of the First Nation community of Webequie. These fires were listed as “under observation.” About 70 km to […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Back in March, the Hamilton Fire Department sought approval to donate a pair of surplus fire trucks to two First Nations’ communities. After receiving that approval in April, Couchiching and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nations each were presented with a 1997 Freightliner 1,350-gallon tanker truck last Thursday. The donations […]
