Press Release The 2018 Sioux Narrows Art Council is working to deliver another exhibition of fine arts and crafts, engaging demonstrations, creative activities, and original entertainment to showcase the talent and artistic spirit of Lake of the Woods and beyond. The 57th-annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival has 44 artist booths […]
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Sam Odrowski More than 100 people gathered at the Millennium Hall in Stratton on Friday evening to recognize the work local 4-H members, their leaders, and volunteers have accomplished over the past year. “The nice thing about the awards banquet is it brings all the clubs together, and their families […]
John Glover (Atikokan) and Dan Dorie (Emo) won the $100 up for grabs on Feb. 28 and March 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Feb. 25-March 3 were Brenda Richardson (Fort Frances), Alice Bremault (Rainy River), Carter Haney (Fort […]
Tyler MoffittSubmitted by The Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service wants you to “push two buttons” to test all of your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Push the buttons for 10 seconds. If the alarm doesn’t sound, it’s time to replace the batteries. Replace the entire […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent A sure sign that spring is just around the corner is the turning of our clocks ahead one hour this weekend. Although the change officially takes effect at 2 a.m. on Sunday, it’s best to switch all your clocks before you go to bed on Saturday night […]
Sam Odrowski Nestor Falls was booming with fun activities from Friday to Sunday for its 36th-annual winter carnival. Organizer Wayne Helliar said the three-day event was a success, with an increase in attendance from last year. “Overall, everything went really well,” he enthused. “I have to hand it to my […]
From the OPP On Thursday shortly before 6:30 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP responded to a 9-1-1 call of an unknown male intruder in a residence in the Rideout area of Kenora. Police attended and were advised the home owner had arrived home and found the door to the […]
There is a chance of light snow tonight, with an overnight low of minus-11 C (12 F) and east-northeast winds gusting up to 39 km/h. Tomorrow will be partly to mostly sunny, with a high of minus-three (26) and low around minus-15 (five). Look for northeast winds gusting up to […]
From the OPP The Sioux Lookout OPP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Fourth Avenue there. The driver of the vehicle was a 39-year-old male from Sioux Lookout. He was found to be impaired from the consumption of alcohol and arrested. The driver was taken to the Sioux […]
From the OPP With spring coming in a few weeks, the OPP is reminding drivers to stay focused on the task of driving! Distracted driving is of particular concern to the OPP as distraction-related collisions in its jurisdiction continue to rise. But everyone travelling on roads and highways should be […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual St. Patrick’s roast beef dinner will take place Saturday, March 17 at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the menu will feature roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salads, desserts, and much more. Just 100 tickets will be sold in advance only, with […]
Sam Odrowski Couchiching voters are choosing a chief and six councillors in band elections being held today. Voting runs from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at the multi-use facility. The votes will be counted immediately after the polls close and the results will be declared right after the count, which usually ends […]
