Nicholas Donaldson Last Wednesday evening was a proud time for the McNabb family as the nearly 100-year-old family farm received provincial recognition for its herd of Hereford cattle. The Stratton farm was this year’s recipient of the Ontario Hereford Association’s Ron & Nadine Wells Commercial Breeder Award for 2017. The […]
District News
From the MNRF No new forest fires were reported in the Northwest Region between Oct. 26 and yesterday afternoon. There currently is one active wildland fire and two prescribed burns in the region. The Sakwite Lake prescribed burn in Fort Frances District, located on Korpi Road, was listed as “under […]
From the OPP With snowfall on the way, the Rainy River District OPP is urging drivers to slow down to adjust to road and weather conditions. It is recommended to increase stopping distances and adjust to slower speeds. The public may call 5-1-1 or refer to the Ministry of Transportation’s […]
It will be cloudy tonight, with periods of rain late and an overnight low of five C (41 F). Tomorrow will see rain early on, then changing to snow as the day progresses. Expect an accumulation of five-10 cm (two-four inches), along with a high of six (43) and low […]
From NOMA The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is pleased that the Government of Ontario has passed the Representation Statute Law Amendment Act to improve representation for those living in the province’s northern communities. The legislation will add two additional ridings in Northern Ontario, one of which includes the new riding […]
Press Release The forestry industry is poised for a strong future if governments and all stakeholders act now, Unifor wrote in a new policy publication. “After painful restructuring over the last decade, we see many opportunities to rebuild and create jobs that benefit our communities and sustain the environment,” said […]
Press Release The Br. #29 Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary held its monthly meeting on Oct. 11, with 39 members in attendance. The meeting was called to order following a delicious fall potluck supper. Committee reports were read and dealt with. Several auxiliary members have done an outstanding job of cleaning and […]
Nicholas Donaldson Not entirely content with its math achievement levels, the Northwest Catholic District School Board is hoping a new direction and better support will help them. That was the message from Kim Anderson, assistant to the superintendent of education, at the board’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. During the […]
Lindsay Weston (Dorion) won the $500 up for grabs on Thanksgiving in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 8-14 were Doug Wright and Shawn McCaig (Fort Frances), Erin and Adam Howe (Waterford, Ont.), Sarah Glover and Britt Green (Fort Frances), Laura […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent There will be a Hallowe’en dance at the Emo Legion this weekend. Doors open at 9 p.m., with the dance going until 1 a.m. Party Rock will provide the music. Age of majority required. Admission is $8 with a costume and $10 without (age of majority required), […]
Press Release Dentists know a lot of candy will be eaten over the coming weeks by people of all ages, so there’s no need to try to hide it! Instead, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is pointing out some timely facts so you still can enjoy the Hallowe’en season and […]
From the MNRF No new forest fires were reported in the Northwest Region between Friday and yesterday. There currently are two active fires, located in the districts of Kenora and Sioux Lookout, along with two prescribed burns. The fire hazard primarily is “low” in the Fort Frances, Dryden, and Kenora […]
