Heather Latter Despite construction of the new wing of Donald Young School falling further behind schedule, it is not expected to affect the overall completion of the project. Travis Enge, manager of plant operations and maintenance for the Rainy River District School Board, noted while weather this summer caused a […]
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Duane Hicks Timo Brielmann wished it would stop raining so he could combine the soybeans. It was a thought that never would have entered his mind three years ago when he and his father, Amos, were focused on raising cattle, not cash crops. But Brielmann Agriculture Ltd. in Pinewood is […]
From the MNRF One new fire in the Northwest Region was investigated by fire personnel between Sept. 29 and Oct. 3. Nipigon Fire #40 was located on an island about six km southwest of Longlac. The 0.1-hectare blaze was reported by a person out kayaking and fire personnel responded. It […]
From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region between Tuesday and yesterday. But two blazes remain active in the region. Fort Frances Fire #21 is a 0.1-hectare island fire located about 70 km north of Fort Frances on Asheigama Lake. The lightning-caused fire, which started Sept. […]
Staff Whether it’s getting up extra early to make coffee, sleeping in extra late, or leaving town altogether for a road trip, Fort Frances Power Corp. and Hydro One customers east of Fort Frances will have to find a way to cope with not having electricity for six hours this […]
Heather Latter She always was being ranked in the sport that she played. And no matter how hard she tried, she always was at the bottom of the ladder. But through the “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” girls’ self-esteem retreat, she realized it was okay. She now truly […]
From the MNRF One new fire was reported in the Northwest Region on Saturday. Nipigon Fire #39 is a lightning-caused island fire located 40 km southeast of Nipigon near Fluor Island on Lake Superior. A FireRanger crew responded to the blaze, which was listed as “being held” at last report. […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking assistance from the public. On Saturday at 3:46 a.m., officers were advised of an intrusion alarm at a Front Street business in Emo. Officers attended the scene and determined the rear door had been forced open. Meanwhile, a car wash […]
From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. The forest fire hazard is “moderate” across the southern sectors of the region and in parts of the north. It is “low” in the remaining areas. Hunters are reminded to be aware that FireRangers still […]
Press Release On Sept. 12, officers at the Fort Frances port of entry seized a non-restricted firearm from a Minnesota man who failed to declare it. The 58-year-old was referred for a secondary examination. Upon further inspection of his vehicle, officers found a disassembled .22 calibre non-restricted firearm under the […]
The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—The chief of the Grassy Narrows First Nation in Northern Ontario says the federal and provincial governments must help his community overcome the effects of decades of mercury poisoning. Chief Simon Fobister Sr. said in addition to serious health impacts, there was social and economic devastation […]
Heather Latter Seniors are invited to attend a seniors’ fair at the Sister Kennedy Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Manager Cindy Noble said the event will be a bit different than the one held there last year. “We just got local people to come and talk,” she recalled, adding this […]
