From the MNRF Two fires burning along the Ontario-Manitoba boundary remain listed as “not under control” at last report late yesterday afternoon. Kenora Fire #18, in the Ingolf area about 55 km west of Kenora, last was estimated at 5,800 hectares in size. Cooler, damp weather over the next few […]
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Press Release Unifor is contributing $500,000 to Fort McMurray disaster relief. Unifor Local 324, which includes Norbord employees in Barwick and Acadia Broadcasting employees in Fort Frances, donated $5,000, as well. “Our members in Fort McMurray fled the fire zone with their families and little else,” noted Unifor national president […]
Cameron Penney Joshua Henry appears to have earned himself a spot to compete for the title of “Canada’s Greatest Explorer.” As of this morning, Henry had collected 3,055 votes, which was good enough for ninth place among the field of 25 contestants. People can continue to vote on www.woodsexplorer.ca, with […]
Heather Latter Grade 6-8 students at Mine Centre School have visited Florida, Texas, Alberta, and the Yukon—all without leaving the building. The students have been able to participate in virtual field trips thanks to a program called “Connected North,” which officially was launched there last Thursday. Mine Centre School was […]
From the MNRF Five new fires were confirmed in the region by yesterday evening, including one in Fort Frances District, two in Kenora District, and two in Red Lake District. Immediate initial attack has meant most new fires were declared “under control” or “out” within 24 hours. One fire of […]
Staff OSSTF members “emphatically” has rejected the Rainy River District School Board’s offer of binding arbitration to settle its dispute, which has left local high school teachers without a contract for almost 20 months. “Our local bargaining team has been trying for more than a year to achieve a negotiated […]
Staff As dry conditions prevail and more fires are reported each day, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry declared a Restricted Fire Zone for Northwestern Ontario on Saturday morning to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. The RFZ will remain in effect until conditions improve. The fire hazard currently […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board has offered binding arbitration to settle its dispute with local high school teachers, who have been without a contract for almost 20 months. In an open letter to OSSTF District 5B, board chair Dianne McCormack requested the two parties “resolve this serious […]
From the MNRF The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has declared a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) in Northwestern Ontario to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Effective as of this morning, the RFZ is in place and will remain so until conditions improve. The fire hazard is “extreme” because […]
From the CMHA (F.F. branch) Some people worry about asking for help because there can be stigma around mental health problems. They may believe that asking for help means admitting something is wrong or some people worry about how others might see them. Asking for help means you want to […]
Staff Joshua Henry believes he’s “Canada’s Greatest Explorer”—he just needs the votes to prove it. The Fort Frances native is among 25 Canadians competing in an online vote for the chance to prove their outdoor skills. Henry, a self-described “outdoor adventure guy” who currently works as a professional guide, submitted […]
Duane Hicks Pepper Hinrichs has brought her brand of “recycled art” to the Fine Line Art Gallery here as the newest part-time member of the local co-op. Hinrichs, who moved to Alberton Township from London, Ont. with her husband, Rod, about 15 years ago, set up a wealth of her […]
