Joey Payeur A spokesman for the group representing the province’s outdoorsmen believes the Ministry of Natural Resources is jumping the gun. Senior wildlife biologist Mark Ryckman of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) believes the provincial government had a knee-jerk reaction to statistics showing the moose population in […]
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Press Release Local MPP Sarah Campbell’s motion that calls on the government to establish a select committee, with a view at improving winter road conditions before the 2015 season, passed second reading Thursday. Campbell also received positive support from other MPPs who experienced similar road conditions in their ridings. “This […]
the OPP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in North West Region would like to remind motorists to watch out for deer on our roadways as the snow begins to melt. At this time of year, motorists can expect to see deer that have survived the long winter feeding on newly […]
Piano Division Friday, April 11 •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Popular, Level 4—1. Kaylyn Levesque •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Popular, Level 3—1. Grace Kooistra 2. Isaac Dykstra •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Children’s Songs, Level 4—1. Kaylyn Levesque •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Children`s Songs, Level 3—1. Katrina Koomans 2. Grace Kooistra •Piano […]
Joey Payeur Chantelle Spuzak had no problem finding superlatives when asked about how the weekend went for her Dancemakers School of Dance team at the Hall of Fame Challenge in St. Paul. “It was amazing—they did awesome,” beamed Spuzak, whose 21-member competitive squad not only cut a rug, they sliced […]
Staff A Minnesota angler who caught a potential world-record trout while ice fishing pleaded guilty in court March 28. Rob Scott of Crane Lake was fined $400 and had to forfeit his trout—a 52-pound, three-oz. whopper that measured 45 inches in length and had a 32-inch girth. Scott had caught […]
Heather Latter Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is aware of concerns locally—from both parents and child-care providers—about Bill 143 (the Child Care Modernization Act), which currently is in second reading. “I’m listening to a lot of parents,” noted Campbell. “But I’m also hearing from child-care providers from Kenora-Rainy River, and […]
Staff Some people have a song in them just waiting to get out? Well, wait no more. The “Friends of the Fort Frances Museum,” along with local musicians Shannon Darby and Kenneth Kellar, will host a youth song-writing workshop on Saturday, May 10. They’re looking for individuals aged 13 and […]
Heather Latter Though her commute to work on Monday was comparable to when she was living in Southern Ontario, Dr. Kit Young-Hoon is pleased that generally she will only be travelling about 10 minutes to her new position as the Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit (NHU). […]
English Drama Division Monday, April 14 Serious Monologue, Grade 11 and 12—1. Taylor Shouldice 2. Christian Windego Choral Reading, Grades 11 and 12—Honorable Mention: FFHS Special Education Class Dramatic presentation, open—1. Noah Paleczny and Callahan Wiedenhoeft Serious Solo Poetry, Kindergarten—1. Alexis Latter Humorous Solo Poetry, Kindergarten—1. Alexis Latter Humorous Solo […]
Staff A student from Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton will receive the “Recognition of Excellence” from the Northwest Catholic District School Board at its regular meeting tonight. Principal Brendan Hyatt indicated Haiven Horton has been involved with the school leadership program there for the past two years. […]
Staff Safe Communities Rainy River District wants to continue to keep safety a priority locally. As such, it is hosting a meeting this Tuesday (April 15) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for community partners and anyone interested in getting involved in some safety initiatives. “I’m hoping to make some plans for […]
