Gary Sliworsky A new online course, “Improve Your Sheep Nutrition Management Skills,” has been developed by Dr. Paul Luimes, researcher at the University of Guelph (Ridgetown campus). This general‐interest course was developed with support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Ministry of Rural […]
District News
Duane Hicks The solar panels the town had installed on four of its buildings are reaping rewards—having generated about 67 megawatt hours, equalling $53,800 in revenue, between January, 2012 and March, 2013. Facilities/projects co-ordinator Travis Rob noted last week that in the spring, summer, and early fall months of 2012, […]
Duane Hicks They’ve committed time and energy to making their communities a better place—often working behind the scenes to make things happen. But last Tuesday night, it was their turn to be in the spotlight. District residents were honoured with the Volunteer Service Award for their dedication to local organizations […]
It will be cloudy tonight, with a chance of showers. Look for an overnight low of three C (37 F) and northeast winds at five-10 m.p.h., gusting up to 15 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high of 20 (68) and low of one (34). Expect continued northeast […]
Press Release Local MPP Sarah Campbell is asking why the Liberal government is unnecessarily delaying important economic development opportunities in Northwestern Ontario. In Question Period yesterday, Campbell asked why the government is two months’ late in approving Rainy River Resources’ terms of reference for its environmental assessment. “For years we […]
Staff Boaters rejoice! Recent warm temperatures and high winds Tuesday helped result in “ice-out” on the north arm of Rainy Lake as of yesterday (May 15), Gordie Melville of Melaire Ltd. reported this morning. This was a far cry from last year, when “ice-out” was on April 9—breaking the record […]
Robin McCormick A ham/turkey supper, also featuring salads, potatoes, veggies, and homemade dainties, is planned for Sunday, May 26 from 5-7 p.m. at the Dance Community Hall (doors won’t open until 4:45 p.m. this year). The cost is $12 for adult and $6 for kids aged six-12 (those five and […]
Heather Latter The musical “Little Women,” presented by Fort High students, opens tonight on the Townshend Theatre stage. “It’s quite a bit different than what we did last year,” explained director Susan De Gagne, a teacher at Fort High. She noted with the production of “Legally Blonde” last year, which […]
Heather Latter Although she didn’t win the title of Miss North Ontario, Emily Hyatt, who recently represented Rainy River District at the pageant in Sudbury, called the experience a “worthwhile” one. “I wasn’t there to win but to have fun, make some new friends, and learn something about myself,” noted […]
Press Release Resolute Forest Products Inc. today officially inaugurated a major power island producing “green” energy at its pulp and paper operation in Thunder Bay. The power island includes a refurbished and upgraded woodwaste boiler and a new 65-megawatt condensing turbine. Approved by Resolute in early 2011, the $65-million (Cdn.) […]
Staff Twenty-six district residents will receive the Volunteer Service Award for their dedication to local organizations tomorrow night. The ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. The recipients include five Fort Frances residents, including four Fort Frances High School medical first responders (Oryn Albanese, Justin Bartsch, […]
the MNR Ten new fires were confirmed in Northwestern Ontario over the weekend. The forest fire hazard has been “low to moderate” for the Northwest Region, but it easily can climb into the “high” range with just one afternoon of sunny skies and high winds. Grass fuels continue to be […]
