Zoey Duncan A half-century ago, 12-year-old Bill Lee caught his first Canadian fish with the help of his parents and a guide who knew the local waters better than most people know their own town. Now 62, Lee is just back home in Missouri after his latest trip to Helliar’s […]
District News
Terry Dronyk of Fort Frances was the $500 winner in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association cash calendar draw for June 19-25. The group of $30 winners included Neil and Shirley Whitefield (Fort Frances), Jamie Eliuk (Emo), and Lorraine Hasbargen (Stratton). They were joined by Natalie Arnone (Atikokan), Bill […]
Press Release This year, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has decided to celebrate Canada’s most famous (or infamous) citizens! The theme for the Canada Day window display contest is “The Quest for Canada’s Best,” where they will pay tribute to our most famous people. From Justin Beiber to Alexander […]
the MNR A Ministry of Natural Resources enforcement blitz on June 11 in Fort Frances District resulted in a 95 percent compliance rate, with only 19 charges laid and 18 warnings issued to anglers. MNR conservation officers, including the canine services unit, checked 788 people on Highway 11 at Couchiching […]
Robin McCormick Fort Frances Little Theatre’ production of “How the West was Won in a Dress” promises to be an entertaining and hilarious evening as talented local actors show us their best. The play will be staged June 25-26 and June 28-29 at 7 p.m. at the Cornell barn on […]
Dave Ogilvie The Township of Emo’s annual Canada Day celebrations will be bigger and better this year! Starting around 3 p.m., the Lions Park will be the scene of events and activities for the kids and adults alike. Also starting at 3 p.m., classic cars, tractors, stock cars, and other […]
Peggy Revell Looking to bring district on board The Township of Emo is looking to ban single-use plastic bags with a proposed bylaw. “I think it’s a good idea, I think it’s the way of the future,” said Emo Mayor Vincent Sheppard, noting the move to ban plastic bags in […]
Staff No new fires were reported in the West Fire Region as of yesterday evening. However, 10 active fires remain in the region, with several unconfirmed fires coming in at the time of this report. Two fires continue to burn here in Fort Frances District, along with one in Kenora […]
Staff Nine new forest fires were reported in the West Fire Region over the weekend. Fort Frances District responded to four new fires on Friday and Saturday, with a mix of human and lightning causes, but all have since been declared “out.” However, the MNR continues to monitor two fires […]
Press Release Effective June 3, Tbaytel has rebranded its 3G HSPA+ Network and now will refer to it as a 4G HSPA Network. On Dec. 6, 2010, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), an organization that defines network classifications within the telecommunications industry, expanded the definition of a 4G wireless mobile […]
Clara Stainke The local Legion Ladies Auxiliary held their annual general meeting June 8, with 46 members present. Also attending were six members from the local Branch (Bob Bagacki, Noris Piccinato, Bob Boland, Jim Marr, Cal Williamson, and Ed Haglund) and two guests from the International Falls Legion (Linda Cheznick […]
the OPP The search for a missing Bloomington, Mn. man is underway in the Condon Island area of Lake Superior. Nipigon OPP officers, with the assistance of the OPP’s North West Region Emergency Response Team and the Canadian Coast Guard, have been searching for the man since he was reported […]
