Dave Ogilvie Masonic Child Identification Programs (CHIP) is returning to the district this month. The program, which is entirely free, aids in the identification and recovery of missing children. CHIP gives the parents the opportunity to create a kit of identifying materials for their child, including a fingerprint card, a […]
District News
Joey Payeur Before last week, if someone walked the hallways of Burriss School and listened very closely, they may have heard the echoes of an old, familiar tune: Burriss School is a fabulous place All the little children have a happy face Feeling great, so good to be free I’m […]
Dave Ogilvie Known as the “high energy band” from Winnipeg, “House of Doc” did not disappoint the small but enthusiastic audience at Cornell Farms last Saturday evening. The barn was really rocking as the young musicians skillfully incorporated elements of roots-folk-bluegrass-gospel-blues-old-time-Celtic and Canadiana music to produce a contemporary sound that […]
Dave Ogilvie “Chapple Heritage Days,” which began in 1999 during Chapple’s centennial celebration, has become an annual event that attracts people from across the district and beyond to the Both farm and homestead just north of Barwick. The rainy weather on Friday afternoon had committee members a little worried as […]
Staff One new fire was reported in the West Fire Region by yesterday evening—a 1.0-hectare blaze in Kenora District that’s classified as “not under control.” Kenora Fire #36, located about 55 km north of Kenora, was smouldering at last report. FireRangers have laid a hose over 730 metres from a […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for July 4-10 were Julie and Brian Lowry (Fort Frances), Shannon Nordin and Stephen Beyak (Rainy River), Joclyn Frenette (Winnipeg), Margaret Cox (Fort Frances), Christine Modeland (Atikokan), Sharlene Clarke (Martins Burg, W. […]
Press Release This long weekend, the OPP will be working to help ensure that motorists and outdoor enthusiasts have a safe civic holiday. Officers will continue to focus on “the big three” causes of injuries on the roads, waterways, and trails: aggressive driving, drinking and driving, and improper use of […]
Staff Yesterday was another quiet day in the West Fire Region, with no new fires reported and the number of active blazes dwindling. Five monitored fires, all in the far north of Sioux Lookout District, were declared “out” yesterday. Heavy amounts of rainfall in the two days prior helped extinguish […]
Press Release A special visitor will be at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market here this Saturday (July 31). Northern Maple the Cow is making her debut in Northwestern Ontario at the market, which runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at its McIrvine Road location. She offers a fun and innovative way […]
Robin McCormick Well-known Devlin angler Kelvin Caul finished in 10th place at the annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, which wrapped up on Saturday. He was fishing for the first time with Kraig Dafcik from the States. Congratulations, Kelvin, on your accomplishment! • • • Jim Carmody returned home from […]
Dave Ogilvie The Chapple Heritage Committee will be holding its 10th-annual Chapple Heritage Days at the Both farm, located four miles north on Barwick Road, this Friday evening (July 30) and all day Saturday (July 31). Bring your lawn chair and join them Friday for a wiener roast and music beginning at […]
Bryce Forbes While the debate may rage on about the change of venue for the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, organizers are adamant—it’s either the arena or bust. “The choice isn’t where you have it, it’s if you have it,” stressed Doug Cain, site and facilities director for the tournament. […]
