An annual survey of Northwestern Ontario resource-based tourism businesses, conducted in April, asked them to report changes in 2008 bookings and changes in gross revenue for 2007. Key findings of the survey, conducted by the Northwestern Ontario Tourism Association (NWOTA) and Kenora District Camp Owners Association (KDCA), included: •79.6 percent […]
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FORT FRANCES—The inventors of wild rice popped cereal have made it to the next round of competition in CBC’s “Dragon’s Den.” Andrew Atwell and Ron Allen, from Nicickousemenecaning First Nation, will be facing the judges of the show during a taping June 13 in Toronto. “When they called me to […]
No new fires were reported in the West Fire Region yesterday. Cool, wet weather has reduced the fire hazard to low across all sections of Northwestern Ontario. FireRangers continue to focus on training and proficiency exercises across the West Fire Region. Pump set-up, hose lay training, hover exit certification, and […]
Despite storm activity, only six new fires were reported in the West Fire Region over the weekend. Five of those occurred in the Nipigon District, with the other one reported in Thunder Bay District. All the new fires were contained to less than one hectare. Excellent co-operation between the Ministry […]
FORT FRANCES—The Rainy River District speech contest for students in Grades 6-8 was held last Wednesday at the Robert Moore School gym. The majority of the schools in the district participated, from Robert Moore to St. Francis here in town all the way to Riverview in Rainy River. “Oral language […]
If any district farmers thought the new regulations meant they no longer need be concerned about building an abattoir, they were disappointed last Thursday evening (May 15). About 60 farmers showed up at the Millennium Hall in Stratton to take in the “Non-emergency on-farm slaughter” presentation co-ordinated by half-a-dozen Ministry […]
High winds in the West Fire Region on Saturday resulted in trees falling over power lines and sparking forest fires. By Saturday evening, six new fires were reported, including one near Lake Despair in Fort Frances District. However, these fires were small and declared “under control” or “out” within a […]
Rainy River’s Neighbourhood Watch met last Thursday (May 8) to review their concerns and consider future direction. A dozen concerned individuals were in attendance, including chairwoman Marilyn McAlister. Attendance by the OPP’s Community Policing representative had been requested but could not be scheduled. Jack Elliott filled in details on a […]
A Chapple Township farm is adopting solar and wind power technologies to cut energy costs and safeguard the environment. The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. (NOHFC) has invested $29,775 to help the Elvin Taylor farm in Barwick install solar panels and a wind generator tower to replace a diesel generator. […]
On Friday, May 9, Donald Young School hosted its spring chess tournament for 103 players, who tested their strategies in more than 500 games altogether. The gym was a hive of energy from start to finish—and none of it would have been possible without the parents, staff, and volunteers who […]
More than 100 volunteers from Fort Frances and area were honoured by the province yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre here. “Everyone here tonight is a hero. Everyone has given of their time freely, and everyone has a story to tell about something they’ve learned or gained from volunteering,” said […]
It has taken a long time, but Contact North is now firmly established in its new location in Emo. Conference assistants Christy Crans and Jen Vanzwol have taken up residence in a room offered to them by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in the old OPP building […]
