There were no new fires in the Northwest Region by late afternoon on yesterday. Four new fires were reported in the region the previous day but six fires were declared “out” since then, including the four new ones. Continued progress is being reported on fires in the region including two […]
District News
Following is the latest Horse News and Views which is prepared by Dr. Bob Wright, Animal Health and Welfare, OMAFRA, in cooperation with the staff and researchers of the University of Guelph. The monthly column highlights research topics, extension resources, reminders of common poisonings, disease or production concerns and coming […]
Since real men don’t shop, I was killing time while my wife, The Pearl of the Orient, selected a new bathing suit. There were several thousand in her size range. It promised to be a long process. As I wandered the houseware aisles heading for a gander at the new, […]
Two Madoc men have been fined $1,500 each for discharging their firearms in a roadway. Brian Ramsay, 39, and Percy Kennedy, 59, pleaded guilty. The bull moose they killed was forfeited to the Crown. Their firearms will be returned when their fines have been paid. Their Ontario hunting privileges and […]
Kerry Hyatt of Devlin was thrilled her 4-H steer earned the “Grand Champion” title during the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair on the weekend, but she would have liked to see higher bids at Saturday’s auction. At $2. 345/lb., her steer claimed one of the highest bids (from […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for the week of Aug. 5-11 were Irene Bobczynski (Fort Frances), Mitzi Krag (Fort Frances), Marvin Smitsnuk (Atikokan), M.A. Somerleigh (Atikokan), Ray Thiessen Jr. (Ear Falls), Brad and Mindy Armstrong (Eagle River) […]
Wednesday night seemed like it was going to be another light air night on Rainy Lake. Then just as Ron Bowman and Roger Johnson steered the committee boat into place for the start of the race, the winds picked up considerably. In strong northwest winds of ten to 20 m.p.h., […]
If ever there has been a rivalry in bass fishing tournaments it likely was never as good as the one at the Morson Bass International. Last year Doug Vandersteen and Mark Pentney were on top of the world after they had a stellar first day. They thought they might win […]
The Municipality of Sioux Lookout has finalized the purchase of the former CN/VIA train station which has sat unused and derelict for many years. This building has substantial historical significance, and its redevelopment will be pivotal in the sustainability and economic well-being of the downtown core. When it became apparent […]
Join park guide Joe Veeder and travel back in time to explore life as a gold miner on Rainy Lake. Learn about “Gold Bug” Jimmy and the colorful characters that lived in Rainy Lake City. Participants will discover how gold was found and see the tools of the miners. The […]
The “Biggest Little City in the Rainy River Valley”—located south of Devlin—will be hosting a showcase of local talent this Sunday at Mud Lake City’s ninth-annual Music Fest. Owners Wayne and Betty Salchert are encouraging everyone to come check out the continuous music on two stages played by local musicians. […]
Anne Marie Vanderaa, a public health nurse with the Northwestern Health Unit in Emo, was recently trained in how to make baby food and last week she taught nine district mothers how to do just that. “It helps parents introduce solid foods to their babies, to teach them how to […]
