Members of Emo council expressed concern of decreasing property assessments to Darlene Morgan, with the Municipal Property Assessment Corp., at their regular council meeting Monday night. Emo Reeve Ed Carlson said one of their biggest concerns is that the assessments are being lowered with no reason provided. “I was shocked […]
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“Maybe this day will signify that we can walk in peace for the generation to come,” said Harry Kelly, deputy chief of the Onegaming First Nation. On Saturday (May 26), the Right Relations Circle—an initiative of United Church of Canada (UCC) congregations in the area—met for study and action regarding […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources reported no new fires in the Northwest Region again yesterday. Firefighters continue to work hard on the ongoing large fires in Northwestern Ontario—patrolling fire line and extinguishing hot spots within the fire perimeter. Thunder Bay fire #37, Thunder Bay fire #39, Sioux Lookout fire #11, […]
Kenora Forest Products is shutting down for a month due to a number of factors squeezing the forestry industry. Shifts at the sawmill will cease June 28 and resume July 30 in an effort to minimize the financial impact on the operation while allowing employees to enjoy their summer vacation […]
The provincial government is introducing proposed legislation that, if passed, would make Ontario a North American leader in species at risk protection and recovery, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced last week. “The proposed legislation we are introducing today [March 13] sets a gold standard for protection and recovery of […]
No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources said this morning. The reduction of the forest fire hazard in Northwestern Ontario has enabled the Northwest Region to release out-of-province firefighting resources, as well as provide support to Ontario’s East Fire Region. […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources’ regional forest fire management program is in a favourable position now to release out-of-province firefighting resources in the coming days, and also to provide support to Ontario’s East Fire Region, which currently is experiencing an escalated fire situation. An ignition team, one radio operator, and […]
As the summer season quickly approaches, Voyageurs National Park across the river is preparing to open its park visitor centers. The park is pleased to announce that all three—Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, and Ash River—will be open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. starting tomorrow (May 26) and ending Sunday, Sept. […]
The rainfall received this past weekend and earlier this week over much of northern Minnesota has moderated fire danger for the short-term. Rainfall amounts received across Minnesota varied from a trace to almost two inches. Given the rainfall amounts received, Voyageurs National Park yesterday lifted the ban on fires in […]
After finishing high school, Kerry Hyatt of Devlin wanted to continue her education focusing on agriculture—something she always had been interested in. But due to the mad cow crisis, which left the industry unstable at the time, Hyatt was encouraged to look at different options. She started her post-secondary education […]
Lake of the Woods residents Roland and Julie Hill’s artistic pursuits demonstrate beauty can be found both above and below the Earth’s surface. Roland Hill’s “lapidary” (from the Latin “concerned with stones”) work has roots in his 25-year career as a prospector, which he pursued until a mining accident eight […]
Students from Our Lady of the Way, Donald Young, Crossroads, and Mine Centre schools gathered in the Manitou Rapids gymnasium on Friday morning to hear from film and television star Gordon Tootoosis. “I want to share with the young people that anything is possible if you put your mind to […]
