As in past years, the Emo Walleye Classic committee has planned an exciting schedule of events for both anglers and district residents to enjoy this coming weekend (May 24-26). “I really expect it to be better than before—that is, if we can get any better,” Angler Services director Colleen Vennechenko […]
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NDP leader Howard Hampton is reminding Ontarians to take Dalton McGuinty’s wait times numbers with a grain of salt after the Liberals issued press releases touting apparent reductions in wait times. The facts on wait times: •Advertising Standards Canada, an independent watchdog agency, ruled the McGuinty government’s wait times advertising […]
The lineup for the “Library Celebrity Car Wash” this Saturday (May 26) continues to grow, with new names being added daily. Those new to the celebrity lineup since last week include Dr. Robert Lidkea, FFHS principal Gord McCabe, Fort Frances Community Clinic Inc. board chair John McTaggart, town clerk Glenn […]
Darlene Nyberg, co-ordinator of the Family Resource Program/Ontario Early Years Centre, and public health nurse Miranda Sigurdson have been offering a brand new nine-week program for babies and parents called “Make the Connection: Birth to one year.” The program has shown parents how to connect with their babies through love, […]
Two occupants in a Piper Super Cub aircraft were reported overdue to the Dryden OPP when the plane failed to return by dark on Monday to Stanley’s West Arm Resort on Eagle Lake. The Canadian Rescue Co-ordination Centre was notified by the OPP and a search began. Around 6:40 a.m. […]
Ontario is now a North American leader in species at risk protection and recovery with the passage of The Endangered Species Act, 2007, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay said last Wednesday. “This act represents a milestone in the protection and recovery of species at risk in Ontario, and establishes a […]
Anglers in Northwestern Ontario can continue to fish for largemouth and smallmouth bass throughout the year, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay said last week. Anglers in Northwestern Ontario should continue to follow the 2005-06 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary throughout 2007. The only change for 2007 in Northwestern Ontario is that […]
About a dozen members of the Fort Frances Sea Cadets #144, along with their family and friends, walked four km around Emo during their annual walk-a-thon fundraiser on Victoria Day. The corps raised $850, which will go towards future projects. “We’re really happy with it,” noted organizer Vicki Ikert. “Last […]
The annual T.O.P.S. salad supper is set to go this Monday (May 28) at 6 p.m. in the Devlin Hall. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children six-12 years (those five and under are free). There will be lots of delicious vegetables, meat, fish, and desserts. Cold and […]
Four district parishes joined together at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Rainy River to celebrate the confirmation of 15 young adults into the Catholic faith. Our Lady of Good Counsel was filled to capacity as parishioners of St. Patrick’s in Emo, Our Lady of the Way in Pinewood, and […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources lifted the Restricted Fire Zone across the Northwest Region at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, with the exception of Zones 8, 10, and 11. Zone 8 covers Quetico Provincial Park. Zones 10 and 11 include all lands within an area starting on the west at the […]
Fort Frances OPP investigated an accident involving a school bus and another vehicle on the 300 block of Third Street East on Tuesday around 8:45 a.m. The driver of the southbound school bus, while turning east onto Third Street from Portage Avenue, struck a vehicle that had been stopped at […]
