Two new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend. Both were located in Dryden District and were 0.1 hectares in size, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Northwest Region Fire Centre reported this morning. The forest fire hazard is on the rise across Northwestern Ontario. Active weather […]
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Organizers of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, which runs July 22-28, are looking for several individuals to help co-ordinate volunteers and put up the tent. “We’re looking for people to share the load of working with the volunteers,” FFCBC chairman Jim Cumming said this morning. “It’s a big […]
The fire hazard in the Fort Frances and Thunder Bay Districts has risen to “high,” the Ministry of Natural Resources reported today, with most of the other districts in the Northwest region in the “low to moderate” range. But local fire supervisor Harrold Boven said with all the rain […]
The recent fundraising initiatives by the Emo Spray Park committee not only have been successful, they also have brought in some cash for the group’s endeavour of constructing a 3,600 sq. ft. facility. “It’s going pretty well, but we still have money to raise,” noted committee member Bridget Beck. Still, […]
Emo council expressed encouragement of local substance abuse prevention initiatives during its regular meeting last week after having attended a talk on the issue back on May 31. “I was telling people how good it was . . . the boys did a heck of a job,” Coun. Ken Fisher […]
Dreams do come true. The dreams of Holly Strain certainly came true after nearly a month of hard work and planning as she was crowned the 2007 Fun in the Sun Queen on Canada Day. Leading up to the very moment of truth at Pither’s Point Park, Strain and […]
All area youngsters are invited to bring out their bicycles and helmets for the third-annual Treaty #3 bicycle rodeo at the Couchiching multi-use facility this Saturday (July 7). “It’s awesome. The kids love it and really look forward to it,” said co-organizer Alana Fyfe. She and Treaty #3 Police […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society is seeking support—and funds—to build a new multi-use facility at the fairgrounds in Emo. “The exhibition hall is in sad shape and, even though there’s been a lot of work done on the 4-H building, none of the buildings on the fairgrounds are in […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society is seeking support—and funds—to build a new multi-use facility at the fairgrounds in Emo. “The exhibition hall is in sad shape and, even though there’s been a lot of work done on the 4-H building, none of the buildings on the fairgrounds are in […]
Cecil Ogden and Emily Watson said good-bye to the Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc.’s board of directors on Thursday night during its annual meeting in Emo after completing three three-year terms on the board. “It’s been a really great nine years,” noted Watson, adding it’s fitting for the pair to […]
You either hate him, or love him. There is no in between when talking about a gritty NHL defenceman such as Chris Pronger. Residents across Northwestern Ontario either tilt one way or the other on the Dryden native. But regardless, he’s still one of the best blueliners in […]
Fort Frances OPP officers responded to a disturbance on the 300 block of Third Street here on Saturday around 6 a.m. A male was reported to be standing on the roadway, waving a knife and yelling. The male fled upon police arrival but subsequently was located hiding in the […]
