Over the past year, the McGuinty government has worked to strengthen Ontario’s forest sector by increasing its commitment to it to more than $1 billion, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay said last week. “We’ve focused like never before on the economic challenges facing Ontario’s forest industry and the social impacts […]
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Foul play is suspected in the death of a 45-year-old Wabaseemoong First Nation resident, whose body was located inside a residence with obvious signs of blunt trauma. Police had been called to the residence in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day in response to a disturbance. The deceased […]
Whether it’s fundraiser dinners or a penny weigh-in, the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River District has several events planned this month, which also is known as “Alzheimer Awareness Month.” For instance, tickets are still available for the local Alzheimer Society’s second-annual “Chefs’ Charitable Dinner and Auction,” which is slated for […]
FORT FRANCES—Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them and lift them up forever. (Psalms 28:9) As part of its mission to reach out to fellow community members in need, the new Community Care Ministry at the Apostolic Way United Pentecostal Church here is offering “a helping hand in […]
FORT FRANCES—The coming year will be a busy one for Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff, with the Liberal MP focusing on issues such as the drought, a local abattoir, and forestry. The drought—estimated to have cost the local cattle industry $3.6 million—will be one of the first items on […]
FORT FRANCES—The agriculture community in Rainy River District had its share of hardships last year, with a lack of rain making conditions difficult to grow produce and raise livestock as well as the provincial government abruptly enforcing regulations regarding the processing of uninspected meat. So what will 2007 hold for […]
FORT FRANCES—One of Rainy River District’s bigger projects this coming year will be the continuous planning and building of an abattoir to service the area. And after meeting their deadlines in 2006, the board of directors is on target to meet its goals for the new year. “When the board […]
Voyageurs National Park staff continues to check winter ice thicknesses and trail conditions within the park. Sufficient ice has formed to stake the “Green” snowmobile trail between the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and the Ash River resort community. Travel elsewhere on frozen lake surfaces within Voyageurs National Park is unsafe […]
With news earlier this month that renovations at the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s new offices at 450 Scott St. are over budget, the Chief Building Official for Fort Frances made it clear that’s not due to any recommendations he’s made. In a report to town council Monday […]
Four hunters have been fined a total of $6,000 after pleading guilty to a number of hunting violations in three separate incidents. Scott J. Fall, 40, and Daniel P. Lorencz, 40, of Chesaning, Mich., were fined a total of $3,500. Fall was fined $1,500 for trespassing to hunt, $500 for […]
Back on Thursday, Dec. 14, a motorist stopped at the Dryden OPP detachment and dropped off a package of toys found on the Trans-Canada Highway. A Christmas miracle was performed and the toys have been reunited with their owners. They were destined for the children of Sachigo Lake First Nation, […]
Everyone—young and old—can celebrate the season by taking part in the many winter activities available in Ontario’s provincial parks. “With many of our parks open year-round, families have a great opportunity to enjoy the best of winter through day activities, such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, or hiking—or winter camping […]
