Back in April, 2006, someone went to Dingwall Ford in Dryden where they caused about $5,000 in damage to a 2006 Ford 250 “Harley Davidson” edition. Also, in March of this year, someone deliberately caused around $5,000 damage to an electronic display sign at Ignace High School. If you have […]
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A LaSalle, Ontario man pleaded guilty to illegal hunting and was fined $5,250 following a three-year Ministry of Natural Resources investigation. Dennis J. Dundara, 48, will have his rifle returned after he has paid the fine. Due to a self-imposed hunting suspension for the last two seasons, he will not […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Darlene Fejos Rousseau to the position of principal at St. Michael’s School. Mrs. Fejos Rousseau has been a vice-principal at both St. Michael’s and St. Francis School since August 2004. She has been employed by the board […]
For the 28th year, The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra is offering an opportunity for youth and adults to participate in a free summer string workshop to be held Aug. 13-18 at the Ranier Community Building. Visiting professional musicians from the United States and Canada will share their experience and expertise […]
Travis Belluz and wife, Genevieve were honoured with a wedding celebration at the home of Jim and Glenda Belluz (Travis’s parents) on Sat. (Aug. 5). Travis and Genevieve were married June 24, in Calgary. Many friends and family members attended the celebration. Genevieve’s parents were at the event, they travelled […]
On Aug. 12, youth around the world will celebrate the United Nations’ International Youth Day by promoting action to further encourage the empowerment and participation of youth in decisions that affect their lives. With Project Webfoot, an interactive youth education program, now reaching over 42,000 Canadian students, Ducks Unlimited Canada […]
Truck traffic had to be rerouted through town yesterday, after Hwy. 17 was closed following a fatal tractor trailer collision at Docker Township, around eight kilomteres west of Vermilion Bay. The Dryden detachment of Ontario Provincial Police reported that at 5:10 a.m. yesterday, an eastbound tractor trailer unit collided with […]
Ontarians should make every effort to help prevent forest fires, Natural Resources Minister David Ramsay announced yesterday. “While the fire situation has improved somewhat of late, I urge people to take every precaution when they are outdoors to prevent any human-caused fires,” said Ramsay. “We all need to do our […]
The Emergency Area Order (EAO) that has been in effect around Dryden fire #79 for a couple weeks was lifted Tuesday. Under the EAO, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) had the authority to stop the movement of people into the fire area. Access on and use of Winnange Lake, […]
Although many district residents spent the past weekend under the big tent at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, hundreds of others gathered at the Both Farm in Barwick on Friday evening and Saturday for the annual Chapple Days events. “I think we had the biggest crowds we’ve ever had […]
While all district farmers are praying for rain, those on hand for the Emo Agriculture Research Station’s annual open house last Tuesday evening hoped the rain would hold off just long enough to view the crops there—and it did. The tour, led by research technician Kim Jo Bliss, highlighted several […]
Members of the Rainy River Regional Abattoir (RRRA) will be updated on the project’s progress at a general membership meeting in Barwick on Aug. 10. Plans to establish a district abattoir have been ongoing since the board of directors was selected in April. RRRA president Steve Loshaw noted three months […]
