After continuous development for several years, the first phase of the Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail, located about 12 km west of Fort Frances, officially was opened to the public by the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists on Thursday evening. “It’s a great educational opportunity for students to come here and […]
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One of the perks of living near Rainy Lake is boating access to its uninhabited, remote sandy beaches where swimming and camping are popular during the summer months. Visitors come and go from these places, and are supposed to be responsible stewards of the Crown land they enjoy by picking […]
If children in Emo are looking for something to do this summer, then they can take advantage of the Summer Playground Program which is running Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of August. The free program, which started up last week, allows children up to six years of age to […]
Once again the Lake Despair Lodge’s “Castin for Cash” was a huge success. Two suspenseful days ended with two Manitoba anglers–Terry McClymont and Jaret Horbaiuk took home the top prize of $5,000 on Sunday at the tournament. The top weight for McClymont and Horbaiuk was a two day total of […]
During visits to three Northwestern Ontario communities in mid-June, I was reminded of the saying that if opportunity doesn’t knock, you should build a door. During my visits to Kenora, Dryden, and Sioux Lookout back on June 12, it was clear these communities are engaged in the business of creating […]
The efforts of Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff to develop a federal “Buy Canada” policy for transporation projects have gained national exposure. The Liberal Party of Canada is currently featuring a story on Boshcoff’s Private Members’ Motion on their web site (www.liberal.ca). The web site also features a photo […]
Only one new fire was reported in Northwestern Ontario yesterday. The fire occurred in the Dryden district and has now been declared “out.” But the West Fire Region saw a significant increase in number new fires starts over the weekend, responding to a total of 25 new fires. All of […]
Manitoba anglers Terry McClymont and Jaret Horbaiuk took home the top prize of $5,000 yesterday at Lake Despair Lodge’s sixth-annual “Castin’ for Cash” live release bass tournament. McClymont and Horbaiuk netted a two-day total combined weigh in of 24.86 pounds; 12.58 pounds on Saturday and 12.28 pounds on Sunday. Day […]
Manitoba anglers Terry Mclymont and Jaret Horbaiuk took home the top prize of $5,000 yesterday at Lake Despair Lodge’s sixth-annual “Castin’ for Cash” live release bass tournament. Mclymont and Horbaiuk netted a two-day total combined weigh in of 24.86 pounds; 12.58 pounds on Saturday and 12.28 pounds on Sunday. Day […]
More than 100 supporters from across Canada and the United States will arrive in Grassy Narrows, Ontario today for a week-long Earth Justice Gathering to demand respect for Indigenous rights and protection for the endangered Boreal Forest. Throughout the week, Grassy Narrows First Nation community leaders and environmental and social […]
Attracting more than 30 racers from across Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba, the first race day at the Tamrack International Motocross track on Sunday was a success. “It went like clockwork,” enthused Mike Scheibler, owner of the track located north of Emo. “I knew it would do well, but what surprised […]
Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc.’s board of directors saw two new members join—and three step down—at its annual general meeting last Thursday in Rainy River. After five years on the board, former vice-chair Brigitta McGreevy left and was replaced in that role by Wendy Judson, who now is serving her […]
