The Downtown Core Committee report unveiled last month should figure prominently as a local initiative in 2006, and the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce wants to continue being involved in shaping the future of the business community here. “We’ll continue on, as a Chamber, some of the things we’ve been […]
District News
The annual Christmas Bird Count for Rainy River District was held Monday and although the numbers were low, four species never counted here before were sighted. “Spotting some new species was quite interesting,” noted Ilka Milne, Northwestern Ontario program manager with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Milne said the species […]
Drs. Lidkea, Elliott & Lidkea are urging everyone to celebrate safely this holiday season. Unfortunately, every year careless celebrating leads to serious injuries, often including eye injuries. Champagne corks are one of the most common holiday-related hazards to the eyes. So make sure you know the right way to open […]
The Rainy River District School Board, along with Local #65 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, jointly ratified a proposed four-year agreement, which is in effect from Sept. 1, 2004 until Aug. 31, 2008. The board approved this contract at a special meeting last Wednesday (Dec. 21). “Discussion centered […]
The majority of people believe skilled trades are low-paying, involve dirty and demanding physical work, and are not intellectually challenging. In fact, a major recent survey commissioned by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) found that only one in four people said they would consider a career in the trades. These […]
A snowy owl was rescued by two trappers from the Dryden area and successfully released back into the wild. Barry Fedorchuk and his brother, Syl, had rescued the owl in a field off Wabigoon Lake Road, northwest of Dryden, on Dec. 20. The men had seen a flock of ravens […]
A Red Lake tourist operator who illegally built a trail, dumped a fuel tank, and failed to immediately report killing a black bear has been fined $1,400. Brett Geary, 44, who pleaded guilty, was fined $1,000 for putting in the trail to his lodge on Little Vermilion Lake, $200 for […]
Maybe they fell down once or twice, and perhaps most of their rocks didn’t make it over the hog line. In fact, many had never curled before, but that didn’t stop young and old alike from having a blast during the “funspiel” at the newly-renovated curling club in Emo on […]
For the first three weeks of the annual “Festive R.I.D.E.” campaign, a total of 1,201 vehicles have been stopped at OPP roadside checkpoints across Rainy River District. During that time, police have charged four people with alcohol-related driving offences. Police also have issued two 12-hour licence suspensions and laid nine […]
On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, an appreciative luncheon was held at the Ukrainian Hall following divine liturgy at St. George’s Church. The luncheon was held to honour Walter Andrusco, 98, for his many years of devoted service to the church as choirmaster and teacher of Ukrainian language and culture. Andrusco […]
The holiday season should be a joyous time but, unfortunately, there are people who can create misery and dangers that can claim lives. Crime Stoppers has a number of suggestions for keeping things safe. Always give your home a lived-in appearance. Leave lights on when going out at night or […]
A local man has been fined $1,680 after pleading guilty to having seven walleye over the limit. Ted McLeod, 53, also forfeited his fishing gear and the fish to the Crown. Court was told that on July 20, McLeod was guiding two non-resident anglers on Marmion Lake, about 20 km […]
