The third-annual benefit concert for Oshki-Aa-yaa’aag Bimaadiziiwin Foundation (Good Life for Young People Foundation), which goes this Friday at Assabaska Heritage Park in Morson, is ready to kick off with cool workshops and a rocking concert sure to keep the youths entertained. The turnout for the first two years has […]
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The weather co-operated for the fifth year in a row as the annual Bergland Family Fun Day was held Sunday. Kids enjoyed several games, including the always-popular minnow races, and also were able to tour the Lake of the Woods Fire Department’s fire truck. While many of the activities were […]
Lives have been lost—and hay crops destroyed—because of fires caused by spontaneous combustion. This year has been particularly bad for hay heating due to the hot, humid weather. If the hay crop is put into the mow above 20-25 percent moisture content, spontaneous combustion may occur. A hay crop that’s […]
The OPP will be holding a bicycle rodeo this Friday (Aug. 15) at 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Cloverleaf grocery store in Emo in conjunction with the fall fair. Kids aged five-11 are invited to attend. “We’ve got skill courses designed for the kids riding their bikes […]
Adult education has grown in demand recently, meaning higher learning institutes have had increasing standards in adult accommodation. Currently, there are two local institutions that cater to this demand: Seven Generations Education Institute and Confederation College. Both schools have reported that among their adult students, many find themselves in situations […]
FORT FRANCES—Forget the treasure map because ‘X’ no longer marks the spot for people like Terry Newman. The local “Geocacher” has scoured the district and beyond in search of that mystery location—all for the thrill of saying he’s been there. “Geocaching” is a modern-day treasure hunt in which participants search […]
FORT FRANCES—While some councillors feel the town’s animal control bylaw only needs a grooming, others are convinced the leash needs to be tightened. The topic was discussed at length during Monday night’s meeting after the bylaw was reviewed by the Planning and Development executive committee in late July, and came […]
It takes a huge commitment on the part of everyone involved in the annual Emo Fair queen pageant to make it a success. The girls, their parents, and the event organizers spend many hours during the summer preparing for this annual competition. This year, five girls are competing for the […]
FORT FRANCES—To most, bears are a nuisance that eat our garbage, wreck our yards, and scare us into our homes at first sight. But to Mike Scheibler, bears are not only kind and friendly, they also have endearing personalities and many positive qualities. On top of running a motocross track, […]
FORT FRANCES—With its schedule confirmed and buses ready to go, Caribou Coach Transportation Company Inc. is primed to take over the run from here to Thunder Bay next Wednesday (Aug. 20). Sandy Smith, president and owner of Caribou Coach, said his company has been making changes to make the run […]
For all you country and Gospel fans out there, get ready to yell “yee-haw” because Colleen Cote and Louie Hawkeness—the dynamic pair of singing cousins—are preparing to release their first-ever album. Cote, who lives in Fort Frances, and Hawkeness, who resides just outside of Dryden, have been singing together off […]
FORT FRANCES—After getting a major shot-in-the-arm from Shaw Communications last month, the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre’s “Building for the Future” campaign will be aiming to reach its fundraising goal of $750,000 with a phone blitz next month. Campaign chair Mark Kowalchuk, who was out of town for […]
