From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. There currently are 22 active fires in the region, all of which either are listed as “under observation” or “under control.” The forest fire hazard is “low” across most of the region, with a few […]
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Sam Odrowski The “Coats for Kids” campaign is returning for a fourth year here. Its purpose is to make sure no child is without a proper jacket during the winter months. “Our goal is to alleviate the pressure that families face during Christmas time,” said campaign volunteer Nathan Cousineau. The […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, in partnership with more than 40 service agencies across the district, conducted a count of homelessness over two weeks from April 5-18. This count was part of a province-wide effort to gain a better understanding of homelessness in communities across […]
Duane Hicks There’s no doubt about it: Betty’s has made its mark over the years in the local business community. The Scott Street business was honoured with the inaugural presentation of the Test of Time Award last Wednesday night during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards at […]
Press Release The provincial government is taking steps to ensure Ontario’s roads are safe for everyone. Effective Sept. 1, there now are tougher penalties for careless driving and endangering pedestrians. Drivers convicted of careless driving causing bodily harm or death will face: •fines from $2,000-$50,000; •six demerit points; •a driver’s […]
Duane Hicks “Trunk or Treat” will be back for its fifth year, with organizers once again looking for locals to get into the “spirit” of the season by decorating vehicles. The annual event, organized by the “Project Safe Hallowe’en” committee, is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at […]
Duane Hicks While the number of participants in this year’s Terry Fox Run may have been down, the Canadian icon’s legacy of hope lives on in their hearts. The 26th-annual fundraiser for cancer research here Sunday afternoon saw 45 dedicated women and men of all ages raise more than $3,000. […]
Duane Hicks The local BDO Canada office once again is looking to local residents to help “Drive Away Hunger” over the next few weeks. From Sept. 21-Oct. 12, BDO will be accepting donations of canned goods and other non-perishable foods on Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:40 p.m. at its […]
Press Release Last Thursday, leaders from Northern Ontario’s indigenous and non-indigenous communities prepared a historic framework that will be used to bring communities, industry, and government together with a common goal to achieve sustainable and shared economic development prosperity. The Transforming Ontario’s North (TON) Summit used a grassroots approach to […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The second-annual “Run for the Donut” is planned and ready to go. Runners are advised to lace up their shoes and start preparing for the 5K race hosted by the Rainy Running Club, the Municipality of Emo, and the “Run for the Donut” committee. You are invited […]
Press Release In order to improve mobility network performance, Tbaytel will be performing scheduled network upgrade maintenance tomorrow (Sept. 20) from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. During this time, Tbaytel mobility customers in the Atikokan area may experience service disruptions or outages to their Tbaytel HSPA mobility service, including voice calls, data […]
Duane Hicks Ted and Ruth Brockie of Brockie’s Jewellers were recognized for their outstanding contribution, and years of dedication, to the local business community last Wednesday evening during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards at La Place Rendez-Vous. The Brockies, who retired earlier this year after owning […]
