Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River District School Board once again is taking steps to try and implement a “community safety zone” in front of Crossroads School along Highway 613 North. A meeting was held at the Devlin school Monday night to hear the concerns of parents and community members, as […]
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From the MNRF One new fire, located in Nipigon District, was confirmed by yesterday afternoon in the Northwest Region. Assessment of the northern fires has resulted in more than 30 of them being called “out,” with most of these in the Nipigon and Sioux Lookout districts. This brings the total […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre still wants to hear from you. The library launched a community survey at the end of July and while there’s been a good response, they’d like to hear from more area residents–including those who do not use the library–before the survey […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Township of Emo is preparing to host the first “Run for the Donut” 5K event on Saturday, Oct. 7. Starting and finishing at the Lions Park, the race will feature music, prizes, and, of course, doughnuts! An awards ceremony will take place following the race, with […]
Staff The Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s special events committee is looking to conjure up funds in support of district health next month. “Making Magic for District Health Care” will take place Saturday, Oct. 14 at La Place Rendez-Vous, with tickets going on sale last week. Given past Foundation fundraisers […]
Press Release The new executive of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary met on Sept. 5 and a plan for the coming year was developed. Our first major event will be the annual fall tea on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 2-4 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church, with admission to […]
Press Release The North West LHIN is pleased to announce that the role of Vice-President, Clinical, will be filled jointly by Dr. Stewart Kennedy and Dr. Sarah Newbery. Dr. Kennedy has been a family physician in Thunder Bay for more than 30 years while Dr. Newbery has been a comprehensive […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board has approved a recommendation to consolidate Atikokan High School and North Star Community School into a new kindergarten-Grade 12 school on the Atikokan High School site, pending Ministry of Education funding approval. Board administration also was directed to assess the potential of […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual two-day Naicatchewenin First Nation Fall Bass & Walleye Classic on Northwest Bay over the weekend was another great success. Although the weather was not the best, the 23-team field had a good time. When the final weigh-in was completed, the top team was Jeremy Shypit […]
Duane Hicks Framed paintings, decorative vases, antique lamps, and other gently-used art. If you don’t want it, the Fort Frances Museum could use it for its “Keep It Hanging Around” fundraiser coming up next month. The silent auction fundraiser, which will run through to the end of October, will raise […]
Staff There will be a district connection when a third season of “The Bachelor Canada” begins airing next month. Emo native Jessie Baker was unveiled last week as one of the 20 “bachelorettes” who will be vying to win over the heart of Chris Leroux, a 33-year-old former Major League […]
From the MNRF Two men have been found guilty and together fined $14,900 for fishing-related violations. Matthew Slough and Kieran McCormick of Winnipeg each were fined: •$3,500 for obstructing a fisheries officer; •$1,500 for making false and misleading statements to a fisheries officer; •$1,200 for fishing for lake trout during […]
