It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly after 1 a.m. Look for an overnight of low of 15 C (59 F). There’s a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for tomorrow, along with a high of 27 (80) and low around 14 (57). Also […]
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Press Release The 150 maintenance and production workers at the AbitibiBowater Thunder Bay sawmill, located in Fort William First Nation, have voted to join the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada. CEP conducted a six-month organizing drive, which resulted in an application for certification back on Aug. 5 at […]
Staff Lightning activity over the past 24 hours sparked 15 new fires in the West Fire Region. Four new fires were reported in Kenora District, along with one in Dryden District, eight in Red Lake District, and two in Sioux Lookout District. Four of these have since been put “out.” […]
Staff A former nightspot on the 200 block of Scott Street may re-open down the road under a new name and ownership. Don Lee, owner of the Adventure Inn here, said yesterday he is interested in the property at 246 Scott St., the location of the former “Warp 9” nightclub […]
Staff Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. recently reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2011, indicating its OSB mill in Barwick recorded its highest volumes of production since its purchase in 2004. “Despite persistently-challenging market conditions, Ainsworth achieved improvements in operational efficiency at our three OSB mills, and a […]
Staff The fire situation in the Northwest Region has started to cool off a little, with the number of blazes on the decline. There currently are 85 active fires in the region—down from 96 yesterday. Three active fires continue in Fort Frances District, all of which have been burning in […]
Staff Town council approved a report Monday night to ensure that a letter from Gerald Hinrichs has been addressed and that his request for reimbursement of costs from June 25-28, 2011 for sanitary sewer maintenance be denied. Also at Monday night’s meeting, council: •selected Miller Group (Winnipeg) as a municipal […]
Staff Get your motor running. Motorcycle enthusiasts from across Rainy River and Kenora districts are encouraged to participate the annual “Ride for Memories,” a fundraiser for the local Alzheimer Society, which is slated for Saturday, Aug. 27. “We have a very fun and exciting route for the riders this year,” […]
Staff The local Husky gas station temporarily will stop selling fuel beginning next week when ground breaks on a renovation project. New pumps are planned, meaning customers eventually will be able to select their desired fuel grade. A pay-at-the-pump system is on the way, as well. Underground fuel lines also […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources is conducting a roving creel survey on Rainy Lake until Sept. 30. The goal of this survey of anglers and their catch is to assess the status of the sport fishery and health of fish populations in Rainy Lake, as well as to […]
Duane Hicks Continuing to diversify its business portfolio, Naicatchewenin Development Corp. (NDC) is now in the drilling business with a new venture, Arrowhead Gold Drilling. Back in April, NDC ordered an HTM-2500 Usinage Marcotte rig drill from Val-d’Or, Que., which was built to specs, and last Friday delivered it to […]
Peggy RevellZoey Duncan The race to replace Howard Hampton in Kenora-Rainy River riding in the Oct. 6 provincial election is heating up, particularly within his own New Democratic Party. Kenora lawyer Robert Sinding, who filed his nomination papers just days after fellow NDP nominee Sarah Campbell, said it was important […]
