the MNR Ministry of Natural Resources’ West Fire Region firefighting resources are joining the support effort in the East Fire Region as the fire situation has eased in most parts of the west. The fire hazard remains “high” in the Quetico Park, the southern part of Thunder Bay District, and […]
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Peggy Revell Talks between government and Couchiching First Nation continue as the one-week mark arrives since the band first erected a toll booth on Highway 11 just west of the Noden Causeway. “Ministry staff met with Chief McPherson [Thursday] to discuss a variety of issues,” Aboriginal Affairs spokesman Greg Flood […]
Staff The local Salvation Army’s “Red Shield” campaign got underway earlier this month, but so far has met limited success. As such, donations are desperately needed as soon as possible. Capt. Angel Sandoval said yesterday that this year’s campaign goal is $15,000, but only $1,200 in monetary donations has come […]
Staff The fire situation is heating up for the Ministry of Natural Resources, with six new fires reported in the West Fire Region yesterday on top of the eight on Wednesday. Among these new starts, eight have been in the east end of the Fort Frances District. Seven were caused […]
Duane Hicks Town council on Tuesday night approved a request from the Fort Frances Curling Club to change the date of its tax arrears payments from July 31 to Sept. 30. Coun. Sharon Tibbs told council the Administration and Finance executive committee reviewed the curling club’s arrangement with the town […]
Press Release Ontario has passed legislation that will provide relief for low- to middle-income Northern Ontario residents who are facing high energy costs through an annual credit. The annual Northern Ontario Energy Credit will provide about $35 million in assistance to 250,000 families and single people, or more than half […]
Mitchell Haw For members of the United Beef Club, the evening of May 18 featured a very practical meeting at the McQuaker residence. But before club members could begin an anticipated hands-on activity, there were a few other tasks that need to be completed. First off, members and leaders recited […]
Peggy Revell The toll booth initiative undertaken by Couchiching First Nation is drawing support from beyond its immediate community, including a visit from Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaakwe Diane Kelly yesterday. “I’m here to support Couchiching First Nation,” said Kelly, who took a turn in the booth collecting tolls from […]
Press Release Ontario is encouraging employers and workers to learn how to protect themselves from heat stress this summer. As summer days get hotter, the harm caused by too much heat can become a significant problem in many workplaces. Workers and their employers must take steps to protect themselves from […]
Peggy Revell Couchiching First Nation has received everything from praise to threats after following through on its controversial plan to set up a toll booth on Highway #11 at the west end of the Noden Causeway late Friday afternoon. “We’ve had a number of well-wishers. Some people said that we […]
Peggy Revell With the Couchiching toll booth now in place, many people are facing the experience of a daily commute through the site—and a decision as to whether or not they will pay the $1 toll. Those working at the toll booth have been courteous, noted one Reef Point resident, […]
Duane Hicks With the Couchiching toll booth at the forefront of many residents’ minds, Fort Frances council served up a slew of questions for OPP detachment commander Insp. John Kendrick at last night’s meeting. “Our highway’s been blockaded on the reserve since May 21,” said Coun. Ken Perry. “It’s an […]
