After issuing a Notice of Seizure for almost $500,000 in unpaid taxes to Riversedge Development earlier this month, the town has received some of it back. “We’re trying to keep in control of what’s happening here in our community,” said Mayor June Caul on Monday evening. “It did make our […]
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The 32nd-annual “Citizen of the Year” nomination period is fast approaching and Mayor June Caul is encouraging town residents to nominate individuals they feel deserving of the award. The nomination period starts tomorrow (Sept. 26) and ends on Oct. 24. “This award recognizes the efforts of an individual who contributes […]
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The clouds had only just begun to loom in the distance on Friday afternoon, but Renée Martin-Brown was still thankful for the weather. “We’re grateful for the sunshine. It has rained on us for years and years,” Martin-Brown shared. “We had one nice year here where it was beautiful and […]
By Samantha Maldonado And Terry Chea The Associated Press LOS BANOS, Calif. — One of the most recent threats to California’s environment has webbed feet, white whiskers, shaggy fur and orange buck teeth that could be mistaken for carrots. “Boy, they’re an ugly-looking thing,” said David Passadori, an almond and […]
By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press NEW YORK — Due to climate change, the world’s oceans are getting warmer, rising higher, losing oxygen and becoming more acidic at an ever-faster pace and melting even more ice and snow, a grim international science assessment concludes. But that’s nothing compared to what […]
By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press CHICAGO — Americans’ diets are a little less sweet and a little crunchier but there’s still too much sugar, white bread and artery-clogging fat, a study suggests. Overall, the authors estimated there was a modest improvement over 16 years on the government’s healthy eating […]
Jamie Mountain Head director Richard Trenchard presented the trophy to Mark Nault and Christian Armstrong after the duo had claimed the title at the 21st-annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament on Saturday afternoon. The duo topped the 89-team field this year with a two-day total of 27.51 pounds.
Jamie Mountain Rick Thompson and Tracy Wahl stood up on the stage alongside RRWT emcee Vaughn Murray after their Day 2 haul of 12.77 pounds temporarily vaulted them into the lead and got them into the “hot seats” prior to the top five boat parade on Saturday afternoon. The duo […]
Jamie Mountain Ben Hoefler of the Fort Frances Lakers got tripped up by a diving Thief River Falls Norskies’ defender while teammate Nick Hahkala looked on during their squad’s 8-2 romp in the SIJHL season-opener for both teams on Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Hoefler scored twice […]
Jamie Mountain Pat Gibbins, left, and Oliver Gibbins tossed out some goodies to the spectators on hand for the top five boat parade on Saturday afternoon under the big tent at Hannam Park. The duo finished in sixth spot at this year’s RRWT with a two-day total of 22.88 pounds.
Jamie Mountain Brent Adamson showed off his multitasking abilities as he answered a call on his cell phone and continued on with hosing the ice surface on Monday morning at the Fort Frances Curling Club.
of Ryan Stelter/Kenora Miner and News Jesse Jourdain tried to put his kill attempt past a pair of Kenora Broncos’ defenders during the Muskie senior boys’ volleyball team’s 2-1 loss in the NorWOSSA season-opener for both teams last Tuesday in Kenora. All four Muskie court sport teams were slated to […]
