Staff It was a night of firsts at the Emo Speedway on Saturday. Both James Lambert of Fort Frances and Dean Kellar of Devlin were able to nab their first-ever feature wins in Borderland Racing Association action. Lambert had six top-five finishes in the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds division last season […]
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Jamie Mountain A former Muskie football star is taking his talents to Winnipeg. Sekina Scheibler, who was a standout running back with the black-and-gold, recently officially signed on with the Winnipeg Rifles of the Canadian Junior Football League. The 21-year-old is thrilled to be joining the Rifles, as they play […]
Ken Kellar Handmade baskets crafted by local artist Pepper Hinrichs are on display at the Fort Frances Public Library. Hinrichs creates her baskets by braiding together thousands of long leaf and Red Pine needles into long ropes, which is then woven into basket or other artistic shapes, often with adornments […]
Ken Kellar Devon Boucher crossed the stage to accept her certificate at the Seven Generations Education Institute’s Graduation Ceremony held at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday. Boucher received her certificate in Pre-Health Sciences. More than 130 students graduated from the various secondary and post-secondary programs offered by the institute. […]
Ken Kellar Tina Pham received her diploma from Confederation College president Kathleen Lynch yesterday afternoon during the Rainy River District campus’ graduation ceremony at the Townshend Theatre. Pham graduated from the Practical Nursing program. A total of 48 students crossed the stage to receive diplomas, certificates or degrees from the […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of eight C (46 F). Tomorrow will see times of clouds and sun. Expect a high of 17 (63) and a low of five (41). Thursday will see sun mixing with clouds, a high of 22 (72) and a low of nine […]
From the MNRF
The forest fire hazard is currently low to moderate in the Northeast Region, with the exception of Greenstone sector which presents a high hazard in some areas. There were no new fires in the Northwest region yesterday. There are four active fires in the Northwest Region at the time of […]
From the OPP
Two drivers have recently been charged with impaired driving-related offences in the Fort Frances area. Shortly after 7 a.m. on Sunday, officers from the Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted an impaired driving-related investigation. As a result of this investigation, a 31-year-old Winnipeg man has been […]
From the OPP
The Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has recently charged two people in relation to of credit and debit cards that have been stolen and used to make purchases. Members of the public are urged to ensure they maintain positive control on their debit and credit cards. […]
The Canadian PressLiam Casey Keeping whales and dolphins in captivity will no longer be allowed across Canada under legislation that passed yesterday, drawing celebrations from activists and politicians who called it a significant development for animal rights. The federal bill, which now only requires royal assent to become law, will […]
The Canadian Press VICTORIA–A “lit”terbug was issued a hefty fine after Victoria’s police chief caught him flicking a cigarette butt out his car window. Chief Const. Del Manak said he was travelling on a highway in his unmarked police car when he noticed the driver of a Ford Mustang ahead […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–A new concussion safety TV ad campaign prompted by the death of a 17-year-old Ontario girl was launched yesterday as millions of eyes were on the highly anticipated Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The powerful spot from the provincial government recently started playing in Cineplex […]
