Press Release Students from Confederation College’s Aboriginal Community Advocacy program recently co-hosted a round dance and giveaway event with the organizers of the annual “Full Moon Memory Walk” to thank members of the community for their continued support. More than 100 people braved minus-15 C temperatures to join hands and […]
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Expect increasing cloudiness tonight, with an overnight low of minus-12 C (10 F) and southwest winds gusting up to 15 km/h. Tomorrow will see the risk of freezing rain giving way to some sunshine. Look for a high of two (35) and low around minus-seven (19), with southwest winds gusting […]
Angele Robichaud of Devlin got an early present after winning the $2,500 up for grabs on Christmas Eve in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Dec. 23-29 were Keith and Shirley Blair (Stratton), Grace Seguin (Rainy River), Debbie and Derrick Lawres (Fort […]
Press Release For some, the idea of going to college sounds scary. Not everyone knows what program to take or many feel overwhelmed at the idea of going back after a long time away. The College Access program at Confederation College is designed to help students make a seamless entry […]
From the OPP OPP canine teams work across the province each day to support public safety. In addition to these duties, the OPP Canine Unit has created the 2019 Canine Calendar to raise money for the OPP Youth Foundation and the Friends of The OPP Museum. Each month of the […]
Press Release The board of health overseeing the Northwestern Health Unit will have some new faces around the table in 2019. Eight of the 11 seats on the board are filled by representatives from municipalities within the region and on the heels of the recent municipal election, the board will […]
Staff With defending champ Anniss Seid opting not to play this time around, the door was wide open for Steve Boileau. Boileau made good on the opportunity to sit atop the ‘A’ Open division once again as he downed Jason Kabel 3-1 in the final at the Sunset Country Squash […]
Duane Hicks Whether you got a new animal companion for Christmas, or your favourite cat or dog is celebrating another year with you, it’s time to get a new pet licence. And while the town continues to offer annual licensing, lifetime licensing, which first was offered starting last year, is […]
Press Release The Ford government has concluded the largest public consultation on education in the province’s history. This comprehensive education consultation had participation from parents, students, educators, employers, and organizations from across Ontario. The consultation included more than 72,000 engagements across three different consultation channels, which included an open submission […]
Press Release The provincial government is making life more affordable by bringing relief to Ontario’s tourism operators who rely on the province’s Tourism-Oriented Directional Signing Program (TODS) to generate a positive economic impact in their local communities. In April, 2018, the previous government signed a contract with Canadian TODS Limited […]
Jamie Mountain Brady Bodnarchuk looked to win a face-off in his own zone during the first period of the Muskie boys’ hockey team’s 5-4 win over the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints last Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The black-and-gold (5-2) will resume NorWOSSA action Jan. 8 when […]
Jamie Mountain A total of 19 jumpers braved frigid temperatures to participate in the Voyageur Lions Club of Fort Frances’ annual “Polar Plunge” yesterday on Sand Bay near La Place Rendez-Vous. The event, which sees participants raise pledges for charities and then split the proceeds with the club, brought in […]
