Here are the sunrise and sunset times for Dec. 13-19: •Dec. 13–7:58 a.m. and 4:18 p.m. •Dec. 14–7:59 a.m. and 4:18 p.m. •Dec. 15–8 a.m. and 4:18 p.m. •Dec. 16–8 a.m. and 4:19 p.m. •Dec. 17–8:01 a.m. and 4:19 p.m. •Dec. 18–8:02 a.m. and 4:19 p.m. •Dec. 19–8:02 a.m. and […]
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Lillian Pearson (Fort Frances) and Colette Cameron (Noelville, Ont.) won the $100 up for grabs for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, respectively, in the Rainy River Distrit Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Nov. 25-Dec. 1 were Judi Jarvis (Atikokan), Bryan Kelly (Devlin), Betty Leitner (Atikokan), […]
Press Release Winter has arrived and the Northwestern Health Unit would like to remind people in the region to take extra caution when spending time outdoors. “When temperatures reach minus-28 degrees C or below, with or without the wind chill, the risk of a cold-related injury such as frostbite or […]
Press Release The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is calling on the Ontario government to adopt a regional electricity price for Northwestern Ontario as a means to attract new industry while reducing the cost of energy in the region. “[The] NOMA board and most residents of the northwest believe strongly that […]
Nothing compares to the aroma of baked Christmas goodies when coming in from the cold winter weather. Our olfactory sensations (our sense of smell) contribute up to 80 percent to our sense of taste, and thus is a very important part of our ability to recognize and enjoy flavour. The […]
Jamie Mountain Former NHL star Theoren Fleury held a workshop entitled “Reflections on Healing and Trauma, a One-Day Conversation with Theo Fleury” at the Couchiching multi-use facility last Thursday. The workshop aimed to help those dealing with traumatic experiences to open up in a safe, community-like atmosphere so they could […]
of Clint Bruyere Colton Bodnar and Nick Hahkala of the Fort Frances Lakers looked to keep Red Lake Miners’ defenceman Dante Tisi in check during their squad’s 5-3 win Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers snapped a seven-game losing streak with the win and will be […]
Jamie Mountain Ellayna Kabel helped to clear some dishes off of table during the Muskie girls’ hockey team’s annual tea and bake sale held Saturday afternoon at the Fort High cafeteria. Members of the team served sandwiches, desserts, tea, and coffee to raise funds for the program. The event also […]
Submitted Jaykob Ryll had the pleasure of meeting retired Edmonton Eskimos’ wide receiver Henry “Gizmo” Williams during his time with the NISSAN Kickoff Project in Edmonton last month.
of Michael Christianson/Dryden Observer Paiten Kinnear looked to rush the puck down the ice toward the Dryden Eagles’ zone during the Muskie girls’ hockey team’s 5-4 shootout loss there last Thursday night. The black-and-gold will be looking to get back into the win column tonight against the host Kenora Broncos […]
Submitted The fall hunting season allows us to have fun in the outdoors in all conditions.
Submitted Muskie football player Jaykob Ryll posed for a photo with a fellow NISSAN Kickoff Project player during the exhibition game held the day before the Grey Cup in Edmonton back in November. Ryll was part of Team Midnight, which won the game by a 23-17 margin over Team TITAN […]






