The 18th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament goes Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7 at Lake Despair Lodge (located 18 miles north of Devlin on Highway 613). Weigh-ins start at 4 p.m. both days, with a roast pork supper set for the Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. (cost is […]
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From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. One fire was confirmed by the end of the day on Tuesday. Kenora Fire #66 was listed as “under control” at 1.8 hectares in size at last report. Recent rainfall in the far north is […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that this year’s Canada Day Cash Lottery was able to raise a net profit of almost $18,000! These profits will go towards the purchase of two portable ultrasound machines for the district. The big draw took place on […]
Press Release “Landscapes and Wildlife,” an exhibit featuring the photography of Alan Poelman, runs until July 21 at the Pictograph Gallery in Atikokan. The gallery is located downstairs in the Voyageur Mall on Main Street. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sam Odrowski Do you know a business worth celebrating? The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce once again is encouraging district residents to submit nominations for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards. “This is the opportunity for us to recognize local businesses for their great achievements and everything […]
Sam Odrowski A program that has no mention of drugs and alcohol has proven itself effective in drastically reducing the rate of incidences for both in district youth aged 10-14. Called “Project Sunset” and funded by the provincial government, the program is run by the local OPP at Crossroads School […]
Sam Odrowski Sick Kids Hospital’s “Empower Reading” program is helping a group of Grade 2 and 3 students at St. Michael’s School here improve their abilities and confidence. The evidence-based reading intervention program is taught in schools across Ontario, throughout Canada, and abroad. St. Michael’s teacher Nathan Cousineau, who has […]
From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by late yesterday afternoon. There currently are 36 active fires in the region, 34 of which are listed as either “under observation,” “being held,” or “under control.” Recent rainfall in the far north is helping FireRanger crews in […]
It will be mainly clear tonight, with an overnight low of 12 C (54 F) and west winds gusting up to 20 km/h. Tomorrow will be sunny, with a high of 25 (77) and low again around 12 (54). Look for west-northwest winds gusting up to 24 km/h. More sunshine […]
Sam Odrowski Mary-Ellen Chapman, Family Respite co-ordinator with Family & Children’s Services here, received a portion of the Moffat Family Fund from Mayor Roy Avis at last Monday night’s council meeting.
Sam Odrowski It may have been chilly and rainy but many youngsters still swam and played along the waterfront at Point Park during Canada Day on Sunday. The Fun in the Sun committee made water sports available for a small fee to those who wanted to go tubing, waterskiing, or […]
Stephanie Hagenaars The wind picked up into the evening on Sunday but that didn’t put a damper on the Canada Day fireworks show! The bright light from the colourful bursts filled the sky, reflecting off the upper Rainy River while creating sillouettes of boats out to get the perfect view. […]
