the MNRF One new fire was confirmed by yesterday afternoon in the Northwest Region. Nipigon Fire #38, located near Hutchins Lake, was reported as “being observed” at 117 hectares in size. Seven fires were reported on July 1, including six in Sioux Lookout District and one in Red Lake District. […]
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Staff The taste of defeat was too bitter for International Travel Services to want a second helping. Zach Koomans and Jamie Veldhuisen scored as ITS (4-1-2) rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 2-0 shutout of Pharmasave (0-7-1) in Borderland Soccer League men’s division action last night. […]
Lindsay Campbell Country-folk artist “Washboard Hank” wowed the crowd with his washboard-playing abilities yesterday evening at From the Grind Up here. The Peterborough musician made a stop here on his “Beer cans down the Trans-Can tour” and was the coffeehouse’s first musical guest of the summer.
Press Release A Missouri man faces several charges after Canada Border Services Agency officers found an undeclared firearm in his vehicle at the Fort Frances port of entry. Charles Russell Phillips of Unionville sought entry to Canada to go to his cabin on June 24. During a secondary examination, border […]
Staff Plans are underway for this year’s annual mini-king and mini-queen contest, but sponsors are needed to ensure it happens. Organizer Melissa Gushulak said she’s looking for individuals and businesses to donate funds to help cover the costs. “[It] goes towards the mini-king prize, mini-queen prize, two crowns, [and] thank-you […]
Joey Payeur Sara Roach of Dat Ace Doe made a sharp return of service against Red Lac Bay while teammate Sam Berube looked on during the sixth-annual Canada Day beach volleyball tournament yesterday at Point Park. Red Lac Bay, made up of players from Red Gut Bay and Lac La […]
Lindsay Campbell Youngsters took off at the starting line yesterday morning for a 1K fun run organized by Energy Fitness as part of Canada Day festivities here. The event was held at La Place Rendez-Vous and saw more than 30 kids participate.
Heather Latter George Oltsher addressed the crowd at Oltsher Field in Barwick yesterday prior to playing his final game as a Barwick Blue Knight after being tabbed the starting pitcher against the Stratton Bobcats. The 66-year-old has played for more than five decades and was an instrumental part of the […]
Lindsay Campbell Robyn Johnson, left, along with family members Hannah, Aislinn, and Camille, stopped outside Warehouse One during “Mall Days” on Tuesday. The event was held on the 100-300 blocks of Scott Street from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., during which there were various vendors, sidewalk sales, and kids’ activities for all […]
Staff Manitou Forest Products went to their go-to guy and he delivered yet again. Reigning league scoring champ Ahamadou Idrissou connected for the lone goal as Manitou blanked International Travel Services 1-0 in Borderland Soccer League men’s division action Tuesday night. James Pavier earn the shutout for Manitou (5-1-1), which […]
Press Release A $2-million investment was announced Monday to support Domtar Inc. in developing and commercializing new premium grades of pulp at its facility in Dryden. As a result of this investment, Domtar will launch this first-of-its-kind, commercial-scale manufacturing facility for these new grades of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) […]
Lindsay Campbell Sarah Arcuri, above left, and her sister, Samantha, were decked out in Canadian attire yesterday during the annual Canada Day parade here yesterday morning. The girls, originally from Guelph, came out for the holiday to celebrate with family and friends.
