Staff The Ross brothers are together again. Reports indicate the Fort Frances Lakers have traded hometown product Nolan Ross to the RBC Cup champion Portage Terriers (MJHL) for future considerations. The 20-year-old forward then was packaged with his twin brother, defenceman Davis Ross, and sent by the Terriers to the […]
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Laurel Beager – International Falls Journal A fire that destroyed a Canadian National Railway trestle early Wednesday morning appears to be an accident. An investigation shows evidence of a mechanical failure. “There is no sign of foul play,” Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund said yesterday. The investigation was conducted in […]
Heather Latter Marge Sveinson and Patrick Gallow, both “Friends of the Library,” sorted through mounds of books yesterday in preparation for the group’s annual book sale, which will run tomorrow from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. People are urged to stop by to pick up some […]
the MNRF Just one new fire was confirmed by yesterday afternoon. Kenora Fire #30, located on an island on the Winnipeg River, has been declared “out” at 0.1 hectares. Meanwhile, Kenora Fire #29 and Red Lake Fire #6 are now “under control.” Red Lake Fire #8 is listed as “being […]
Staff To ensure there is no congestion with U.S.-bound traffic due to the ongoing detour for the King’s Highway reconstruction, a so-called “USA border traffic line-up detour” has been implemented. Eastbound U.S.-bound traffic on Fourth Street West will be directed to turn right onto Cornwall Avenue and then turn left […]
Staff Area residents should be aware of a new phone scam whereby the caller threatens a family member will be arrested for tax fraud if their demands for money are not met. A local resident reported Tuesday that she received a phone call from a man who claimed to be […]
Press Release Former local MPP Howard Hampton announced today that he will run for the NDP nomination for the federal riding of Kenora in the upcoming election. “I’m excited to announce today that I will be seeking the NDP candidacy for the Kenora riding in the upcoming federal election,” said […]
Giselle Calder The local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary held its monthly meeting May 13, with 37 members in attendance. The charter was draped in memory of Jane McLeod, who served 63 continuous years as an auxiliary member. Rest in peace, our little pie lady. You will be missed. Diana Kangas and […]
Robin McCormick The first supper of the year at the Dance Hall will go this Sunday (May 31) from 5-7 p.m. (doors open at 4:45 p.m.) The menu will consist of ham, turkey, potatoes, vegetables, and all the trimmings, plus a wide variety of homemade dainties and desserts. The cost […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual “Strawberry Social” on Friday, June 5 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo Health Centre cafeteria. Admission is $3 and auxiliary memberships may be purchased for $2. Everyone is invited to attend. • • • The Emo food […]
Joey Payeur Jessica Woodgate of the Fort Frances Herricanes contorted her way around Couchiching Lady Raiders’ catcher Dianna Singleton to score in the fourth inning of yesterday’s 17-11 victory in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action at Couchiching. In other games, Northwest Bay edged the Fort Frances Mud Dogs […]
the MNRF Three new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday—one each in the districts of Kenora, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout. By day’s end Tuesday, there were eight new fires, including seven in Red Lake District and one in Sioux Lookout District. The main cause of these new […]
