Heather Latter Muskie football team hopefuls tested their speed and agility in this drill during the team’s main training camp yesterday evening at Fort High. The black-and-gold will open play in the Andy Currie Division of the Winnipeg High School Football League on Sept. 4 in Brandon against the Neelin […]
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Staff Fort Frances Lakers’ fans now can mark their calendars for the squad’s first on-ice endeavours of the coming season. The team released its five-game pre-season schedule today, which begins here Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. against the Minnesota Iron Rangers. The Lakers then will host the English River Miners […]
Staff Coun. Ken Perry filed his papers this morning to seek another term on town council. Coun. Perry was first elected to council in January, 2008. He joins fellow incumbent Coun. John Albanese, as well as newcomers Jennifer Greenhalgh, Jennifer Horton, and Charleen Mallory, among those running for the six […]
Joey Payeur Janelle Andy of the Manitou Blaze stole home in the fourth inning of last night’s Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League final at Rainy River First Nations. But Redgut Babes’ catcher Kayla Windigo and her teammates had the last laugh as the Babes thumped the Blaze 15-4 to […]
Staff The construction work on Third Street East from Crowe Avenue to Frenette Avenue is not expected to interfere too much with the start of school next Wednesday. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said while Crowe Avenue will not be open to all traffic, it will be usable by […]
Heather Latter Brent and Mary Chapman, left, along with Karen, Reilly, and David Taylor, enjoyed a fish fry dinner at Sunny Cove on Friday hosted by the Watten Fire Department. The event saw its biggest turnout yet, with more than 350 people taking in the tasty meal, which also included […]
the MNRF Just one new fire was reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend. Nipigon Fire #19 was confirmed Saturday in Marten Falls First Nation, but has since been declared “out” at 0.3 hectares. Ten fires remain active in the region, all of which currently are listed as “being […]
the OPP While conducting patrols through Point Park, local OPP officers had the chance to speak to park staff. Through the conversation, it was revealed culprit(s) had smashed bathroom fixtures within a restroom building at the park. It was believed the damage occurred last Wednesday night. A further investigation through […]
Staff Whether it’s walleye or bass, Bill Godin has had the champion’s touch this year. Three months after winning an unprecedented third Emo Walleye Classic with partner Ralph Galusha, the Devlin resident teamed with Kenora’s Dave Lindsay to capture the 10th-annual International Falls Bass Championship on Saturday. Their winning weight […]
Press Release On July 18, the Water Levels Committee of the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board directed the dam operators on Namakan Lake to target the upper rule curve rather than the middle portion of the rule curve band. This step was taken to help increase the rate […]
Staff It appears there will be a mayoral race here with Mayor Roy Avis opting to seek another term. Mayor Avis filed his nomination papers late Friday afternoon for the Oct. 27 municipal election, meaning he’ll be running against Coun. Andrew Hallikas. Coun. Hallikas filed his nomination papers on Aug. […]
the OPP On Saturday at 11:30 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers responded to a call for assistance at a night club on Scott Street. An intoxicated male was threatening others inside the building with a knife. Staff subdued the male prior to police arrival. He was taken into custody […]
