Duane Hicks The local OPP detachment is taking part in a province-wide initiative that will give residents an opportunity to dispose of old and unused prescription medications. Set for this Saturday (May 10), “Prescription Drug Drop Off Day” will be held outside the Civic Centre from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The […]
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Heather Latter The “I am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” regional retreat for girls aged 10-16 will begin taking registrations next Thursday (May 15) at 7 a.m. for its second event, which is scheduled for Sept. 25-28 at Sunny Cove Camp. “It’s about empowerment and personal discovery, focusing on self-esteem […]
Duane Hicks The other shoe has dropped. One week short of the town celebrating 100 years of paper-making, Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced yesterday it is permanently closing its previously-idled pulp and paper mill here. “We tried hard to find a way to reposition these assets, particularly the pulp mill,” […]
Joey Payeur The Ontario government will be intensifying efforts this year to make sure tourist camp operators across the province are doing their best to maintain safety standards at their places of business. That was the message delivered at the North Western Ontario Tourism Association’s annual spring meeting in Nestor […]
Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Lakers were supplemented by their defence and goaltending this season, but their most telling characteristic was a high-powered offence that ran four lines deep. When it came time to deliver at last week’s Dudley Hewitt Cup in Wellington, though, the new kings of the SIJHL […]
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Proudly wearing their “Welcome to Fabulous Straw Lake” T-shirts, Madison Morrison, left, and Taylor Steinke were among the more than 200 people who packed La Place Rendez-Vous yesterday evening for a two-episode sneak preview of new locally-shot series, “Fool’s Gold.” Audience response was overwhelmingly positive for the show, which premiers […]
Heather Latter Taylor Shouldice, left, was awarded the Drama Rose Bowl while Anna Schwartz took home the Piano Rose Bowl (and accompanying Dallman Award) during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ annual “Highlights” concert Sunday evening at the Townshend Theatre.
Jason Parks Donovan Cousineau (8) could only console team captain Cody Wickstrom (19) as Miles Nolan (right) showed the dejection on his face after the Lakers were eliminated from the Dudley Hewitt Cup with a 6-0 semi-final loss to the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots on Friday night in Wellington.
Robin McCormick A community fundraiser dinner will be held this Friday (May 9) at the Emo Legion to help the Emo Health Centre purchase a new exam table. One is needed for the nurse practitioner who is coming to join the team there, with the cost being about $11,000. A […]
Haley Anderson Summer Mainville, seven, took the stage during a Grade 2 spelling bee at St. Michael’s School earlier today. The correct spelling of “because” won her first prize, with Calleigh Calder and Bennett MacDonald finishing second and third, respectively.
Haley Anderson Boston Pizza hosted a Mother’s Day fashion show yesterday that featured clothing from local businesses. Jessica Taggart and Derek Kaemingh were among the 20-plus volunteers who made their way through the restaurant’s aisles while onlookers enjoyed a three-course meal.
Haley Anderson Aubrey Eldridge, seven, was one of the 150 students from Robert Moore School who participated in the annual “Jump Rope for Heart” fundraiser yesterday. The students raised $3,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation by promoting healthy lifestyles and collecting pledges from the community.
