Heather Latter People participated in a jigging workshop in Russell Hall at Sunny Cove on Saturday afternoon during a “Métis Community Festival” hosted by the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Healing and Wellness Branch. About 100 people took in the fiddle music provided by the Métis Fiddler Quartet of Winnipeg, as […]
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Joey Payeur Visiting Treaty #3 Grand Chief Warren White performed the ceremonial puck-drop during the grand opening of the Couchiching First Nation Arena on Saturday. It is nicknamed “The Duke” after former Couchiching Chief Raymond “Dukesie” Bruyere. Accompanying White on his face-off duties were Bruyere’s son, Dave, his mother, Josephine […]
the OPP On Saturday around 10:35 p.m., Thunder Bay OPP officers responded to a motorcycle collision on Highway 593 in Devon Township. A passing motorist had located a male lying in a ditch beside a motorcycle and contacted police. An initial investigation revealed the male had been out for a […]
the OPP The OPP is continuing its investigation into the cause of a crash in the early-morning hours of Friday that left three people injured. Officers confirmed an 18-year-old female received serious but non-life threatening injuries when the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt she was driving struck two hydro poles on the […]
Joey Payeur With a three-goal lead slipping away for the second-straight night, Fort Frances Lakers’ general manager and head coach Wayne Strachan summoned his troops to the bench for some quick but emphatic few words in the second period of Saturday night’s game against the visiting English River Miners. The […]
Staff Town council asked for input on the 2014 budget—and they will get it. At a public meeting this evening, council will hear from five confirmed presenters, as well as receive two written submissions, regarding the upcoming budget. Doug Anderson, chair of the Downtown BIA, will speak re: the demolition […]
Duane Hicks The burned-out shell of this 2008 Chevy Cobalt was all that was left after it crashed and then was engulfed in flames early this morning on the 1200 block of Second Street East. Three people were sent to hospital with serious injuries.
Heather Latter Siblings Nicholas, left, Danton, and Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk, along with good friend Scott Kemp, entertained students at the Townshend Theatre this morning with an hour of Métis fiddle music. The Métis Fiddler Quartet also performed for students yesterday and will be taking part in a “Métis Community Festival” tomorrow […]
Joey Payeur Muskie golfer Tyson Morrisseau celebrated after draining a 15-foot putt on the 13th hole during the NorWOSSA season finale yesterday at Heron Landing. Morrisseau qualified for the NWOSSAA championship in Geraldton next Thursday (Sept. 26) after finishing second overall in the boys’ division with a round of 74. […]
the MNR One new was fire reported yesterday in Fort Frances District. Located about 30 km northeast of Mine Centre, it was a single tree that ignited when struck by lightning. It is now “out.” Three active fires remain in the Northwest Region. Sioux Lookout District continues to monitor these […]
There is a 20 percent chance of showers tonight, with an overnight low of two C (36 F). Expect north winds at 10-15 m.p.h., gusting up to 20 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be sunny but cool, with a high of 14 (57) and low around one (34). Look for continued north […]
Staff It’s time for the public to officially get a look at Rainy River District’s newest recreational facility. The Couchiching First Nation Arena, nicknamed “The Duke,” will have its grand opening tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a ribbon-cutting, a ceremonial puck drop, and the dedication of the […]
