Duane Hicks Josh Strain handed out tourist information at the border here Friday evening. For a second summer, two students will work at the border during key hours, as well as at community events, to distribute information about Fort Frances and give tourists directions. With the Ontario Tourist Information Centre […]

Sarah Pruys About 20 people gathered for a “March Against Monsanto” here Saturday afternoon, holding up signs in a peaceful protest to raise awareness of genetically-modified organisms and Monsanto, an American multinational agricultural biotechnology corporation and leading producer in genetically-engineered seed. The march, which began at “From The Grind Up,” […]

the MNR Four new fires were reported in the Northwest Region yesterday. Three were in the Dryden District while the other one was in the Nipigon District. One of the new fires was declared “out” by early evening. Two other fires in Red Lake District, which had started on previous […]

Lucas Punkari Matthew Drazecky made his way through some less-than-favourable track conditions Saturday afternoon at the Emo Motocross track while Cole Chernosky gave chase in the Junior MX-3 division. A total of 101 riders took part in the season-opener for the Superior Dirt Riders motocross circuit, which will run a […]

Lucas Punkari While this weekend marked the first time they had fished as a tandem in the Emo Walleye Classic, Les Morrison and Oliver Gibbins were able to use their years of experience on the Rainy River to their advantage. Thanks to a two-day weight of 20.16 pounds, the pair […]

Sarah Pruys Decked out in their prom attire, Jenna Wilson, left, Alanna Walsh, Adriane Gurski, Jillian Bobczynski, and Shai Loyie were among those posing for pictures Saturday afternoon at Seven Oaks. Almost 100 couples then attended the annual Grand March at Fort High, followed by dinner and dancing at La […]