the MNR Grass fires were reported in the south and west sectors of the Northwest Region throughout the week. Every year, residents burning grass or debris ignite wildfires. In the spring, cured grass dries quickly, ignites easily, and can spread out of control quickly. These fires threaten people and properties, […]
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Duane Hicks Marina Jewell modelled an outfit from Betty’s during the “Go Local” spring fashion show yesterday evening at Boston Pizza. The event featured local women, men, and children modelling clothing sold at McTaggarts, Betty’s, and Taggs Source for Sports here. Northwoods Gallery & Gifts, Canadian Tire, and Hammond Landscaping […]
Duane Hicks Students lined up to prepare plates of food to serve to elders and senators during an event entitled “First Nation, Métis and Inuit: Revitalizing Aboriginal Language and Culture.” Held yesterday evening at St. Michael’s School, the event featured not only a traditional meal prepared by Naicatchewenin Develop Corp. […]
Duane Hicks Ontario made official amendments to the Fire Code and Building Code yesterday, making it the first province to make automatic sprinklers mandatory in care homes for seniors and those with disabilities. Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. CEO Allan Katz said Riverside soon will begin to work with key […]
Staff When the 2013-14 season begins for the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, Fort Frances native Joe Basaraba will have something new added to his uniform. The 21-year-old right-winger, a third-round draft pick of the Florida Panthers in 2010 and entering his senior season with the Bulldogs, yesterday was named one of the […]
Duane Hicks Vi Plumridge admired “Lie of the Land,” a coloured pencil creation by Bill McFarland of Nestor Falls, during an open house yesterday for the “Beauty of Brown” spring art exhibit at the Fine Line Art Gallery here. The exhibit, which features a variety of arts and crafts made […]
Staff The SIJHL will see a new team for the 2013/14 season with the addition of the Ear Falls Eagles. The Eagles, who will become the sixth team in the Junior ‘A’ league, will play out of the Ear Falls Arena when the new season begins. Their team colours are […]
Press Release Did you know that up to 70 percent of young adults living with mental health problems report the symptoms started in childhood? So why is your mental health so important? Mental health is an essential part of your overall health. Just as physical fitness helps your body to […]
Press Release Local MPP Sarah Campbell is asking why research is being obstructed at the Experimental Lakes Area two weeks after the provincial government announced with much bravado that it had saved the facility. “Today we read in the Globe and Mail that nothing has been solved and scientists are […]
Press Release At its May 7 meeting in Atikokan, the Rainy River District School Board announced the appointment of Al McManaman as superintendent of education. McManaman has served the board as acting superintendent of education and assistant to the director since August, 2012, and has acquired more than 20 years […]
Heather Latter Hannah Anderson performed a dance routine called “Dance, Dance, Dance” during a variety show yesterday presented by students at St. Michael’s School. The youngsters performed skits, puppet shows, poetry, and songs—all prepared by themselves.
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilties, Inc. reports the watermain break on Front Street, close to the Emo Health Centre, has been repaired and the boil-water advisory has been lifted. Water samples were analyzed and approved for drinking by the Northwestern Health Unit.
