Sarah Pruys Layoffs at the mill here didn’t have a huge impact on local merchants this Christmas season, but the jury is still out on what 2013 will bring. Although Resolute Forest Products announced just a month before Christmas that its kraft mill and #5 paper machine here were being […]
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Heather LatterDaune Hicks Some district municipal leaders are concerned about the possible reassessment of the mill property in Fort Frances heading into 2013. With the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s cost apportionment schedule based on weighted assessment, including payments in lieu, using municipal tax ratios for municipalities, and […]
Sarah Pruys Ben Andrusco topped the 25th-annual Boxing Day men’s squash tournament last Wednesday, which shouldn’t come as a surprise given he’s won other titles here multiple times over the years. Andrusco beat Anniss Seid, the defending champ, 3-1 in the best-of-five ‘A’ final. Organizer Bob Tkachuk noted Seid had […]
Heather Latter First-time jumpers Joanne Ogden and her daughter, Riley Strom, leapt into the icy waters of Sand Bay yesterday during the Voyaguer Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge.” A total of 20 jumpers took part, raising more than $8,000 for various organizations and the local club.
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Lion Evelyn Metke proudly showed off the plaque she received last month after being named a Melvin Jones Fellow.
Sarah Pruys Ben Andrusco topped the 25th-annual Boxing Day men’s squash tournament last Wednesday, which shouldn’t come as a surprise given he’s won other titles here multiple times over the years.
Staff The OPP is reminding drivers that they will be continuing with the annual Festive R.I.D.E. campaign until Jan. 2, so if they want to party to ring in 2013, they had better do it safely. The OPP urges everyone to plan ahead when heading out for holiday season social […]
Heather Latter Three-year-old Chase Felix went cautiously down the hill at the overpass yesterday afternoon. With decent temperatures and a little fresh snow, the hill was abuzz with children—and adults—of all ages zooming down the snowy slope.
the OPP An Atikokan area man was charged following a motor-vehicle collision Thursday on Highway 11 east of Atikokan. Shortly after 6 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP responded to the scene and conducted an investigation which led to a male being arrested. As a result of further […]
the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP responded to 16 motor-vehicle collisions from Dec. 24-29. Many of the accidents occurred as a result of drivers failing to adjust their driving habits to meet weather and road conditions. Drivers are reminded that it is of the utmost importance to […]
Submitted One of the new trails at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (near Stratton) looked like a winter wonderland courtesy of Mother Nature. A “moonlight ski” is planned for tomorrow (Dec. 29) from 7-10 p.m. to mark the grand opening of the cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network there. Refreshments also will be served.
Sarah Pruys Five-year-old Dakota Cooper, left, and brother Keaton, three, were ready to push off and slide down the hill at the overpass here yesterday afternoon. It was quite chilly out and the groups of youngsters who came to slide did not stay long.
