Lucas Punkari After months of discussions and getting feedback from the public over the summer, the recommendations made by the Fisheries Management Zone 5 advisory council to the Ministry of Natural Resources are inching closer to approval. But before the new regulations for lakes from the Manitoba border to the […]
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Duane Hicks Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to the crowd along the 700 block of Scott Street during the 55th-annual “Parade of Lights” on Saturday. This year’s parade was sponsored and organized by Causeway General Insurance Brokers. Ltd. for the fourth time.
Heather Latter Tammy and Kelsey McLean checked out one of the quilts up for grabs at the “Spirit of Christmas” held Sunday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous. The event, hosted by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, raised more than $7,000.
Heather Latter Joe Galbraith placed donated items in a trailer during the “Fill a Trailer” event held Saturday at the Safeway parking lot. Hosted by students in the Social Service Worker program through Contact North here, donations of winter clothing were being accepted to give to the local Salvation Army.
Lucas Punkari Sturgeon Creek School student Aaron Scheibler watched closely as two-time Canadian junior curling champ Kaitlyn Lawes showed him how to throw an out-turn properly.
Heather Latter Six-year-old Liam Dent helped Matt Baker with a spinning ball trick during Baker’s Comedy and Stunt Show last night at the Townshend Theatre as part of the local “Kids & Company” entertainment series. The next performance will be the Squid Percussion Show on Jan. 21.
Duane Hicks Irene Laing, president of the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary, drew the winning tickets for its Christmas cash draw Friday afternoon in the hospital gift shop. Brent DeBenedet won the first-place prize of $1,000, with Donna Wood winning the $500 second-place prize and Sue Fletcher the $300 third-place […]
Staff Town council turned down a recommendation to increase the town’s mileage rate by two cents yesterday evening, deeming it’s not the right time given last week’s grim news about the local pulp and paper mill. Council previously directed that the town’s travel policy be reviewed, and a review committee […]
Duane Hicks Dryden OPP Cst. Erin Huckell took a spin—in reverse—around the small gym at Fort High this morning while behind the wheel of SIDNE (Simulated Impaired DriviNg Experience). FFHS First Responders helped run the time trials. OPP and Treaty #3 Community Services Officers (CSOs) from around the region are […]
the OPP Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Rainy River District OPP officers responded to a premise alarm at a business in downtown Fort Frances. Upon arrival, officers noted the front window to the main entrance had been smashed. A description of a culprit was determined and the OPP North West […]
Staff A trio of speakers are on the agenda this evening to ask town council to delay a proposed re-zoning in order to convert the former Huffman School property on Williams Avenue into a residential subdivision. Robert Schulz and Erma and Bob Armit will make presentations at a public meeting […]
Heather Latter Cynthia and Tracy Hudson checked out the numerous items up for grabs in the silent auction at the “Spirit of Christmas” yesterday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous. Hosted by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, proceeds will help cover the group’s pledge to the “Together We Can” […]
