Staff The only team that gave the Sight & Sound Wolves any trouble at the NAFA World Series in Topeka, Kan. over the weekend was the one that went on to win the overall title. After a loss Friday morning to the Santa Rosa Fastpitch (California) dropped the Wolves into […]
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Press Release NDP MPs John Rafferty (Thunder Bay-Rainy River) and Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay) yesterday planted a tree in Birch Point Park in Thunder Bay to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Jack Layton’s passing. “Jack touched so many people in our community,” said Rafferty. “Today’s tree-planting gave Thunder Bay residents […]
Staff One new fire was reported yesterday in the Northwest Region, the Ministry of Natural Resources said. Nipigon Fire #76 was reported Saturday evening and confirmed by early yesterday morning. This 0.1-hectare blaze, located about 10 km southeast of Longlac, and is now “out.” Meanwhile, one new fire was confirmed […]
Duane Hicks Donna Wasykowski, left, and Marj Katerick were among those who enjoyed fresh corn on the cob during a seniors’ corn feed late Friday afternoon at the Sister Kennedy Centre here.
Lucas Punkari Gavin Paull (#16) used the inside line in turns 3 and 4 to zip past Glen Strachan in a WISSOTA Modified heat Friday evening at the Emo Speedway. Both drivers were kept from Victory Lane during the two features races held in conjunction with the Emo Fair as […]
Heather Latter Kenneth Kellar was among the local performers who sang during the “Christmas Melodies” concert yesterday evening at Cornell Farms in La Vallee. A Christmas CD and DVD will be produced from this live performance, which will be sold as a fundraiser for the local Salvation Army’s Christmas Cheer […]
Staff Widespread rain has reduced the forest fire hazard to “low” across the entire Northwest Region and is keeping the fire situation quiet, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported late yesterday. Still, there remained 53 active fires in Northwestern Ontario as of press time today. Of those, 51 were listed […]
Duane Hicks A display featuring the ’52 Canadians and the road to their Allan Cup victory is one of the local exhibits currently at the Fort Frances Museum. But hurry, it will be gone come September.
Staff After adding Minnesota high school blueliner Hunter Bowlin to their roster Tuesday, the Fort Frances Lakers focused on their offensive attack yesterday with the signing of Thunder Bay forward Kevin Kurm. The 17-year-old was the leading scorer for the Fort William Hurricanes Midget ‘AA’ squad last season, notching 22 […]
Sarah Pruys Local CIBC employee Rochelle Mosbeck signed the “Pink Bus” that was parked outside there yesterday afternoon. The tour bus, which is going across the province raising awareness regarding breast health and trying to increase screening rates, also was at Shopper’s Drug Mart here earlier today before heading off […]
Staff Due to inclement weather earlier in the day, the go-kart races scheduled in conjunction with the Emo Fair were postponed. Instead, the races, held on a small dirt oval situated in the infield of the Emo Speedway, will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. Meanwhile, the Borderland Racing Association […]
Sarah Pruys Destiny Woolsey, centre, was crowned the 2012 Emo Fair Queen yesterday evening at the Emo Arena while Jillian Gustafson, centre left, was crowned First Princess, and Karly Caul, far left, as Second Princess. Cassie Wells, centre right, was named Miss Congeniality while Jenny Hammond, far right, captured the […]
