the MNR FireRangers and air attack crews were very busy again yesterday as multiple new fires ignited. Fresh lightning that passed through Northwestern Ontario in the past 24-36 hours continues to spark new blazes. New forest fires also were reported across the West Fire Region on Saturday, rounding out the […]
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Lucas Punkari Leona “Lonita Whipsalot” Grandbois of the Ninjas led the pack while keeping a close eye on Terra “Sheer Evil” Hyatt of the Pirates behind her during a scrimmage staged by the Borderland Roller Derby League at the ’52 Canadians Arena here Saturday night. When the dust settled, it […]
Lucas Punkari Orville Smith of Northwest Bay threw a pitch during the early innings of the final of the annual Kingsley Downs/Gus Lindberg Memorial slo-pitch tournament against the River Rats yesterday afternoon in Devlin. Northwest Bay ended up capturing the title in a dramatic 13-11 thriller.
Heather Latter Participants in this year’s River Theatre Summer Program, called “Gleek Week,” performed a number before a large crowd at the Emo Legion on Friday afternoon. After spending the week rehearsing, the final show allowed the 34 talented performers to highlight plenty of singing, acting, and dancing with a […]
Lucas Punkari Paul Veert of Winnipeg (#88) worked the inside line in Turn 4 to zip past Scott Messner of Bemidji, Mn. during the WISSOTA Super Stock Special on Saturday night at the Emo Speedway. Thunder Bay driver Rick Simpson was the class of the field, though, as he cruised […]
Lucas Punkari Jeff Muirhead, a Masters of Applied Science candidate in water resources engineering at the University of Waterloo, pointed to one of the sturgeon he and his fellow classmates caught during their work on the Rainy River over the past couple of months. A presentation at the Fort Frances […]
the MNR There were 15 new fires reported by late yesterday afternoon in the Northwest Region—and more reports were being investigated as the evening progressed. There were 10 new fires reported by day’s end Wednesday, including three in Nipigon District, one in Red Lake District, and six in Sioux Lookout […]
Staff The new officers for the local Salvation Army are asking the public hold off on dropping off donations to the Thrift Store for the next few weeks. “It’s just overflowing,” noted Lt. Mary Maybury. “The rooms are just so packed, you can’t even walk.” “But we’re very thankful for […]
Press Release The Borderland Racing Association will host the WISSOTA Super Stocks one more time tomorrow night at the Emo Speedway (weather permitting). WISSOTA Super Stocks last attended the Emo Speedway from 2006-08, with no less than 15 cars on hand each time. The competition comes from all over the […]
Staff Upgrades to the storm sewer pumping station at the Portage Avenue underpass finally have gotten underway—work that truly will complete the project, assisting with drainage at the site. Makkinga Contracting and its subcontractors put in the casing and piping under the tracks earlier this week, Operations and Facilities manager […]
Sarah Pruys Two-year-old Grayson Wright, left, along with Duncan Hill, three, and Evan Wright, four, were eager to say “cheese” and show off their swimming skills yesterday afternoon at Pither’s Point Park here. The continued hot weather saw many families take to the water in an attempt to cool off.
Press Release The public is invited to a garden party next Tuesday (July 17) from 2-4 p.m. to view the newly-developed courtyards at Rainycrest here. Guided tours will be given, with homemade cookies, lemonade, or iced tea served in each of the four courtyards. Much work has been done planting […]
