the OPP The results are in for the OPP’s 2011 traffic statistics. And while most of last year’s statistic categories show an improvement over 2010, the OPP will be looking for ways to improve safety on our roads, waterways, and trails in 2012. There are a number of ways to […]
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Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell said the Ontario government once again is wasting taxpayers dollars because of Northern Development and Mines minister Rick Bartolucci’s refusal to take a proactive approach to work with First Nations and mining companies in Ontario’s north. On March 29, the Ministry of Northern […]
Robin McCormick Guthrie United Church in Devlin will host its annual “Spring Fling” and tea this Sunday (April 22) from 2-4 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. There also will be a bake sale, penny table, and silent auction, with admission being $3 for adults and $2 for children under 12. […]
Dave Ogilvie Since they first received news their landfill site was nearing the end of its life, Emo council and concerned community members have been encouraging residents to embrace the concept of recycling. The 2003 report, from the engineering firm S. Burnett and Associates, gave the local landfill only 16 […]
Press Release Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of service. In 2012, Kiwanis One Day falls on Saturday, April 21. Think you won’t make a difference? Think again. It’s a global effort, but it’s made of personal commitments. Kiwanis One Day consists of the involvement […]
Press Release The Ontario government is taking strong action to help eliminate the shock many consumers get from opening their cellphone and wireless services bills. The province is introducing legislation to make it easier to understand the costs and terms of wireless services agreements while ensuring service providers are upfront […]
the MNR A Kenora man has been fined a total of $14,000 for violations against the Aggregate Resources Act and the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. Roland Roen was fined $10,000 for 13 counts of failure to pay annual fees and seven counts of failing to file annual production reports with […]
the MNR A Mine Centre man has been fined $2,500 for illegal moose hunting. Myron Huber pleaded guilty to unlawfully hunting a bull moose. In addition to the fine, Huber is banned from hunting in Ontario for one year. His rifle was seized and will be returned upon payment of […]
the MNR Ontario is helping more first-time campers experience the great outdoors by expanding its “Learn to Camp” program in provincial parks across the province. Murphys Point, Six Mile Lake, and The Pinery provincial parks now will offer “Learn to Camp,” in addition to Bronte Creek, Darlington, and Sibbald Point, […]
the MNR A tourist outfitter and contractor have been fined for building an illegal water crossing. Judy Henrickson of Sioux Lookout and Daniel Desmarais of Vermilion Bay both pleaded guilty under the Public Lands Act. They were fined $2,000 and $4,000, respectively, for constructing a water crossing on Crown land […]
the MNR Three southern Ontario men have been fined a total of $4,750 for illegal wolf hunting. Douglas McDonald of Chepstow pleaded guilty, and was fined $2,500, for possessing illegally-killed wildlife. Craig England of Brampton pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for possessing illegally-killed wildlife and tagging a wolf killed […]
Lucas Punkari With winter weather now but a distant memory, plans to get everything up and running prior the start of the racing season at the Emo Speedway is forefront on the mind of Borderland Racing Association president Anthony Leek. “We’re pretty excited about it, especially with the weather being […]
