Heather Latter Rhyan McLean, seven, and her brother, Hunter, four, checked out a fire truck on Saturday during the semi-annual fire safety blitz by the Fort Frances Fire-Rescue Service at Canadian Tire here. Children took home a bag full of goodies and information about fire safety. Fire Safety Week runs […]
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Duane Hicks Libby Paleczny was among the 30-plus participants lining the north side of Scott Street yesterday afternoon for “Life Chain 2011,” an annual time for prayerful self-analysis, repentance, and serious commitment to helping end abortion in Canada.
Duane Hicks Caitlan Visser, front left, and Amber Williams led the way yesterday during a hike along the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s two-km walking trail off Rocky Inlet Road. With perfect weather for walking, dozens of adults and children showed up, with some staying to enjoy fire-roasted hotdogs, snacks, […]
Heather Latter Jonny Wagner, foreground, and his brother, Hunter, worked to clear their plots in the community garden here yesterday during a wrap-up barbecue for all the gardeners. Both participants and organizers were pleased with the first season of the garden—and plan to expand it next year.
Staff The fire hazard currently is “moderate” in the western sectors of the Northwest Region. But with the weather forecast to be sunny heading throughout the weekend, the fire hazard is predicted to reach “high” as a result. There currently are 34 active fires in the region, with 26 of […]
Staff Carrying on with what’s become an annual tradition here, the local Salvation Army will hold its community Thanksgiving lunch next Friday (Oct. 7) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Citadel. “Everybody is welcome,” said Capt. Angel Sandoval-Silva, noting the non-denominational lunch, which will feature turkey and all the fixings, […]
Courtesy of the Kevin Kennedy of Pinewood asked Kenora-Rainy River candidates a question about auto insurance during last night’s debate held at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. It was a well-attended event as people came out to hear what Anthony Leek (Liberal), Charmaine Romaniuk (Northern Ontario Heritage […]
Staff Advanced polling for the Oct. 6 provincial election will wrap up at 8 p.m. today. “[Advanced] voting has been fairly steady and we expect a heavy turnout today because it’s the last day,” said local returning officer Ian Simpson. Advanced polls opened Sept. 21. “I would like to encourage […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers will have to wait a little longer to get their first glimpse at the expansion Iron Range Ironheads. Their contest, originally slated for next Tuesday (Oct. 4) at the Ice For Kids Arena, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. According to […]
Staff Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is working with the Northwest Local Health Integration Network, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, local physicians, and community partners to address the physician shortage in Rainy River. In a press release issued yesterday, Riverside said the Rainy River Health Centre is experiencing […]
Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will be at Canadian Tire this Saturday (Oct. 1) to get an early start on Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15). Fire safety specialist Wayne Riches said firefighters will be there from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and that the public is encouraged to stop […]
Staff A small fire in Nipigon District yesterday was the lone blaze reported in the otherwise quiet North West Region, the Ministry of Natural Resources said. However, the fire hazard is listed as “moderate” across the region, with a total of 35 active fires affecting 464,138 hectares of forest. Some […]
