Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit is advising the public that West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes have been identified from a trap in the Fort Frances area. This is the first documented case of WNV-positive mosquitoes in the Kenora and Rainy River Districts this season. The West Nile virus is spread […]
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Staff As the old Robert Moore School’s red bricks come tumbling down, a few pieces of the historic building will be staying safe. Specifically, the dated bricks that have sat along the top edge of the school. These stones currently are in storage while the rest of the school is […]
Staff A 10-year-old boy from Dawson Township was fatally injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident yesterday. OPP officers from the Rainy River District detachment were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving an off-road vehicle around 5 p.m. Police determined the youth was operating an ATV on private property along […]
Anthony Leek Amsoil Dirt Track Racing Series action returned to the Emo Speedway for the seventh week in a row as double features were on tap due to the rain Aug. 6 when the Winnipeg Super Trucks were about to take their feature. However, this past Saturday had some beautiful […]
the NHU We all know about the health consequences of tobacco use–but did you know that workplaces also suffer when they employ smokers? Each smoker in the workplace costs their employer $3,396 per year in decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, increased insurance premiums, and additional expenses to maintain outdoor smoking areas. […]
the MNR A Kaministiquia-based business has been convicted of illegally-building on Crown land. Seargeant Picard Inc. was convicted of building on Crown land without a permit and fined $26,000. Court heard that in 2007, Seargeant Picard Inc. was contracted to design and build a home and outbuildings on Shebandowan Lake, […]
Staff One of the two finalists in the Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs was to be decided last night (weather permitting) as two of the top squads in the 10-team loop were set to go head-to-head. Top-seeded Beef’s Warriors were slated to battle the third-ranked—and two-time defending champion—Sight & […]
Staff The Superior International Junior Hockey League has released its regular-season schedule for the 2011/12 campaign. Opening night for the seven-team SIJHL is slated for Friday, Sept. 16, when the Fort Frances Lakers open their season at the friendly confines of the Ice for Kids Arena at 7:30 p.m. against […]
Lucas Punkari For the drivers at the Emo Speedway, it doesn’t get any bigger than this weekend. On Friday and Saturday nights, all three divisions will be running wheel-to-wheel around the 3/8-mile oval as they compete for the Rea Memorial Trophy as part of the annual Rainy River Valley Agricultural […]
Zoey Duncan A constituency assistant to Howard Hampton has been tabbed to replace the longtime MPP as the NDP candidate for Kenora-Rainy River in the Oct. 6 provincial election. Sarah Campbell beat out Kenora workers’ rights lawyer Robert Sinding in a series of nomination meetings across the riding that culminated […]
Many hope report spurs action By Peggy Revell Staff writer The public is hoping a final report on the bi-national management of the region’s watersheds will spur action—and not simply collect dust on a shelf. “My concern is not with the task force and their findings, it’s timing,” said Chief […]
Lucas Punkari After spending the last couple of seasons taking the ice for the Thunder Bay Kings’ organization, Jordan Larson is looking forward to the chance to play for his local hockey team this season as he’ll be suiting up with the Fort Frances Lakers this winter. “I haven’t been […]
