Staff Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. recently reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2011, indicating its OSB mill in Barwick recorded its highest volumes of production since its purchase in 2004. “Despite persistently-challenging market conditions, Ainsworth achieved improvements in operational efficiency at our three OSB mills, and a […]
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Staff Borderland Soccer League play will wrap up this evening (weather permitting) as four teams take to the field. Manitou Forest Products will battle the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs for the men’s crown. Manitou advance to the final after blanking Emo 2-0 in the semi-finals Tuesday night. Tyler Barker netted both goals […]
Staff The Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs continued Tuesday night with two more teams getting the boot. Fifth-place Barwick dumped ninth-place Manitou 10-2 to stay alive. Meanwhile, the sixth-place Big Grassy Lightning had to forfeit their game with eighth-place Big Island due to a lack of players. In other […]
Staff The fire situation in the Northwest Region has started to cool off a little, with the number of blazes on the decline. There currently are 85 active fires in the region—down from 96 yesterday. Three active fires continue in Fort Frances District, all of which have been burning in […]
Zoey Duncan Emo’s Dirk Friesen protected the ball from a tackle by Mike Sonnasinh of Manitou Forest Products during Borderland Soccer League semi-final action Tuesday night. Manitou blanked Emo 2-0 to advance to tonight’s men’s final against the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs.
Peggy Revell Preparation continues at the old Robert Moore School site, including here where it connects up with the newly-renovated Rainy River District School Board offices, for its eventual demolition expected sometime later this month.
Duane Hicks Carly Schaum prepared a basket of potatoes for sale yesterday at Lowey’s Greenhouse & Market Garden’s downtown location at the corner of Scott Street and Portage Avenue. Until the end of September, Lowey’s will be selling fresh produce there Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays […]
Zoey Duncan Sienna Johnstone, Timea Engle, Natalie Marcangeli, and Emily Fitzgerald gathered around their treasure map during a “Dora the Explorer”-themed Wacky Wednesday at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre yesterday. Kids aged four-six participated in a scavenger hunt and also made crafts—all with an explorer theme. Wacky Wednesdays continue […]
Dave Ogilvie The OPP bike rodeo, held a week ago in Emo, was well-attended by young riders eager to show their knowledge and ability to ride safely. OPP summer students Sam Berube and Hailey Clendenning gave the bicycles a safety check, instructed the riders on how to wear their helmets […]
Staff Town council approved a report Monday night to ensure that a letter from Gerald Hinrichs has been addressed and that his request for reimbursement of costs from June 25-28, 2011 for sanitary sewer maintenance be denied. Also at Monday night’s meeting, council: •selected Miller Group (Winnipeg) as a municipal […]
Staff Get your motor running. Motorcycle enthusiasts from across Rainy River and Kenora districts are encouraged to participate the annual “Ride for Memories,” a fundraiser for the local Alzheimer Society, which is slated for Saturday, Aug. 27. “We have a very fun and exciting route for the riders this year,” […]
Staff The local Husky gas station temporarily will stop selling fuel beginning next week when ground breaks on a renovation project. New pumps are planned, meaning customers eventually will be able to select their desired fuel grade. A pay-at-the-pump system is on the way, as well. Underground fuel lines also […]
