the NDP Local MPP Howard Hampton says the McGuinty Liberals’ decision to scrap the “Grow Bonds” program they created is proof they have no plan to help families in Northern Ontario. In 2003, the McGuinty Liberals said grow bonds would help the north. “We will support the Grow Bonds North […]
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Effective May 1, Bearskin Airlines will introduce a new aircraft type to its route network within Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. A Saab 340 aircraft operated by Calm Air of Thompson, Man. in Bearskin Airlines livery will provide service between Winnipeg, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay. The 34-seat Saab […]
Dave Ogilvie Consider hiring a student this summer. You can tap into a source of motivated, talented, and energetic young people who are ready and willing to work while, at the same time, provide your business with extra help to get the job done. The provincial government is investing in […]
Press Release On April 13, students and staff at a number of Rainy River District School Board schools and the Education Centre will be wearing pink to stand up together against bullying in all of its forms. According to statistics, most students in Canada have been bullied at one time […]
the NDP On Monday in the legislature, Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas asked the attorney general why he has allowed aboriginals to be excluded from jury rolls in Northern Ontario. The question came on the heels of another dismissal of a pool of jurors in Thunder Bay due to lack […]
Staff While still several weeks away, appointments have been a little slow for the upcoming spring blood donor clinic here. As such, the Canadian Blood Services is encouraging people to make an appointment today. The two-day clinic will run Tuesday, April 12 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April […]
Dave Ogilvie Whether you are Irish or not, this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were well-attended across the district. In the central area alone, suppers, teas, and dances lasted for a full three days. The festivities in Emo began with a fantastic beef dinner at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church last […]
the MNR A Fort Frances resident has been fined $1,200 for charges related to illegal deer hunting. James Carlson was convicted under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and fined $1,200 for failing to immediately attach a game seal to a harvested animal. Court heard that on Oct. 30, Ministry […]
Lucas Punkari Though unable to retain the overall banner, a contingent of Fort Frances bowlers still had a successful weekend at the annual Sunset Country five-pin aggregate event hosted by Plaza Lanes. Having snapped a 17-year drought last year in Atikokan, the locals were hoping to use home-lane advantage in […]
Lucas Punkari With another curling season about to wrap up, the annual men’s bonspiel goes this weekend at the local club. The field was sitting at 16 teams as of last Friday morning but club manager Rick Grenda is hoping to draw more than two dozen for the weekend. That […]
Lucas Punkari The recent mild spell has been a pleasant sight for many people looking forward to summer, but there might not be anyone more excited to see the snow starting to melt than Borderland Racing Association promoter Anthony Leek. Leek has been keeping an eye on the recent weather […]
Lucas Punkari Only a scant two points separated the Muskie badminton pair of Robert Stevens and Spencer Pearce from earning a berth at last year’s OFSAA championship. So with a new season set to get underway tomorrow with exhibition play at Fort High, the Grade 12 tandem are setting their […]
