the MNR It was a very quiet day in the West Fire Region yesterday as heavy rain fell throughout most of the region within the last 24hrs. The forest fire hazard remains “low” and will likely remain there for the week. Last year, 67 days of support were provided for […]
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Press Release Start the school year off right by driving safely and responsibly around school buses. Drivers can keep children safe by: •continuing to stop for a school bus when its red lights are flashing as children hop on or off the bus; •not obstructing school bus loading zones; •keeping […]
the MNR A two-day enforcement blitz by Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers on a lake near Atikokan found many individuals to be in violation of a variety of fishing and boating regulations. On July 29-30, conservation officers checked 125 individuals on Basswood Lake, located on the Canada/U.S. border south […]
the MNR A fishing party of four has been convicted of possessing more than their limit of walleye. Roger Marion and Donalda Zoratti, both of Kenora, and Cyril Taylor and Solange Taylor, both of Winnipeg, all pleaded guilty to possessing an over-limit of walleye and each were fined $600. They […]
Anthony Leek It was the most suitable day possible after days of wet, rainy, and windy weather ripped through the Rainy River District. Season Championship night was at hand for the Emo Speedway with the usual classes of WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, and Street Stocks. While the WISSOTA Modifieds […]
Press Release The inaugural Thunder Bay Marathon-Miles with the Giant race weekend on Sunday, Sept. 19 is less than two weeks away. The event will feature a full marathon of 26.2 miles, a half marathon of 13.1 miles and a 5K fun run and walk. Interested participants are reminded that […]
Each team has five players on the floor at a time, with three different positions: three blockers, a pivot, and a jammer. The blockers are supposed to create space for the jammer to pass through. Pivots act as a lead blocker, setting the pace for their teammates and keeping an […]
Duane Hicks Two third-year medical students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) were welcomed to Fort Frances last week, and the pair will be living and learning here for 30 weeks as they complete their comprehensive community clerkships. Brienne Lowey-Bodkin and Jacqueline Edwards underwent orientation last week, and […]
Robin McCormick After 30 years of teaching, Caren Fagerdahl will not be returning to Crossroads School in Devlin this fall to begin the 2010/11 school year. Rather, she and her husband will be leaving for Peterborough to visit their daughter, Erika, and family. But the trip only starts there. It […]
Duane Hicks Patients at the Fort Frances Community Clinic will notice a new doctor’s name on the wall there, as family physician Dr. Cynthia Saliba is on the job as of last week. Dr. Saliba, who has recently moved here with her husband, Dave Van Dyk, was given a warm […]
Peggy Revell Whether on foot, bikes or other wheels, and no matter age, speed, or how much money a person can raise, local brothers George Walsh and Sandy Stalker are hoping the district answers the call to mark the Terry Fox Run’s 30th anniversary. The local “Marathon of Hope” is […]
Duane Hicks Having practised in Fort Frances since 1971, local obstetrics and gynecology physician Dr. Angus Mackintosh will be retiring at the end of the month. “I felt I had been doing the job long enough. I didn’t think I could give it the skill and expertise that I used […]
