the MNR An Ontario man has been fined $2,500 for a variety of offences, including obstruction of a conservation officer. Daniel Rea of Devlin was fined $1,500 for obstructing a conservation officer, $500 for having loaded firearm on a vehicle, and $500 for driving a snowmobile without insurance. His gun […]
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the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters are asking the public to report any sightings of rusty crayfish—an invasive species recently found in a lake about 30 minutes southwest of Thunder Bay in Neebing Township. The species, native to Ohio, Kentucky, and […]
Heather Latter Members of the Borderland Roller Derby will be taking their talents to the Memorial Sports Centre as the squad holds its first-ever “bout” on Saturday, Sept. 11. The “Border-town Shut-down” will be held in the ’52 Canadians Arena as the locals face a team from the Winnipeg Roller […]
Seems the off-season was short. It feels as if we just got done against the Ice Dogs at the end of March, and now we are gearing up to play them in an exhibition game tonight in Dryden. Wow, where did time go? But it definitely is exciting that the […]
Staff A trio of local golfers tried to make a charge at the MJT-Manitoba PGA Junior Championship at the Transcona Golf Club in Winnipeg on Aug. 17-18. Alex McDonald of Devlin was the top local finisher in 10th spot, shooting a 150 (76-74) over two rounds to finish 10 shots […]
Mitch Calvert Seven players in the local under-12 soccer program have advanced to Phase 1 of the regional one based out of Thunder Bay. The players were identified at a round-robin tournament in Kenora over the weekend, which also featured players from there, Dryden, and Thunder Bay. Five girls from […]
Laurel Beager – International Falls Journal Twice was nice for anglers Jeff Gustafson and Scott Dingwall on Saturday—the first team to repeat a win of the International Falls Bass Championship. The duo took top honours, and the $10,000 prize, with a two-day total weight of 30.05 pounds. They had won […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—Many in the Nestor Falls area are alarmed over the impact a proposed new landfill site would have on both the environment and tourism if the project eventually gets the green light. “We are a considerable distance away from choosing any site,” stressed Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Mayor […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—Dr. Cynthia Saliba joined the Nelson Medicine Professional Group as of Wednesday and is now working with the Fort Frances Family Health Team. And Dr. Saliba, who moved here from Thunder Bay with her husband, Dave Van Dyk, is being met with open arms. “We are very […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—Many in the Nestor Falls area are alarmed over the impact a proposed new landfill site would have on both the environment and tourism if the project eventually gets the green light. “We are a considerable distance away from choosing any site,” stressed Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Mayor […]
Dan Falloon The list of hopefuls looking to suit up for the Fort Frances Lakers this season has been cut to 29. The Lakers are set in net with goalies Jameson Shortreed and Tyler Ampe, but battles still remain among the skaters as 10 defencemen and 17 forwards remain in […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—Returning to Fort Frances for the first time since his days at Queen’s Park, federal Industry minister Tony Clement was in town Tuesday for both a funding announcement and luncheon, where he vowed Thunder-Bay Rainy River will go Tory blue in the next election. “It’s wonderful to […]
