the MNR No new fires were reported in the West Fire Region by yesterday evening. Although rain and low forest fire hazards are keeping the fire scene quiet, there are some active fires in the region. Red Lake District Fire #32, located northeast of Pikangikum, is classed as “under control” […]
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Peggy Revell Tanner McCormick smiled as Ange Gibson adjusted his cap during Fort Frances Nursery School’s graduation ceremony and celebration yesterday at Knox United Church. Proud parents and grandparents came out to see the young graduates receive their caps and certificates.
Submitted Some of the residents of Rainycrest travelled by bus to La Place Rendez-Vous on May 19, where they were escorted in and treated to a wonderful meal made possible courtesy of the Rainycrest Auxiliary. This event takes place once per year to the delight of the residents. The weather […]
the MNR One new fire was reported in the West Fire Region by yesterday evening. Kenora District Fire #31 is a 0.1-hectare blaze located just north of Perrault Falls burning in grass adjacent to Highway 105. Meanwhile, Red Lake Fire #26 has been declared “out.” This fire, located about 110 […]
Staff Tourists and area residents wanting to cross the border into Canada here, as well as at other ports of entry across the country, now can use Twitter to find out if there is a lineup. The Canada Border Services Agency announced Tuesday it has launched a three-month pilot project […]
Staff All five games in Rainy River District Fastball League action were washed out Tuesday night. Play is scheduled to resume tonight with another quintet of games on tap (weather permitting), including Sight & Sound hosting Rainy River at VanJura. Elsewhere, the Big Grassy Lightning will visit Stratton, Manitou heads […]
Dan Falloon Josh Strain felt he came a long way in his third trip to the all-Ontario track and field championships this year. And that progress has left him with a strengthened resolve to make the jump into the elite class next year—his final year of eligibility. “This year was […]
Dan Falloon Two provincial diving records are now history thanks to locally-connected diver Molly Carlson. Carlson, who competes for the Thunder Bay Diving Club, shattered the records at the 2010 Ontario Provincial Diving Championships in Ottawa from May 28-30. Carlson, who was born here but moved to Thunder Bay at […]
Dan Falloon The Muskie football team took the first on-field step to recovery Monday evening. The black-and-gold opened spring camp with optimism for the future—even as the squad looks to rebound from a tumultuous 2009 season when the club went winless, including having to forfeit a game after the roster […]
Dan Falloon A local contingent of athletes is looking to clarify exactly what their organization is all about. Borderland Combat Sports (BCS), a collection of mixed martial artists who have trained at a number of facilities here and over in International Falls, are stressing they’re in training to either compete […]
Bryce Forbes While most teams are working hard to raise some funds for this year’s “Relay for Life” coming up June 25-26, there are a few groups who are taking different approaches to reaching the overall goal of $50,000. Anneda Chabot is leading her team in making glass bead bracelets, […]
Bryce Forbes By Bryce Forbes Summer reporter Everyone was told growing up that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For students of Robert Moore School, there is a breakfast program for any who may not have the opportunity to fill their stomach each morning. “It’s not just […]
