Heather Latter With most of the region having received rain over the weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources said there’s no new fires to report. Red Lake Fire #32 is “being held” at 4,417 hectares. Crews continue to extinguish hot spots but no problems are anticipated, and fire personnel and […]
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There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, along with an overnight low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy, along with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Look for a high of 19 (67) and low around 10 (50). Wednesday also […]
Duane Hicks Members of the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron met the crew of a Dash 8 trainer from the 402 “City of Winnipeg” Squadron of the Canadian Forces and toured the plane Saturday during the 11th-annual “Fly-in, Drive-in BBQ” at the Fort Frances Airport. The event drew 200-300 […]
Dan Falloon Athletes from the local roller derby team displayed their skating skills at a “boot camp” run by members of the “Babes of Thunder Bay” team at the ’52 Canadians Arena here Saturday. Coach Shane Gorrell (a.k.a “Coach Nightscream”), referee Mandy Osipenko (a.k.a “Flaming Mo”), and blocker Kyle Gledhill […]
Duane Hicks Debbie Firth was among the charter members of the Emo and District Lions Cub who lit a candle during the induction ceremony Friday evening at the Emo Legion. The new service club, which has 27 charter members, received its charter and banner at the banquet, and is now […]
Duane Hicks With summer on its way, people have begun swimming at Pither’s Point Park. But some of those swimmers have been putting picnic tables in the water and leaving them there—and the town wants that to stop. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said late yesterday that five or […]
Staff The Sight & Sound Wolves have been unbeatable at home so far this season. The squad improved to 4-0 at VanJura Park with a 15-1 blasting of the Big Island Huskies in Rainy River District Fastball League action last night. Logan Allan and Kurtis Wepruk went deep for the […]
the MNR For the fifth day in a row, no new forest fires were reported in Northwestern Ontario. Mother Nature seems to be working in our favour with a few nice days scattered amongst rain and thunderstorms. This weather cycle allows for minimal drying of the forest fuels, and is […]
Staff Craig McTavish was on fire for Pharmasave. He scored three goals last night as Pharmasave beat the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 3-1 in men’s Borderland Soccer Association action. Colton Gray netted the lone goal for the Voyageurs. The Voyageurs fared better in women’s action, however, getting past Taggs 3-1. […]
Bryce Forbes Local doctors were saluted yesterday evening at an appreciation dinner at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium attended by almost 300 people. The doctors on hand for the dinner included (front row from left) Dr. Barry Anderson, Dr. Lorena Jenks, Dr. Elaine Spencer, Dr. Brian Johnstone, and Dr. John […]
Bryce Forbes Sandra Tibbs, Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis, local MP John Rafferty, Cathy Emes, Connie Cuthbertson, and Bruce Caldwell cut the ribbon this morning to mark the grand opening of Phase II of the Heritage Tourism Project. Due to the inclement weather, the ceremony was held at the Ontario […]
Peggy Revell Matt Swing, 12, was the winner of a new bike raffled off during this year’s Fire Prevention Week last month. Wayne Riches, fire safety specialist with the Fort Frances Fire Department, and local Canadian Tire owner Paul Sunstrum were on hand to present the new bike. Meanwhile, Joey […]
