Staff With no suggestions submitted so far, the Rainy River District School Board still is seeking public input for the name of the new school being built to replace the aging Robert Moore. “To date we haven’t had any put forward,” noted Superintendant of Education Heather Campbell. “But I know […]
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Staff With a new year just around the corner, the local bylaw enforcement department is reminding dog owners to renew licences for their furry friends—or to get them one if they aren’t licensed yet. “The dog tags will be available shortly if they want to get them for 2010,” said […]
Press Release The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has a new Integrated Health Services Plan, which identifies the priorities for health system improvements in Northwestern Ontario over the next three years (2010-13) and the plans to address them. The IHSP, released Nov. 30, builds on the findings and […]
the OPP Fort Frances OPP arrested and charged a youth with several criminal offences following a vehicle pursuit early Sunday morning. Just before 4 a.m., officers on patrol observed a young person operating a motor vehicle without a seatbelt. Police turned to follow the vehicle, and observed it fish-tailing and […]
Duane Hicks While it still needs to receive royal assent and proclamation, the Good Government Bill was passed by the Ontario legislature last week and so it’s likely municipal elections will be held two weeks earlier from now on. Bill 212 will reform the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 in several […]
Heather Latter Every parent looks forward to Christmas with their little ones. But entertaining and decorating certainly takes on a whole new meaning when you have a toddler in the house. Miranda Sigurdson, a public health nurse with the Northwestern Health Unit, reminds parents that they constantly must be thinking […]
Press Release Ontario is proposing new rules that would provide additional protection for energy consumers and allow for greater energy conservation through suite metering. The province introduced new legislation yesterday that would, if passed, lead to: •protecting consumers from hidden contract costs, excessive cancellation fees, “negative-option” contract renewals, and other […]
Staff If you’ve been busy decking the halls at home, then be sure to enter the Christmas lighting contest being held by the local Canadian Tire store. “We’re looking for submissions, for sure,” Canadian Tire owner Paul Sunstrum enthused about the contest for those homeowners getting into the holiday spirit […]
the MNR A party of seven anglers paid a total of $1,170 in fines related to possessing an over-limit of walleye and skinning fish so they could not be easily identified. Six Wisconsin residents were fined $175 each for taking an over-limit of fish while a Thunder Bay resident also […]
the MNR A Thunder Bay man pleaded guilty to charges of obstructing conservation officers and for littering. Gary Letourneau was convicted under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and fined $1,000 for obstructing Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers. He also was convicted under the Public Lands Act and fined […]
Staff The Muskie junior boys’ basketball team couldn’t have kicked off their season any better. The black-and-gold went 4-0 to capture their home tournament over the weekend at Fort High. On Friday, a game-high 15 points from Brandon Sinclair helped the Muskies dump the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) 43-22, […]
Dan Falloon The Fort Frances Canadians knew what was coming when their Midget ‘AA’ opponents from Shattuck-St. Mary’s rolled into town for a three-game exhibition series over the weekend. The famed Faribault, Mn. prep school has had a number of current NHL stars grace its halls, including Zach Parise, Jonathan […]
