the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources advises that the Red Lake water system is at its highest level in more than 30 years. These record water levels could lead to shoreline property damage. Residents and property owners should monitor weather forecasts and secure their structures on or near the […]
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the MNR Personnel returned from British Columbia yesterday, and replacement personnel boarded the return flight, providing ongoing support from Ontario for the firefighting effort there. There are now over 600 fire personnel from Ontario in British Columbia and rotation of personnel to and from Ontario is expected to continue through […]
Elisabeth Heslop 2009 Emo Fair Queen Taylor Pelepetz, centre, was flanked by First Princess Marissa Kinnear, left, and Second Princess Tasha-Lynn McNally, right, at the Queen Talent Show and Crowning last night at the Emo arena. Kinnear was also named “Miss Congeniality,” while Sarah Trimble, the fourth contestant this year, […]
Courtesy of Jeff Steinke Local resident Jeff Steinke was surprised to find a porcupine prowling around his First St. East home earlier this week. The garden thief munched on some fresh lettuce and climbed a couple trees, as seen here. Steinke said he’d never seen a porcupine in his yard […]
Staff Paramedics and firefighters helped an injured woman out of her car after a two-vehicle collision on King’s Highway, near Tim Hortons, shortly before noon yesterday. The accident caused lunch-hour motorists to have to be rerouted, with traffic eventually opened to one lane, and then both, by the late afternoon. […]
Elisabeth Heslop Callum McCormick, two, urged on his mount while riding the carousel at the Emo Fair midway yesterday evening. The midway is open from noon to midnight today and tomorrow. This year’s rides are once again provided by Select Shows Midway from Garson, Manitoba.
Duane Hicks Finding a tasty way to cool off in the recent hot weather, Evan Strain, left, and his brother, Matthew, enjoyed ice cream they got at the Sorting Gap Marina yesterday afternoon. The warmer temperatures are expected to stick around for another couple days.
Mitch Calvert Sara Roach, right, of Gillons’ drove to the net with Taggs’ Sarah Blais defending during the Borderland Soccer Association’s women’s final last night at the Struchan L. H. Gilson Soccer Pitches. Gillons’ cruised to a 7-0 win for their second-straight title win, while Domino’s made it three-straight titles […]
Elisabeth Heslop Alberton council last night voted to refuse the application by township resident Gayle Arpin to rezone a portion of her land prior to a proposed sale to Weechi-it-te-win Family Services Inc. According to the resolution carried at last night’s meeting, council’s decision was based on concerns that the […]
the MNR Hazy conditions and rising fire hazards coupled with flood assistance in parts of the region, as well as a scheduled rotation of fire personnel to and from British Columbia marked the variety of activities involving the fire management program yesterday. Light rains were reported in the northern portions […]
Staff Residents with hazardous waste to dispose of should mark Saturday, Sept. 12 on their calender since council has agreed to that date for the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on that day, residents will be able to drop off their household hazardous waste […]
Staff Hydro One customers east of Windy Point Bridge to Pearson Road, including Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, can expect a planned power interruption tomorrow (Aug. 14). The power interruption will start at 10:30 a.m., with power being restored by noon, Hydro One reported yesterday afternoon. This will affect about 523 customers. […]
