Press Release Speaker’s Bureau Northwest is a volunteer service extended to the elementary and secondary schools in Northwestern Ontario. Co-ordinated locally by the Northwest Training and Adjustment Board (“Passport to Prosperity”), the bureau will be managed through the newly-launched Employer Registry website, an initiative of the Ministry of Education. Registration […]
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Robin McCormick This Tuesday (Nov. 11) is Remembrance Day and let’s hope all Canadians take time to remember the many, many people who lost their lives in war. And also remember those Canadians who are still in countries where they are trying to make a difference while helping their fellow […]
Staff Neil McQuarrie, author of the highly-anticipated book, “Dance is on Fire!” will be in attendance for the book’s unveiling on Friday, Nov. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at the Emo Inn in Emo and again on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pharmasave in Fort Frances. He will […]
Marilyn Erwin October proved to be a very busy month for four nurses from Rainy River District who travelled to Thunder Bay. Kristal Vandenbrand and Barb Kyko, both of Rainy River, attended a series of three day-long workshops held on best practices in stroke care. Fort Frances was represented by […]
Dave Ogilvie Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, well-known for the natural splendour of its forest, wildlife, and lakes, recently has added to its reputation as a “green” municipality. Just last spring, the municipality took advantage of a one-time grant from the Rural Infrastructure Investment Initiative program in order to purchase and install […]
Mitch Calvert After going winless during the regular season (0-8), both the Muskie junior and senior boys’ volleyball teams will be decided underdogs going into the NorWOSSA playoffs this Friday in Dryden—but they certainly aren’t waving the white flag just yet. “We like to play everyone as much as we […]
Staff It may seem a bit early to be thinking about the spring fishing season already, but local tournaments need to set their fields well in advance. As such, registration deadlines for both the Emo Walleye Classic and Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship are fast approaching. The EWC deadline is […]
Mitch Calvert The human body can best be described as a car engine. We supply it with fuel (food), and it runs a pump (heart), a computer (brain), electrical system (nerves), and requires an oil filter (liver). Everything is interconnected, and if one part fails, another part will suffer, too. […]
the MNR A North Bay man has been fined $2,000 for accessing a restricted lake and illegally leaving boats on the lake. Dave Racicot, who did not attend his trial, was fined $500 on each of four counts of disobeying a sign contrary to the Public Lands Act. He was […]
Mitch Calvert The Fort Frances Canadians jumped out to a 3-0 lead, then held on for a 4-2 win over the Dryden Renegades in Midget ‘AA’ action here Sunday. D.J. Bombay scored twice, Jordan Sinclair added a goal and two assists, and Nathan Calder had the other marker for the […]
Mitch Calvert She may be from a small town, but her figure skating accomplishments are anything but. Emo’s Taylor Latimer, 15, scored two personal best times in both her long and short programs en route to a gold medal in the novice ladies’ division at the BMO Skate Canada Northern […]
Mitch Calvert Win two or go home. That’s the predicament both the Muskie senior and junior girls’ basketball teams face at the NorWOSSA playoffs this Friday in Dryden. The seniors wrapped up their regular season here last Tuesday with a convincing 35-23 victory over the Kenora Broncos, backed by a […]
