One new fire was reported in the West Fire Region yesterday. Kenora District Fire #22, located about 25 km south of Kenora, is a 0.1-hectare blaze on a small island inside the Lake of the Woods Conservation Reserve. Under the Forest Fire Management Strategy for Ontario, and the Lake of […]
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The Fort Frances Community Clinic management and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 65.08 reached a tentative contract agreement yesterday after 12 hours at the bargaining table. Both parties are expected to begin the ratification process next week and hopefully the situation will be resolved, Fort Frances Community Clinic administrator […]
Seventy-eight teams took part in the annual Shoal Lake Big Bass Classic on July 5-6. Although the wind blew hard, making fishing a little bit tough, anglers caught a lot of fish over the weekend and everyone had a great time. Taking home the $12,000 first-place prize was a pair […]
An automated fire weather station in the Red Lake District was discovered with severe damage caused by vandals, resulting in thousands of dollars in damaged equipment, and compromising the gathering of critical weather information required for forest fire management. The damaged weather station is located at an old mine site […]
Camp, hike, fish or swim? Recreation is on the rise and it’s important for those entering natural spaces to be aware of the impacts they have on the landscape. Join Park Naturalist Samantha Palm this Friday (July 11) for a presentation with hands-on techniques on “Leave No Trace” ethics. Learn […]
The eighth-annual “Castin’ for Cash” bass tournament is set to go this weekend (July 11-12) at Lake Despair Lodge. Bill and Nell Godin say “things are looking great.” There are 65 teams competing for the cash prizes. Teams this year are from Winnipeg, Kenora, Thunder Bay and even Indiana. The […]
Local youth were among more than 500 peer leaders from Youth Action Alliances across the province who gathered in London, Ontario for the third-annual [take!action] Youth Summit on May 23-25, 2008. Sixteen youth from Northwestern Ontario, including James McInerney, a student at Fort Frances High School, represented the region at […]
The Emo Spray Park committee hosted a splash party at the Emo Lions Park on July 1. An enthusiastic crowd of children and parents enjoyed the warm weather, the giant water slide and some ice cream, Freezies and pop while the celebrated Canada’s 141st birthday. Thanks to everyone who came […]
Robert van Oort, Chair of the Northwest Catholic District School Board, is pleased to announce that the trustees approved the 2008/2009 Annual Budget, on Saturday, June 21. “Our trustees are committed to supporting the Catholic school system so that it meets the needs of all students and offers them excellent […]
There only are half as many physicians per 1,000 people in rural and small-town Canada compared to larger urban centres, according to a recent report put out by Statistics Canada. The consequence of having significantly fewer doctors and specialists usually means patients must travel further distances to receive specific medical […]
With clouds looking somewhat threatening and humid weather, the races at Emo Speedway were still able to get underway at the scheduled time. Two drivers from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Scott Bruce and Rob Ranttalo attended the night’s events. In the WISSOTA Midwest Modified heat races, Tridell Champlin of Deer River, […]
The Borderland Racing Association proudly presents the Northern Super Stock Touring Series Super Stock Special set for Saturday, July 19. For what will most likely be the last time, WISSOTA Super Stocks will be making their way to the Emo Speedway in full fashion. Last season, a total of fifteen […]
