A Rainy River District resident has been ordered to pay $5,200 to the Ministry of Natural Resources—the cost of putting out a fire he started. Virgil Allan, 31, of Kingsford Township, north of Emo, also was fined $150 after he pleaded guilty to burning grass without a permit. Back on […]
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The Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO) is a provincial, bilingual organization of retired teachers, administrators, and others receiving an Ontario teachers’ pension. It originally was formed in 1968 under the name Superannuated Teachers of Ontario. RTO is the official voice of retired teachers, promoting and protecting their interests, particularly in […]
Despite repeated power interruptions, the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program honoured six Grade 12 graduates and another 10 from Grade 8 at the Sturgeon Creek School gymnasium last Thursday. Former SCAP grad Simeon Nussbaumer was the emcee, with the graduates and staff being ushered in to “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by […]
Ontario is funding the purchase of eight new Dodge Caravans for the North West LHIN to help area seniors get to and from medical appointments, wellness programs, and recreational activities like exercise classes as part of the province’s landmark Aging at Home Strategy. A total of 100 vans across the […]
Most of us remember being caught in a nettle patch with too much exposed skin and no easy way out. Such a nutritious plant must protect itself, after all, and some believe the sting itself has health-giving properties. Individual sensitivity to nettles varies. For some, it stings for a few […]
The housing market here in Fort Frances has seen little to no growth or decline over recent years, according to one local broker. “It’s plateaued for a number of years now. It hasn’t done a lot,” said Dan Cousineau of Cousineau Brokers Inc. He noted there haven’t been many fluctuations […]
Hot and humid summer days bring an added danger: heat stress. Ontario has tips and information to help employers and workers learn how to protect themselves from this seasonal hazard. When heat is combined with other stresses like hard physical work, fluid loss, fatigue, or some medical conditions, it can […]
The Sight & Sound Wolves have rattled off eight-straight wins to find themselves tied atop the Rainy River District Fastball League standings with Big Grassy at 8-1. “We lost our first game to Big Grassy, kind of had the early-season jitters, but we picked up a couple new guys [Logan […]
It was a fantastic day for a grand opening and people took full advantage as the Spruce Creek Golf Course near Morson was officially opened Saturday. About 100 rounds of golf were played and more than 120 people attended the grand-opening celebrations. Golfers came from all over the area including […]
Fort Frances Youth Soccer finally got a taste of summer weather Saturday—just in time to wrap up its 2008 season at the St. Francis Sportsfields. “We had a little trouble with weather all season, but thankfully we ended up with a nice day [Saturday],” FFYS president Sara Gould said. “Everything […]
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres have signed returning defenceman Mario Boivin. The 5’10”, 185-pound rearguard hails from Sioux Lookout, and expectations from the coaching staff are high coming into his sophomore season. “Mario is a ‘D-man’ we received in October last season in a trade with the Fort William North […]
Registering your son or daughter for minor hockey just got easier. The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association has updated its registration process, allowing interested players to sign up online on the FFMHA’s website at www.fortfranceshockey.com “FFMHA has worked with both Hockey Canada and Hockey Northwestern Ontario to be one of […]
