Angela Petsnick, centre, and her Grade 3 class got their hands dirty yesterday afternoon as they landscaped three gardens for staff and students at J.W. Walker School to enjoy. The students learned about different plant types throughout the experience and planted species according to type (vegetable, annual, and perennial). Kate […]
News
Angela Mitchelson, left, and her son, Rowen, led the pack exercising on the La Verendrye Parkway yesterday during the first session of the “Moms and Babes Roll and Stroll.” Led by Energy Fitness Centre instructor Jackie Lampi-Hughes, “Roll and Stroll” will run at 10 a.m. every Monday until June 25. […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources reported no new fires in the Northwest Region again yesterday. Firefighters continue to work hard on the ongoing large fires in Northwestern Ontario—patrolling fire line and extinguishing hot spots within the fire perimeter. Thunder Bay fire #37, Thunder Bay fire #39, Sioux Lookout fire #11, […]
Kenora Forest Products is shutting down for a month due to a number of factors squeezing the forestry industry. Shifts at the sawmill will cease June 28 and resume July 30 in an effort to minimize the financial impact on the operation while allowing employees to enjoy their summer vacation […]
The Town of Fort Frances will not be picking up recyclables at Fort Frances High School. In a response to a request received two weeks ago from FFHS vice-principal Al McManaman, council Monday night approved a report stating the town isn’t in the business of taking care of recycling at […]
Town council will receive more information regarding the state of the dock at Pither’s Point at tonight’s regular meeting. The town closed the dock to the public last month due to concerns over its structural integrity, and in the time since has had Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown take […]
Bill Godin, left, and Ralph Galusha proudly held their fish up for the crowd to see during Saturday’s final weigh-in. The pair captured their first-ever Emo Walleye Classic title with a two-day total weight of 19.47 pounds after a scare from previous champs Steve Ballan and Doug McBride, who posted […]
Ronald Skrupa, centre, enjoyed dinner with Fort Frances Lions Club members Friday evening during their 43rd-annual Charter Night held at the K.C. Hall. Skrupa was one of the two new members inducted into the club. The night also saw many members recognized for their work over the years. —Amanda Roy […]
The local “Friends of the Library’s” annual book and toy sale was crawling with bookworms Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Public Library. The sale raised $1,150 for the charity. —Duane Hicks photo
Saturday night belonged to Bill Godin and Ralph Galusha. The pair jumped out to a convincing lead on Friday and did nothing to relinquish on Saturday to capture this year’s Emo Walleye Classic—and the $11,000 top prize. The Devlin anglers had been waiting for a finish like this for some […]
The provincial government is introducing proposed legislation that, if passed, would make Ontario a North American leader in species at risk protection and recovery, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced last week. “The proposed legislation we are introducing today [March 13] sets a gold standard for protection and recovery of […]
No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources said this morning. The reduction of the forest fire hazard in Northwestern Ontario has enabled the Northwest Region to release out-of-province firefighting resources, as well as provide support to Ontario’s East Fire Region. […]
