Back in April, 2006, someone went to Dingwall Ford in Dryden where they caused about $5,000 in damage to a 2006 Ford 250 “Harley Davidson” edition. Also, in March of this year, someone deliberately caused around $5,000 damage to an electronic display sign at Ignace High School. If you have […]
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A LaSalle, Ontario man pleaded guilty to illegal hunting and was fined $5,250 following a three-year Ministry of Natural Resources investigation. Dennis J. Dundara, 48, will have his rifle returned after he has paid the fine. Due to a self-imposed hunting suspension for the last two seasons, he will not […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Darlene Fejos Rousseau to the position of principal at St. Michael’s School. Mrs. Fejos Rousseau has been a vice-principal at both St. Michael’s and St. Francis School since August 2004. She has been employed by the board […]
For the 28th year, The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra is offering an opportunity for youth and adults to participate in a free summer string workshop to be held Aug. 13-18 at the Ranier Community Building. Visiting professional musicians from the United States and Canada will share their experience and expertise […]
Brian Miles, president of the Northwestern Ontario Development Network (NODN) board of directors would like to announce the appointment of Dan Brenzavich as the new NODN manager. “I am excited to start a new chapter in the life of the Northwestern Ontario Development Network as our organization looks forward to […]
Travis Belluz and wife, Genevieve were honoured with a wedding celebration at the home of Jim and Glenda Belluz (Travis’s parents) on Sat. (Aug. 5). Travis and Genevieve were married June 24, in Calgary. Many friends and family members attended the celebration. Genevieve’s parents were at the event, they travelled […]
On Aug. 12, youth around the world will celebrate the United Nations’ International Youth Day by promoting action to further encourage the empowerment and participation of youth in decisions that affect their lives. With Project Webfoot, an interactive youth education program, now reaching over 42,000 Canadian students, Ducks Unlimited Canada […]
Marcel Meloche is a world-class carver who creates a variety of sculptures from the bass seen here to small fish decoys. —Crystal Green photo
Kaija Le Cocq of Murillo, Ontario showed off her skills in the Junior Hunter Under Saddle class on Friday at the annual Borderland Quarter Horse Show held at the Emo fair grounds over the weekend. Le Cocq took first place, while local Karen Davis of Devlin came in second. —Heather […]
Joel Depaolis hit a single during the final game of softball regular season action this past Thursday. Depaolis is shortstop for the North Air Benchwarmers.—Alex Cruickshank photo
This busy bruin was spotted at the town dump on Saturday morning. Heading into bear season, town officials are asking residents to take extra precautions to guard against nusance bears. Some of these precautions include waiting until the morning of pick-up to put out garbage and reclycling as well as […]
The town’s Parks and Recreation crews did a beautiful job again this year planting flowers in Fort Frances Cemetery. The flowers continue to bloom despite the dry summer as crews water them regularly. The warm, dry weather is expected to continue this week, though there is a 40 percent chance […]
