Members of the Rainy River Regional Abattoir (RRRA) will be updated on the project’s progress at a general membership meeting in Barwick on Aug. 10. Plans to establish a district abattoir have been ongoing since the board of directors was selected in April. RRRA president Steve Loshaw noted three months […]
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Two Devlin anglers placed second and third at the FFCBC. Taking second was Doug McBride and partner Morgan Cadene, with a three day weigh-in of 53.76 lbs. Following close behind, Bill Godin and partner, Norm Lindsay took third with a weigh-in of 53.71. The first-place winners were Mark Libitka (Kenora), […]
The province is expanding deer and moose hunting opportunities as part of a sustainable wildlife management program, Natural Resources Minister David Ramsay announced Monday. “Expanding deer hunting opportunities will keep deer populations under control and also provide an economic boost to communities,” said Ramsay. “The moose regulation changes will improve […]
Around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Sioux Lookout OPP were dispatched to a report of a deceased person in Pelican Lake at the “town beach,” located on Wellington Street in Sioux Lookout. The deceased was identified as Matthew Quedent, 19, from Lac Seul First Nation. The investigation is continuing, but foul […]
The Ontario government is making northern communities safer, and increasing protection for the region’s forest resources, by investing $4.4 million in the forest fire management complex at Red Lake, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced Thursday. “The Red Lake staff quarters will keep fire response staff close at hand, making […]
A notice to residents that there has been a ban on any watering of lawns until further notice. This has been in place for a couple of weeks, but unfortunately not everyone was informed. The town is allowing residents to water flower bed and gardens on their respective days, but […]
The Northwestern Ontario Peewee “AAA” all-stars will be hosting a one-day identification and evaluation camp for players interested in participating in its 2006-07 program. The camp will be held Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Keewatin Memorial Arena in Kenora. The camp starts at 10 a.m. and the fee is $30 […]
In the days of old, knowledge was passed on through stories. Come sit in front of a fire this Friday evening (Aug. 4) and listen to tales told as they were long ago. Join Lead Naturalist Jim DeVries from the Laurentian Environmental Center for an evening you will not soon […]
Summer is passing us by quickly and some will have a decision to make: “should I stay or should I go?” For many, staying home and attending post-secondary education at Confederation College isn’t something they considered as an option. The fact is, roughly 30-40 individuals enrol in Confederation College in […]
Four-year-old Luke Sargeant took a turn at the wheel of the whippet with the help of George Oltsher on Saturday during the annual Chapple Days events. Whippet rides were offered on throughout the day. —Heather Ogilvie photo
These four young men pushed through town Tuesday on their longboards. Calling themselves “Push for the Cure,” they are riding across Canada to raise money and awareness for the prevention of breast cancer. They left Halifax on May 1 and hope to arrive in Vancouver by Thanksgiving. —Crystal Green photo
The 2006 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Champions Dave Bennett, left, and Mark Libitka raised the championship trophy Saturday after finding out that their weight of 54.23 pounds over three days was enough to win. Libitka, of Kenora, and Bennett, of Sioux Narrows, walked away with the $50,000 prize. —Crystal Green […]
