Buchanan Forest Products Ltd. has been found guilty of building an unauthorized road through a moose habitat corridor. The Thunder Bay company, convicted of two charges of failing to comply with an approved annual work schedule under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, faces sentencing next month. Court heard that in […]
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While the holiday season is still more than two-and-a-half months away, Diane Maxey already is getting ready for the annual Christmas cantata here. Maxey, who has conducted cantatas locally for more than a dozen years, said yesterday a “listening session” is planned for Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in […]
Sixty years is a long time to dedicate to any cause. Owen Lindsay of Atikokan has dedicated more than 60 years to democratic socialism in Canada, and was honoured for his efforts at a tribute supper Saturday night at the Ukrainian Hall here. “I’m overwhelmed,” he said in an interview […]
Phase II of the work on the new Kiwanis skate park, which began last Wednesday, should be wrapped up by this weekend. “They’ve got to do grouting all week,” noted committee chairman Rob Tovey. “It depends on the weather. If the weather stays like it is, they won’t get done. […]
The doors at a longtime Scott Street landmark have been closed, at least for the time being. Fort Frances OPP officers arrested the owner of the Rainy Lake Hotel on Tuesday on a warrant of committal, issued by the Superior Court of Justice. Ladislav “Larry” Syrovy, 47, was taken to […]
A proposal from the Group Health Association to take over management of the Fort Frances Clinic may be the last chance to cure the physician shortage in town. That’s why it’s very important for the public to come out to a meeting slated next Wednesday (Oct. 12) at 7 p.m. […]
In an effort to meet the need for personal support workers at Rainycrest Home for the Aged, as well as address a general lack of qualified people in that field, Rainycrest and Confederation College teamed up this past spring to offer an accelerated version of the PSW program here. Last […]
A group of people representing various fields dealing with children met upstairs at La Place Rendez-Vous here Friday to discuss the future of children’s services in Rainy River District. The planning session was the first of many as the district prepares to implement the provincial government’s “Best Start” initiative, which […]
Many gardeners are very enthusiastic when they want to start a garden or a flowerbed. They envision their vegetable crops or flowers looking splendid without much effort once everything is planted and beginning to grow. Alas, pretty soon life commitments take over and the garden gets neglected. After some time, […]
Crossroads School in Devlin held a district-wide chess tournament last Thursday as part of the Northern Ontario Schools 2005 Chess Championships. More than 130 students in four age categories from nearly every school in the district participated, with 86 qualifying for the Northern Ontario provincial finals to be held Oct. […]
The Pictograph Art Gallery in Atikokan will be holding a local juried exhibition featuring the “People’s Choice Award,” which opens next Friday (Oct. 14) from noon-3 p.m. Local artists/craftspersons have been invited to enter their best piece for visitors to the gallery to judge and select the “best of show.” […]
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Br. #29 held its general meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14 with 50 members in attendance. The meeting was opened by President Silvia Gunderson. The Auxiliary Charter was draped in memory of Dora Clairmont. Rebecca Bliss and Judy Kielzewski were initiated as new members. President Silvia […]
