A scientist hopes significant declines in mercury levels in Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong First Nations area lakes prompt residents to eat more fish and less junk food. Laurie Chan, a professor of toxicology at McGill University in Montreal, said mercury levels in whitefish from lakes around the two communities are […]
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Andy Hallikas of Team Subway pours out more electricity than a downed power line when he’s on the soccer field, instructing his teammates there or positioning them here. But yesterday evening, Hallikas let his performance speak for itself. Scoring both goals for his team in a 2-1 victory over Taggs, […]
The Citizens for Backus/AB received good news earlier this month when the Minnesota Historical Centre informed them that the Backus/AB complex in International Falls has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “Everybody is very excited,” said volunteer Lisa Hiebert. “We’ve been waiting a long time for this.” […]
The five contestants in this year’s Fun in the Sun queen pageant will take to the stage here Monday evening for the entertainment night portion of their quest to see who will be crowned July 1. Dawn Booth, a Fun in the Sun committee member who has teamed up with […]
After four weeks of having the new “bag tag” system in place, the Town of Fort Frances is issuing a steadily decreasing number of non-compliance notices to residents. The first week (May 31-June 4) saw a total of 135 non-compliance notices issued while 102 were handed out the week of […]
Among the 193 Fort Frances High School graduates at Wednesday night’s ceremony were a large number of First Nations students—about double the number who graduated last year. “We’re very pleased,” said principal Ian Simpson. “We are hoping it will be a trend.” Seventeen First Nations graduated Wednesday night, compared to […]
Local MNR fire crews will be joining others from the province in British Columbia to help battle the almost 200 forest fires burning there. MNR fire operations supervisor Marnie Brown said Thursday morning that one four-person crew, as well as one fire technician, will be heading west, with possibly three […]
With the gymnasium decorated in the school’s colours, Sturgeon Creek held its Grade 8 graduation ceremony Friday evening attended by parents and friends. The graduating class’s motto was “Dreaming, Believing and Achievements.” Principal Don McBride welcomed everyone to the ceremony. “We do realize that, in life, everything comes and goes […]
A combination of organized recycling and public compliance has begun to pay dividends for Emo residents. Reeve Russ Fortier informed council at its regular meeting last Wednesday that the township has received a cheque for $1,326 from Waste Diversion Ontario as a result of Emo’s success with the “blue box” […]
The annual Crossroads School family barbecue last Thursday was another rousing success as people came by the hundreds to partake of good food and good company. Even the rain couldn’t put a damper on this party because by the time the skies opened up, many of the people already were […]
David McKelvie was offered the position of water treatment plant operator in training, on a three-month probationary period, by Chapple council during a special meeting earlier this month. Council had received 15 applications for the position, which were short-listed to McKelvie, David Graham, Alan Martin, Kelly, Kim Gosselin, and Earl […]
The Rendezvous Yacht Club’s season is well underway, with the first big race under their belt and the spring series going every Wednesday evening. Since starting the weekly races in mid-May, participation has grown from two or three boats to six or seven, said club commodore Diane Wessels. Boats of […]
