The defending SIJHL champs have a giant target on their back, and the Fort William First Nation North Stars took dead aim last weekend with pinpoint results. The North Stars (8-3-1) did all their damage in the final 40 minutes both nights as they beat the visiting Borderland Thunder 5-1 […]
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The Muskies varsity football squad suffered a fuel crisis in Winnipeg last night. Their offence was operating on fumes all night, their defence’s gas tank went dry, and the combination left the black-and-gold’s playoff hopes running on empty. The St. Paul’s Crusaders ball possession offence wore down Fort Frances in […]
“Operation Pumpkin” will be out in full force again this year to keep an eye out for mischievous ghouls and goblins the night before Hallowe’en, known as “Gate Night.” “It’s a crime prevention initiative that started approximately 15 years ago to address mischief and thefts that typically occurred ‘Gate Night’ […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board passed its first annual board accessibility plan Tuesday night, which outlines policies for and identifies barriers to full accessibility to school buildings for people with disabilities. The plan establishes yearly goals for the removal of barriers to accessibility, in accordance with the Ontarians with […]
The sweet sounds of rhythm and blues and rock and roll, along with traditional blue grass stylings will be filling the vaulted ceiling of the Backus Auditorium in the Falls this weekend as two concerts are planned. The partying begins on Friday night as the band See-Thru Radio is scheduled […]
The long-awaited report regarding the status of nuisance bears in Ontario is now in the hands of the Ministry of Natural Resources awaiting a response from the new administration in Queen’s Park. The highlight of the report is a strong recommendation the province reinstate the spring bear hunt, which was […]
The latest shutdown of the Abitibi Consolidated mill in Kenora could have a lasting impact on its employees, according to a union representative. John McInnes, of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, which represents 70 workers at the Kenora mill, voiced concerns this week that because the Kenora mill has […]
The Rainy River First Nations has a new chief at the helm for the next two years after incumbent Gary Medicine was defeated in band elections Oct. 14. Albert Hunter, who finished ahead of Medicine and two other contenders, said one of his first priorities will be to see the […]
Recent statistics from Farm Credit Canada indicate there may be a silver lining to the clouds currently hanging over Canada’s agricultural sector. In a recent press release, the federal Crown corporation announced the value of farmland nationwide is continuing its three-year increase and the biggest increase appears to be in […]
The Chapple Heritage annual Fall Supper was held at the Community Centre Friday evening. According to Reeve Bill Clink, approximately 125 came out to enjoy homemade stew, bread, salads and pies. Entertainment was furnished by six members from the Rainy Lake Legion Br. #29 Highlanders of Fort Frances. They were […]
At the Oct. 14 Council meeting, Reeve Russ Fortier welcomed council and mentioned he was looking forward to another three years of working together to accomplish the many projects that have been planned for Emo. The roof replacement project on the Emo Water Treatment Plant is progressing well by contractor, […]
Well after a two week holiday and absence from my weekly column I’m back, and happy to report my son and his new bride had a beautiful wedding (of course, I’m a bit prejudiced). Everything went smoothly with everyone and everything at their best. The gorgeous red and gold leaves […]
