Peggy Revell Local federal and provincial politicians say a “serious response” to solving the longstanding issues with Couchiching First Nation is needed from government in the wake of the band’s announcement last week that it plans to put up a toll booth near the west end of the Noden Causeway […]
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Rainy River District has been spared contentious disputes revolving around aboriginal grievances that have plagued other communities across our region, as well as elsewhere in Ontario and the rest of Canada. That may change as early as next month. Fed up with the slow pace of progress on resolving compensation […]
Peggy Revell Couchiching First Nation has announced its intention to set up a toll booth near the west end of the Noden Causeway as of May 21. The decision by the band council to set up the toll booth is twofold, explained Chief Chuck McPherson. It stems from the failure […]
Staff It appears Rainy Lake has its earliest recorded ice-out. At the latest, the ice was out yesterday, although some anecdotal reports suggest it went out Sunday night. Ice-out dates on Rainy Lake have been recorded since 1930, with the previous record being April 13 in 1998. So whether the […]
Staff Setting a record for the earliest ice-out of Rainy Lake is still a possibility, but the chances of it happening are up in the air. If the ice goes out before next Tuesday (April 13), it will be the earliest on record—breaking the mark set in 1998. At the […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—Continuing with the third year of a five-year rehabilitation plan for the Noden Causeway, the Ministry of Transportation is planning to resume work in early June. In an e-mail this week, MTO regional director Larry Lambert reported this third phase of work will include rehabilitating the west […]
I joined countless other drivers this past weekend driving east through Couchiching and then over the Noden Causeway to see what shape Rainy Lake ice was in. By late Friday evening, the ice had retreated deep into Sand Bay and the inside channel along the 7-Mile Bridge was opening up. […]
In loving memory of Garnet James Froome, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., who went peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Garnet was born in Bergland, Ont. on Sept. 1, 1933. He was the third eldest […]
Duane Hicks Local delegates are en route to the 2010 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, which runs this Friday to Sunday in Birmingham, Ala., to promote Fort Frances and Rainy Lake as a place not only to visit and fish smallmouth bass, but for those in the fishing industry to do […]
Press Release Deer hunters can help the Ministry of Natural Resources monitor for the presence of a fatal brain disease that affects deer as well as elk, moose, and potentially woodland caribou. During the current firearm hunting season, which closes Dec. 15, the ministry is monitoring harvested deer in Northwestern […]
I hope this column finds you and your family well. I also hope you were able to take a moment in the last week to remember the sacrifices of our men and women in the armed forces as part of your activities on Remembrance Day. It’s something we should do […]
Duane Hicks While it still will be called Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp, the well-known site will be owned and operated by the Town of Fort Frances from now on. Town council voted unanimously last night to authorize the purchase of Sunny Cove Camp—an agreement explained to the public at an […]
