The Ministry of Natural Resources had to deploy waterbombers and crews on foot to battle a tall brush fire that broke out along the railroad tracks east of the Noden Causeway on Tuesday afternoon. The heart of the blaze was located near LCB Logging on Highway 11, with MNR vehicles […]
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With word now that Pither’s Point Park dock is being so badly neglected, along with the Rainy Lake Hotel, the former Royal Theatre, and so many other long important aspects of our community, everybody has been wondering what next? Amidst all our rules and regulations, is there nothing that insists […]
What is a “Chocolate Affair?” It is decadence, it is elegance, it is luscious desserts. It is mouth-watering, home-made delicacies and it is an aroma of sweet heaven that fills an historic building once a year. Back by popular demand, Citizens for Backus/AB is holding its third-annual “Chocolate Affair” this […]
FORT FRANCES—The Rainy River District Municipal Association agreed to endorse, in principle, the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s Regional Recovery Plan at its 16th-annual general meeting Saturday in Emo. The plan was presented by Iain Angus, chair of the Regional Recovery Program (RRP) committee, who explained they have developed a common […]
Touting the concept of a new authority to enable the region to “chart its own course” into the future, the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association released a report on “Enhancing the Economy of Northwestern Ontario” last Friday morning. “The concept of creating the [Northwestern Ontario Regional Development Authority] came out of […]
Northwestern Ontario hunters are being asked to help the Ministry of Natural Resources conduct a monitoring program for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) this fall. In exchange for donating the head of adult harvested deer, hunters will receive a crest as thanks for their assistance. CWD is a degenerative, fatal brain […]
The Ministry of Transportation is poised to start rehabilitation work on the Noden Causeway here—work that may end up being the start of a project lasting for several years. “The Ministry of Transportation plans to advertise a construction contract within the next month for rehabilitation of the deck surface with […]
FORT FRANCES—Organizers of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship have introduced several new rules for this year’s tournament, which is being held next Thursday to Saturday (July 27-29). The most noteworthy of the changes involves the introduction of some new boater safety rules. Ray Armit, the FFCBC’s director of tournament […]
The Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police is seeking assistance from the public in solving two acts of mischief. Shortly after midnight n July 4, unknown persons removed a manhole cover in the area of Third Street East and Armit Avenue. Then on July 8th, around 8 a.m., police investigated a […]
I’ve still to acquire a passport to cross into the States down the road, which I’m told costs around $85 but comes quickly after you send away a questionnaire from the post office. But then, it’s also good for overseas travel. • • • Two young yellow Lab pups were seen loose […]
At noon on Easter Sunay, I put your “Amazing Grace” record on again, Fran Marie, opened the door of my apartment in Aspen House here, and let your great singing travel up and down the hallways. While everyone was busy with dinners on that fine day, there certainly wer no […]
While much of Scott Street is changing as our main business locations either have closed or drifted westward out to the highway, it is encouraging for oldtimers such as myself to see certain dependable services remaining steadfast, including Dr. Bob Lidkea’s optometry headquarters. Our banks have remained in place, but […]
