Early Fire Season Doubtful

Record high temperatures may lead us to believe we are looking at an early start to the forest fire season.

But the the Ministry of Natural Resources says that may not be the case.

Information Officer Debbie MacLean says despite the lack of precipitation, they're forecasting a wet spring.

MacLean says staff training will begin in the next couple of weeks.

Weather Records Continue to Fall

For the fourth time in five days, temperature records have been broken in the Rainy River district.

Yesterday's high in Fort Frances of 12.4 C edged the old marker of 12 C set in 2010.

International Falls also reached a record high, with a reading of 57 F.

The previous mark was 54 F, set in 1911 and again in 2010.

Beware of Thin Ice

OPP are warning people to be cautious around waterways because of the mild weather.

Police say the warm weather has caused ice to become unsafe.

Parents are also urged to talk to their children about the dangers of fast moving water.

Angler Convicted

A Rainy River resident is out of pocket a thousand dollars after being convicted of having too many walleye.

Dorion Ozykowski was charged back in September by the Ministry of Natural Resources after initially found in possession of fourteen fish by U.S. Customs officers patrolling Rainy River.

Court was told the man told officers he didn't know how many fish he had nor was entitled too, later claiming the fish had been given to him.

Fort Reunion Planning

Efforts to have a reunion of Fort Frances residents, past and present, will begin in earnest later this month.

An organizational meeting for the 2013 event has been planned for Tuesday March 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Adventure Inn.

Organizers says many volunteers will be needed to make the event possible.

Alzheimer Society Fundraiser Next Week

Tickets still remain for the Alzheimer Society's upcoming Spring Reflections Dinner in Fort Frances.

The agency's Lynn Moffatt says the March 24 event is an important fundraiser for the district group.

Tickets are available at Northwood Gallery and Gifts or by through the Society's website.

March is Nutrition Month

This is nutrition month and the Canadian Diabetes Association is out with some tips for people, especially those with diabetes, on how to eat and live healthy.

Spokesperson Richard Boon says following Canada's food guide is the simpliest suggestion.

Boon says taking time to meal plan and equipment your kitchen with the right foods can also lead to smart eating.

Mill Manager Head Industry Group

The mill manager for Boise 's paper mill in International Falls has been named to head a industry lobby group.

Bert Brown will serve as president of Minnesota Forest Industries.

Brown has been with Boise since 1995, becoming manager of the Falls mill in 2009.

Rafferty to Support Mulcair

John Rafferty is ready for the NDP leadership vote.

The Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP says he's going to support Thomas Mulcair for leader of the New Democrats.

NDP will select their successor to the late Jack Layton March 24.