Heather Latter Trevor Barker of Devlin is looking to be Canada’s best new artist. He is taking part in CBC Music and CBC Radio One’s “Searchlight” competition, and needs the help of the community because the first round is based on online voting. “Being a singer/songwriter is something I’ve wanted […]
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Duane Hicks Samantha Manty can’t wait to jump in and get started as the new director of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. Manty started her new job Monday, replacing Nicke Baird, who recently was hired as executive director at Northern Community Development Services (NCDS). “I am so excited about […]
Duane Hicks Nicke Baird is settling in nicely as the new executive director of Northern Community Development Services (NCDS). “I love it,” enthused Baird, who started in the position Feb. 10, replacing previous executive director Jennifer Greenhalgh, who retired after 18 years with the local organization. “I do see it […]
Duane Hicks Should Fort Frances be considered as a site for a casino? That’s a question local voters may see on the ballot for the Oct. 27 municipal election. Council agreed yesterday to the following question: “Are you in favour of council for the Corporation of the Town of Fort […]
Heather Latter A spring workshop hosted by the Rainy River District Trappers Council on Saturday at Crossroads School in Devlin was deemed a success. “I was very, very pleased,” enthused Brian Love, the group’s district president. “I had lots of positive feedback from the trappers and some of the other […]
Joey Payeur There’s Miles between the English River Miners and any shot at getting back in their SIJHL semi-final series. The Fort Frances Lakers are in the driver’s seat after taking care of business at the Ice For Kids Arena with a 4-1 win in Game 1 on Friday night, […]
Duane Hicks Alyssa Holliday, who is getting married later this year, admired the photography of Emily Drouin. Emily Drouin Photography was just one of several local photography businesses promoting their services last Wednesday evening during Northwoods Gallery & Gifts’ 2014 Bridal Show.
Duane Hicks Samantha Manty is ready to raise funds for district health care as the new director of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. She started on the job Monday.
Heather Latter Jim Rogenrud of International Falls, Mn., a champion speed skinner, demonstrated how to flesh a beaver pelt Saturday during spring workshop hosted by the Rainy River District Trappers Council at Crossroads School in Devlin.
Joey Payeur English River Miners’ forward Ryker Moreau proved to be an effective screen as Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie Devin Tappenden tried to gauge the oncoming shot from Taylor Bargar during the third-period of the Lakers’ 4-1 win in Game 1 of their best-of-seven SIJHL semi-final here Friday night.
Dear Mr. Editor: Never underestimate the power of prayer and publicity! While phone calls and e-mails to immigrationdirect.ca got no results, sending them a copy of my letter published in last Wednesday’s Times achieved a rapid change of attitude. A very gracious woman called to convey deep apologies and to […]
Dear editor: In the past, I have written several letters to the editor commending the Rainycrest staff members on their excellent care-giving capabilities. But besides the large number of employees who work here at Rainycrest, there are several groups of individuals that also contribute to our care. These groups include […]
