If I were rich (well, not even rich, just richer, but quite a bit richer), I would go to the hairdresser every other day to have my hair washed. I would lie back in the special chair and she (because I prefer a she rather than a he, but I’m […]
fftimes
This past week, many Ministry of Natural Resources’ employees across the northwest received layoff notices as a result of the department’s long-term restructuring plan. While the impact for individual communities varies depending on the source of information (with the union representing the employees providing one set of figures that show […]
Have you ever wondered, when you see the vapour trails left by a jet in the sky, where it is going? Or have heard the distant sound from a jet, without seeing it, and wondered where the sound was coming from and where the jet was headed? Our imaginations allow […]
This week, and from time to time in this space, I will offer up a variety of short updates, thoughts, ideas, and opinions for your reading pleasure. I do this for two reasons: it takes cares of some housecleaning for sports items that deserve print space but not necessarily a […]
Heather Latter Despite a slight drop from last year’s prices, the annual 4-H Market Steer Auction held Saturday in conjunction with the Emo Fair was hailed as a success. “I think it was a really good weekend,” said Kim Jo Bliss, who emceed the event before turning the microphone over […]
Joey Payeur It was a long journey to catch only two fish—but Tara Kelly wouldn’t throw one minute of her experience back. The Onigaming First Nation native, who currently calls Kenora home and works as a Treaty #3 Police officer based there, gave a glowing review to her trip to […]
Joey Payeur People wanting to get in touch with their inner amphibian side will get the chance early next month. The inaugural “Splash and Dash Aquathlon” will take place Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. at Pither’s Point. It will begin with a 750-metre swim along a triangle-shaped course that starts […]
Joey Payeur At the final whistle, the fresh-faced youngsters look like they were ready for another 90 minutes of play. Their defeated elders looked ready for a long stretch of rest and rehabilitation. Youth and superior roster numbers prevailed as the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs U18 squad blanked Boston Pizza […]
Joey Payeur In a tight game, the deciding factor usually revolves around who makes a mistake. In the case of Monday evening’s Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League playoff game, it was a handful of mistakes. The top-ranked Redgut Babes capitalized on five errors by the third-seeded Couchiching Lady Raiders […]
Heather Latter Three young artists are getting a taste of recognition by showcasing their work at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The pieces by Maggie LeMesurier, Sydnee McLeod, and Cameron Cawston will be on display until the end of the month. Andrea Avis, the library’s program director, decided […]
Heather Latter The “Kiss ’N Ride” program for J.W. Walker, Robert Moore, and St. Francis Schools is set to go when school starts next week. “We’re going live with it on Tuesday,” Travis Enge, on behalf of the Traffic Safety Committee, said at an information session last night. “Everything is […]
Heather Latter Ashley Croswell’s dream came true Thursday night when she was crowned the 2013 Emo Fair queen. “I’ve always wanted to be the Emo Fair queen,” enthused the 15-year-old just minutes after receiving the crown from last year’s queen, Destiny Woolsey. “It feels so awesome,” she added. “It was […]
