Heather Latter Kim Roy, left, vice-president of the Cabin Country Quilt Guild, showed newcomer Brenda Funk some quilts during its open house last night at the public library. The guild continues to welcome new members. Their next meeting is set for Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran […]

Nicole Horn Muskie football player Rob Payne was hard at work yesterday starting to prepare the field for the squad’s annual Homecoming game, which takes place tomorrow (Oct. 5) at 1 p.m. versus the Neelin Spartans. Spectators are welcome.

Duane Hicks Krista Nielson, right, of the Northwestern Health Unit wrote down suggestions from her break-out group yesterday during an Assisted Living Action Group strategic planning session at La Place Rendez-Vous. Led by facilitator Ian Simpson, a group of 22 people, ranging from local citizens to representatives from partner agencies, […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Myers report her passing on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mother passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Born in Spooner/Baudette, Mn. on March 29, 1919 to John and Petra Kyler, […]

Press Release Mine Centre School staff and students soon will see the grounds of their new facility evolve into a resource for learning and well-being. At a special meeting Sept. 24, the Rainy River District School Board approved funding from Mine Centre School reserves to proceed with the school campus […]

Staff After only two weeks of games, the SIJHL has lost one of its seven teams for the rest of the regular season. In a press release issued earlier today, the Sioux Lookout Flyers announced they were suspending operations after three of their games last week were cancelled due to […]

Staff With cooler weather and even some snow on the horizon, Diane Maxey already is thinking about the holiday season—and that means the Christmas cantata. Those interested in singing in this year’s cantata are encouraged to come out to a listening session next Monday (Oct. 15) at 7 p.m. at […]

Heather Latter Jane Councillor showed Robert Moore School teacher Chantel Gallagher and her Grade 5 students how to remove a goose’s down feathers over a fire yesterday afternoon during the Seven Generations Education Institute’s “Fall Harvest” preparations workshop yesterday at the Nanicost grounds here. Students from across the district attended […]

Kenneth passed away peacefully at the Lake of the Woods Hospital on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 with family at his side. Kenneth was born May 04, 1950 in Naongashing, Lake of the Woods. He was delivered by his Gogo (grandmother Handorgan). Kenneth is survived by his brother Elvis (Kim)and his […]

By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo In collaboration with the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) has been promoting a leadership development program committed to the development and implementation of training to recruit and retain a group of visionary organization leaders who are capable of moving the […]

It seems many people are frightened of aging. And I understand–in a way. Sometimes bad things happen to people as they age. But, on the other hand, I don’t understand. Since a young woman, I have looked forward to getting old. My role models are my grandmother, my mother, and […]