Press Release New Democrat Member of Parliament John Rafferty (Thunder Bay-Rainy River) presented a Jubilee Medal Saturday to Glenn Jourdain of Fort Frances. Jourdain has dedicated his life to enriching the social, recreational, cultural and economic conditions of the Couchiching First Nation and is presently involved in historical research in […]
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Press Release As announced by Dr. Dave Singleton, he and Dr. Joe Ennett have signed a contract to provide medical doctor coverage for the Rainy River area for at least the next four years. Along with the use of locums this will insure the Rainy River Health Care Centre will […]
Sarah Pruys Just because school is out doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do here. The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, for instance, has programs going on throughout the summer for kids of all ages. On Tuesdays at 10 a.m., “Toddler and Baby Time” is for children and their parents […]
Duane Hicks A regional obesity activist is encouraged by the provincial government’s announcement last month that it is bringing together a group of experts to help tackle the challenge of reducing childhood obesity by 20 percent over five years. “I think any discussions represent hope,” said Paul Murphy, founder of […]
Staff With the Rainy River District Fastball League starting its second half last night, the rest of the league now know what two teams they will have to knock off if they want to have the top seed entering the postseason. While the results of last night’s games were not […]
Lucas Punkari Local strongman Luke Skaarup found himself as a bit of an outsider on Saturday as he and 14 other strongmen competed for the top spot at the Battle at the Beach II event in Milwaukee, Wisc., as he was the only one representing the “Great White North.” “Everyone […]
Lucas Punkari While he wants to win every time that he heads out the 3/8 mile dirt oval, Christopher Leek’s steady approach has been part of the reason why he’s become one of the top drivers at the Emo Speedway. The 22-year-old from Emo, who is an electrical apprentice at […]
Lucas Punkari Although he can’t say anything yet about where he’ll be playing hockey next season, Fort Frances native Jordan Larson is already getting excited about the 2012/13 campaign. “Thing are looking very good for where I stand right now, and I’m looking forward to it,” Larson said. “Right now […]
Sarah Pruys Emma Smart smiled as she waited for her turn to cross the stage at the Fort Frances High School graduation last Thursday at the Memorial Sports Centre. She was among the 157 students who received their diplomas this year.
courtesy of Clinton Bruyere Couchiching First Nation’s 18th annual pow-wow last weekend celebrated the opening of the new pow-wow grounds located on the road to Heron Landing Golf Course, just west of Frog Creek Road. The state-of-the-art facility, with such amenities as enclosed bleachers, change rooms and a kitchen, hosted […]
Sarah Pruys Erika Moffitt tried out the “Log Run” inflatable at the Memorial Sports Centre following graduation last Thursday. The point of the game was to see how far forwards you could get before flying back to the start, and it was one favourite inflatables available at “Chem-Free,” an after-party […]
Lucas Punkari The Northern Ontario Sportfishing Centre in Sioux Narrows opened its doors to the public during their official grand opening on Thursday morning.
