Press Release Effective June 3, Tbaytel has rebranded its 3G HSPA+ Network and now will refer to it as a 4G HSPA Network. On Dec. 6, 2010, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), an organization that defines network classifications within the telecommunications industry, expanded the definition of a 4G wireless mobile […]
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Peggy Revell Decked out in their gowns and caps, Raven Kasper, Alysha Big George, and Wynter Tom anxiously waited in the corridors of the Memorial Sports Centre before they and other graduating students from the Seven Generations Education Institute marched out in front of family and friends yesterday afternoon. Hundreds […]
Clara Stainke The local Legion Ladies Auxiliary held their annual general meeting June 8, with 46 members present. Also attending were six members from the local Branch (Bob Bagacki, Noris Piccinato, Bob Boland, Jim Marr, Cal Williamson, and Ed Haglund) and two guests from the International Falls Legion (Linda Cheznick […]
the OPP The search for a missing Bloomington, Mn. man is underway in the Condon Island area of Lake Superior. Nipigon OPP officers, with the assistance of the OPP’s North West Region Emergency Response Team and the Canadian Coast Guard, have been searching for the man since he was reported […]
Heather Latter Jamari Smith was among students in the Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Head Start Program who received certificates and backpacks from Charity McMahon during yesterday’s graduation ceremony at the Townshend Theatre, which was held in conjunction with the United Native Friendship Centre’s Alternative Secondary School Program graduation ceremony.
Zoey Duncan Jordan Bragg (left), Leah Bagacki (front right), and Mia Tullio practised their nastiest sneers as part of “Pirate Day” activities for Grade 1 students at St. Michael’s School today. The morning was filled with crafts, including building telescopes, drawing treasure maps, and making paper pirates, with outdoor games […]
the MNR Demobilization plans are underway for 101 Ontario fire staff to return from Alberta. That leaves 273 personnel there, who also will be returning soon, with no replacements scheduled for dispatch by Ontario. Since May 16, almost 8,000 person days of assistance have been provided to Alberta. Now, increasing […]
Press Release Organizers of this year’s International Tug-of-War–entitled “Pulling for Peace”—are looking forward to a fun event on Saturday, July 2. Two “pulls” are planned, the first of which is an exhibition celebrity pull that will feature 20 invited guests. For its team, Fort Frances has lined up the mayor […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances council and administration gathered at Sunny Cove Camp yesterday for an all-day session to map out a strategic plan for the rest of council’s term. From 9 a.m. to nearly 7 p.m., they spent the day analyzing the town’s current vision and mission statements, as well […]
Staff The Rainycrest Family Council is on the lookout for new members. “We invite anyone to join us—come out and be a part of us,” urged Bev Mylenchuk, the council’s secretary and communications officer. She, along with other council members, were busy this past Friday afternoon at the entryway of […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers continue to build its roster for the 2011/12 SIJHL season, re-signing forward Ryan Wildman earlier this week. A native of South Porcupine, Wildman joined the Lakers last season after playing for the Timmins Majors ‘AAA’ program. He finished his rookie campaign with 12 goals and […]
Staff Forest fire activity and the fire hazard have increased to the point that a planned dispatch of FireRangers to Alberta this week has been cancelled, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported late yesterday. As well, when the remaining 374 Ontario fire staff in Alberta returns, they will not be […]
