Duane Hicks Local caterer Todd Moxham was guest chef at the “Focus on Canada” on April 13-14 at Hibbing Community College. Moxham, owner of Cater 2 U, said he was asked to come to the annual Global Understanding conference, which focuses on a different country each year, after making contacts […]
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Peggy Revell Local men are being asked to slip on a pair of red four-inch high heels later this month—then walk a mile—to stand up against rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. It’s all part of the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event slated for Thursday, April 28 from […]
Duane Hicks Riverside Community Counselling Services will be part of a province-wide network of services and support for male survivors of sexual abuse. The province announced last week it will establish a comprehensive network of 45 agencies across Ontario to co-ordinate the delivery of specialized services for male victims, adding […]
Duane Hicks Area residents soon will have the chance to vote online as to which businesses offer top-notch customer service here in Rainy River District. Some 28 district businesses signed up for the Rainy River Future Development Corp.’s 2011 Customer Service “People’s Choice” Online Challenge by Friday’s deadline. These include […]
Heather Latter A warm and charming Margaret Trudeau offered up an inspirational message of hope for those suffering, or knew of someone who is suffering, with mental illness during her presentation here last Thursday evening in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental […]
Duane Hicks With a number of requests to make this year’s bass tournament a reality up for town council approval, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is intent on making the event viable this year—and beyond. At a meeting between council and FFCBC directors last Thursday afternoon to discuss various […]
Heather Latter On the final day of a week-long trip to Churchill, Man. last October, local photographer Shannon Curtis captured an image that would earn him national recognition. Called “Waiting for Ice,” the photo shows a sub-adult polar bear asleep on a rock—patiently awaiting the winter freeze on Hudson Bay […]
Lucas Punkari Despite getting shellacked 7-2 by the Bentley Generals (Alberta) in the Allan Cup semi-finals in Kenora on Friday night, the Fort Frances Thunderhawks made a lot of noise and impressed those in attendance in their first appearance at the national senior amateur men’s championship. “Before we left, I […]
Heather Latter Margaret Trudeau signed a copy of her most recent book, “Changing My Mind,” for Patsy Buttner on Thursday night at the Townshend Theatre following her one-hour presentation which focused on her personal struggle living with bi-polar disorder.
Heather Latter Neila Booth, right, played “Bag or No Bag” during the “Mamma needs a new (or gently used) bag” lunch here Saturday, which saw about $5,000 raised for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care.
Heather Latter Shannon Curtis is donating this print of a polar bear he photographed near Churchill, Man. to be auctioned off at the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet here May 6. The photo, called “Waiting for Ice,” finished as runner-up in a national contest out of thousands of entries.
Lucas Punkari Rachel Carey of Traye’s Lovelies tried to outreach Sarah Gould of Notorious D.I.G. for the ball during the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League tournament semi-final Saturday at Fort High. Despite Carey’s best efforts, the Lovelies were knocked out of the tournament by Notorious D.I.G., who then lost to […]
