Staff The title game for the local men’s basketball league is now set following last night’s semi-final action at the Fort High gym. The first game saw the third-seeded Muskies upend the second-ranked Taggs in a decisive 90-68 victory. Justin Anderson led the black-and-gold with 30 points while Dustin Mowe […]
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Duane Hicks A new report received by town council Monday night shows how much mayor and councillors were paid in 2010, with Mayor Roy Avis ranking as the highest-paid and having the most expenses. Mayor Avis, who also sits on the Fort Frances Power Corp. board of directors and local […]
Staff Members of the Thunderheart Drum Group have assisted Couchiching youth with drumming and teachings. Now Couchiching First Nation Treatment and Support Services would like to invite the community to come out and support Thunderheart as they raise funds to attend the Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow in Albuquerque, N.M. An […]
Peggy Revell Local Confederation College student Eddie Forget tested out one of the two new heavy equipment simulators the college has acquired for those enrolled in the heavy equipment operator program. With foot pedals and controls hooked up to a computer and large screen, the new equipment allows students to […]
Duane Hicks Spring is for the birds, it seems, as three swans (two of which are pictured here) were spotted at Pither’s Point yesterday afternoon amid numerous flocks of geese and seagulls which have made their recent return to Borderland.
Heather Latter Fort Frances resident Levi Morris, a first-time author, signed a copy of his book, “United Spectrum,” on Tuesday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. The philosophical book examines human nature, life, death, and everything in between. Copies are available at Betty’s or by contacting Morris at 274-5704.
Lucas Punkari Michael Nelson cracked a smile as he and fellow members of the Border Skating Club worked through a routine during last night’s dress rehearsal for the 39th-annual ice show. This year’s show, themed “Legends,” goes Saturday at 7 p.m. and again Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Ice […]
Duane Hicks With administration having undertaken an extensive review of the fire department to establish an appropriate level of service for citizens while maximizing cost-effectiveness, town council passed a resolution Monday night to reduce the number of full-time firefighters here from eight to six, plus one chief. As part of […]
Robin McCormick Guthrie United Church will hold its annual “Spring Fling” auction and tea on Sunday, April 10 from 2-4 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under. This always proves to be an enjoyable afternoon with visiting, delicious baking, and […]
Dave Ogilvie The Rainy River District United Churches and the Canadian Mental Health Association will be presenting a workshop, entitled “The Art of Visiting People with Dementia,” this Saturday (April 2) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Knox United Church in Emo. Jolene Morriseau, a geriatric mental health worker will present an […]
Duane Hicks While still faced with a decision on whether to go ahead with a proposed solar panel project here, town council got its questions about the venture answered from Corey Bolton of Solar Logix Inc. here Monday night. First and foremost, Bolton assured the mayor and council that if […]
Staff An amendment that would have seen $11,350 added to the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s 2011-12 budget was defeated at a special meeting Friday. Although the board had passed its budget March 18, alterations to the budget during this meeting saw certain items under the social housing […]
