Press Release Michael Parkhill has worked with Microsoft Canada as director, Education Sector, and recently provided a visionary presentation on 21st-century learning to the Rainy River District School Board leadership. Following the presentation, he met with First Nations’ educators and community representatives to discuss a project designed to help preserve […]
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Press Release The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club will be hosting a family ski day this Saturday (Feb. 6) from noon-3 p.m. at the Rocky Inlet trails. Club members are invited to attend, as well as any individuals who may wish to ski or snowshoe for the afternoon. Some equipment […]
Press Release Ontario is making workplaces safer by focusing on hazards involving forklifts and lifting devices. Ministry of Labour inspectors will visit industrial workplaces during increased enforcement in February. They will ensure lifting equipment is being: •inspected and maintained in good condition; •operated by well-trained employees; and •used in a […]
Staff The Rolling Lake Lightning zapped their way to a tournament title in Hibbing, Mn. over the weekend, relegating their hosts to second place. The action began Friday night with a 2-1 win over the Mora Mustangs. After a scoreless opening period, the Mustangs drew first blood with a power-play […]
Staff Even though the Fort Frances Pharmasave Wildcats lost all four games at a tournament in Dryden over the weekend, the players still are hanging their heads high. “[We] played well and games could have gone either way,” the team said in a press release. The Wildcats opened play Friday […]
Press Release More than 100,000 students will find jobs and gain important work experience this summer with assistance from the Ontario government. Through Employment Ontario’s Summer Jobs website, students can: •find job listings; •get help to improve their marketing skills and résumé writing; •learn how to start their own “Summer […]
Staff After a solid rookie season on the ARCA RE/MAX circuit, local stock car driver Steve Arpin is gearing up for his sophomore campaign. Arpin is set to race in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona this Saturday (Feb. 6) at 3:30 p.m. He finished seventh overall in […]
Staff Here’s hoping those associated with the Border Skate Club have vehicles with large trunks because they needed them at the Keewatin meet Jan. 29-31. The local club brought home three team awards: the Don Wilton Trophy (highest point total), the Ignace Trophy (highest average point total), and the Roxanne […]
“Lakers back in loss column” is how the headline read in last Thursday’s Daily Bulletin. Now if you were a reader, an avid fan, or just a person skimming through that edition, you may have thought, “Oh, here the Lakers go again.” I know when I first picked it up […]
Staff Three Sunset Country squashers made it into a consolation final at the Winnipeg Winter Club last weekend—and two prevailed. Anniss Seid was victorious as the consolation champ in the men’s ‘B’ division after narrowly edging Blair Riordan (Winnipeg) by a 12-10 score in the final game of their best-of-five […]
Staff The Fort Frances Aquanauts are looking to conquer the water at the Memorial Sports Centre this weekend. The local swim club is hosting its annual home meet this weekend, with 20 members scheduled to suit up. Eighty swimmers are registered in all. The action starts Friday at 6 p.m., […]
Press Release The annual Nestor Falls bonspiel began last Wednesday and wrapped up Sunday at 11 p.m. The ’spiel, which is a sell-out most years, once again sported a full field of 24 teams and three events. The ‘A’-event winner was Keith Jolicouer, who wins most of the time up […]
