Peggy Revell It only may be a few months old, but Rainy River First Nations’ anti-drug task force committee already is finding success in mobilizing the community against drug abuse. “I’m really excited about what’s happening,” Chief Jim Leonard said about its progress since forming earlier this year. “I think […]
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Mitch Calvert There’s a new man behind the wheel at the Kitchen Creek Golf Course. Jason Chwartacki, originally from Selkirk, Man., has taken over the reins as superintendent for the local course and comes with a golf cart full of experience. Chwartacki, known as “Tick” to most, spent 16 years […]
Mitch Calvert Kevin Chwartacki, the new course superintendent at Kitchen Creek, put the finishing touches on the ninth green late last week in preparation for golfers finally hitting the local links this week.
Mitch Calvert Trey Beninger led the race for a loose ball in Squirt (Division I) action as Fort Frances Youth Soccer kicked off its new season Monday evening at the St. Francis Sportsfields.
Peggy Revell JK student Shaylynn Marchuk held up the paper bag she decorated as part of “Earth Day” activities held at St. Michael’s School last Wednesday. Students throughout the school decorated their paper grocery bags with environmental themes, which then will make their way to Einar’s Foods here to remind […]
Peggy Revell As part of the “Target Zero” campaign for this year’s “Rail Safety Week,” Cst. Peter LeDrew of the CN Police was busy yesterday morning handing out information to motorists at the crossing on Highway 11 at Couchiching, with the help of Treaty #3 Police. Another blitz is planned […]
Peggy Revell Egyptian princess Amneris (Katelyn Shortreed) belted out a song alongside her “hand maidens” during last night’s final dress rehearsal of Fort High’s presentation of the musical “Aida.” Featuring music by Elton John and Tim Rice, the show opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre and runs […]
VELDHUISEN–Born to Mike and Carly, nee Smart, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Jordyn Rhys, weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz. on April 20, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
