Staff The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres can handle adversity. They proved that with a 7-2 win over the red-hot Dryden Ice Dogs last night at the Ice for Kids Arena. Despite a short bench, including the absence of leading scorer Brendan Baumgartner, the Sabres rolled over their SIJHL rivals in […]
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Staff Newly-elected Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty will hold the official opening of his local constituency office tomorrow (Nov. 29) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. “Everybody’s welcome, so come on by!” Rafferty said yesterday afternoon from Ottawa. The office is located at 140 Fourth St. W. (the old CN station) […]
On March 3rd, 1994 a beautiful baby boy was born to us and we baptized him “Nicholas”. We were so blessed to have him with us for 14 years. On Thursday, November 27th, 2008 God called our angel back to heaven while cuddling with his Mommy and his sister & […]
Duane Hicks With the 51st-annual “Parade of Lights” scheduled for tomorrow (Nov. 29), the local Business Improvement Association is reminding the public to keep a few things in mind before checking out the popular event. First and foremost, the route has changed. Instead of lining up at the Shevlin wood […]
Press Release The OPP began its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign at 12:01 a.m. this morning. The province-wide campaign continues until Jan. 2. With the holiday season fast approaching, the OPP reminds motorists of the danger of mixing alcohol or drugs with driving. “Impaired driving continues to […]
Staff The Rainy River District School Board will have a choice to fill its vacant trustee seat after all. Terry Higgins and Jason Kabel submitted applications prior to the yesterday’s 3 p.m. deadline, board chair Dan Belluz confirmed this morning. A third person had applied but was disqualified, the board […]
Peggy Revell Local resident Jim Fowler and Barb Stainke, owner of the Bonnie Blue here, showed off their $2,233 windfall from Wednesday night’s Lotto 6/49 draw. But it could have been much more as the two, alongside 14 others who go in on the group ticket together, were just one […]
Mitch Calvert Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Logan McDonell worked to get past Kevin Tomalty of the Dryden Ice Dogs during last night’s SIJHL action at the Ice for Kids Arena here. McDonell scored a goal to help the hosts earn a 7-2 victory.
Rick Neilson Arlene Byrnes shared a moment of camaraderie with singer-songwriter David Francey after his performance during Tuesday night’s “tour de Fort” concert at the Townshend Theatre. Francey, winner of three Juno Awards, was accompanied by fellow singer/songwriter Craig Werth. Francey’s songs told of his adventures of life and love; […]
Duane Hicks Brenda Jones admired “Sisters of Rethymnon,” one of the dozens of works that were unveiled during the opening of local artist Connie Cuthbertson’s new exhibit, “‘The Awakening’—Memories of Greece,” yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Museum. The reception saw about 120 people stop by. Inspired by a trip […]
Paige Desmond Talented performer and humanitarian Tom Jackson kicked off last night’s “Singing for Supper” concert at the Couchiching multi-use facility with an inspirational speech. The evening of music also featured performances by Amanda Stott and Beverly Mahood, with proceeds to go to the United Native Friendship Centre here.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Alex Badiuk on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at the age of 58 with his wife and children by his bedside, at home in Dryden, Ont., after a courageous battle with cancer. Lawrence was born Sept. 22, 1950 to […]
