Mitch Calvert The Muskie junior and senior girls’ basketball teams once again fed off each another’s successes and stole a pair of wins from the host Kenora Broncos in NorWOSSA play yesterday. The juniors (4-2) led wire-to-wire en route to a 26-19 victory. “We had way less turnovers this game, […]
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Duane Hicks With the water, sewer, and road reconstruction of Central Avenue now completed, the town has its sights set on more road and traffic-related projects in 2009. One of these projects is the Portage Avenue, Nelson Street, and Victoria Avenue truck route upgrade, which will see the town improve […]
Peggy Revell Mothers attending the “Mother Goose” program at the Fort Frances Public Library got the chance to learn about making home-made baby food thanks to a visit from registered dietitian Janet Drennen of the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre. Those on hand included (clockwise from left) Shannon McFarlane, Julie Ste. […]
Peggy Revell Linda Alberts set up the booth for “Mona•Vie,” one of the many home-based businesses that will be on display from until 8 p.m. today at the Adventure Inn. In its first year, the expo hopes to highlight and promote the many home-based businesses in the district, including photography, […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances Museum assistant Katie Urban was busy putting some final touches on the comic book exhibit that opened there today. The exhibit will run for a month, and includes a drop-in day tomorrow (Oct. 18) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. where children can create their own comic book […]
Duane Hicks Fire safety specialist Wayne Riches, left, and Canadian Tire owner Paul Sunstrum congratulated Kole Pitkanen, 12, as winner of the local “Fire Prevention Week” draw, who earned himself a new bike and helmet from Canadian Tire. The two other draw winners were Jenna Bailey, three, and Riley Booth, […]
Paige Desmond A “Girls’ Night In” was held at Curves for Women here last night to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Manicures were offered by Celeste’s Hair Salon for a donation, which combined with all other proceeds to go to the Rainy River District Breast Health Network. Nails were done […]
Staff A public meeting was held prior to Tuesday night’s regular council meeting regarding a zoning bylaw amendment for property at 1345 Emo Rd. The proposed amendment is to rezone the land from “institutional” to “multi-residential,” as Dave Petsnick wants to build a three-unit dwelling there. Several local residents opposed […]
It was a Happy Thanksgiving for Daniel Rodrigues of Kapuskasing, who won the $500 up for grabs that day in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 12-18 were Larry Lennox (International Falls), Ray Thiessen Sr. (Ear Falls), Stacey Angus (Stratton), Chuck […]
Press Release The OPP is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Pikangikum First Nation man, identified as James Strang, 83, who was found deceased in his home last Friday morning. Police continue to interview residents in an effort to determine who Strang had been in […]
Press Release Ontario is strengthening the local forest industry by helping AbitibiBowater increase the efficiency of its pulp and paper complex in Thunder Bay. The province is providing the company with a $1.16-million grant towards the $11.6-million project through the Forest Sector Prosperity Fund, which will help the company increase […]
Mitch Calvert The Muskie senior and junior boys’ volleyball teams both fell to 0-5 in NorWOSSA play after losing in straight sets to the visiting Dryden Eagles on Tuesday. Junior coach Duane Roen said his team came out flat in the first set but stayed with the Eagles the rest […]
