Peggy Revell Kim Williamson had a big laugh as Joelle McKinnon checked out her daughter, Whitney, during the start of a new Mother Goose program at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday. Among those also taking part were Rae-Ann Wood with her son, Christopher, and Heather Latter, who was there […]
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Paige Desmond Students at St. Francis School got a treat yesterday as they read “The Hockey Sweater” with Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Dan Usiski. The goal of the team’s reading sessions this week was to introduce students to positive role models.
Jessica George Grade 4 French Immersion student Joleigh Hayes, left, showed off a poster with things she has learned from her teacher, Mme. Busch, to her mother Lisa George, and sister, Annelise, during the open house and meet-and-greet at St. Francis School yesterday evening.
Jessica George A garbage truck, looking to pick up the dumpster at Mohawk, got caught on the canopy while passing through yesterday morning. It appeared the truck’s forks had been up, which caused the vehicle to be above the clearance height. Repairs still were being done this morning at Mohawk, […]
Staff Incumbent Liberal candidate Ken Boshcoff opened up shop on Scott Street here this past Thursday. Hear what he had to say as he addressed the crowd after he cut the ribbon to his 2008 campaign headquarters as he prepared for the Oct. 14 federal election. Did you give blood […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club will be holding its annual “Drive-Thru Breakfast” next Thursday (Sept. 25) at Tim Hortons, with residents invited to come by early and pick up their bag of goodies in support of local children’s activities. Club members, as well as local volunteers and […]
the MNR One new fire was reported in Dryden District early yesterday morning while a second report was called in later in the day about possible smoke in the northern sector of Sioux Lookout District, the Ministry of Natural Resources noted this morning. Dryden District fire #14, a human-caused blaze […]
Staff Both the Rainy River District School Board and Northwest Catholic School Board are pleased with the continued improvements and results in student achievement following the release of EQA0 results for the 2007-08 year. EQAO consists of annual province-wide testing of Grade 3 and 6 students in the areas of […]
Peggy Revell The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board received the first allotment of defibrillator units it will be distributing across the district. The announcement was made at last Thursday night’s board meeting by Gary Gamsby, who chairs the land ambulance committee. “These [25 units] are intended to go […]
Press Release Although the idea of turning wood into gold may be a bit far-fetched, value-added wood products can be very profitable—and are ideal for Northern Ontario. We have an abundance of renewable raw material, many skilled craftsmen, and an economy looking for entrepreneurs. What we need is a way […]
Duane Hicks District residents stepped up the plate yet again, donating even more blood than hoped for during Canadian Blood Services’ two-day fall donor clinic here last Wednesday and Thursday. CBS spokesperson Harvey Heather said a total of 395 donors came out to Fort Frances High School, donating a total […]
Paige Desmond Loss effects everyone differently. Sadness, anger, confusion, and other emotions can be consuming. But there are healthy ways to deal with those feelings, one of which is a 10-week “Grief Recovery Outreach Program” being offered by local grief counsellors Harold Tookenay and Mary Elder. Both are certified grief […]
