The North West LHIN board of directors has approved seven programs designed to help seniors across Northwestern Ontario live healthy, independent lives in the comfort of their own homes. The programs are part of the province’s landmark “Aging at Home Strategy,” a four-year initiative launched in late 2007. “Aging at […]
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Obtaining a NEXUS border-crossing card should be easy and convenient for Borderland residents now that a “Trusted Traveler” enrolment centre has opened in downtown International Falls. “Border security remains our highest priority,” Linda Loveless, area port director for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said Wednesday. “The NEXUS program presents […]
High water levels were the big draw for local residents at yesterday evening’s joint annual public meeting of the International Rainy Lake Board of Control and the International Rainy River Water Pollution Board. “It’s not really new news. You’ve seen, living here and experiencing it everyday,” said the IRLBC’s interim […]
The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau in conjunction with the Model Railroad Club is ready to kick off their first-annual 100-mile bike ride that will bring local dedicated bicyclists from here to Orr, Mn. and back this Sunday (Aug. 1). Since they first started recruiting for this ride, the Volunteer Bureau […]
With heavy hearts and much sadness, the Richard Carpenter family wishes to announce the passing of a beloved brother and uncle. Dennis “Blackie” Carpenter passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Born in Fort Frances on Oct. 4, 1946, Dennis was the fifth […]
Bernice Margaret Elyk, age 71, of 1214 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ontario passed away on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Bernice was born on July 12, 1937 in Grandview, Manitoba to the late Lawrence and Mary LeFort. When Bernice was young, […]
Walter Hansen, 81, of North Branch, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Walter was born March 7, 1927 in the family home in Sutherland Township to the late Krist and Mary Jane (Minnie) Hansen. They later moved to the […]
Damien Jon Horton of International Falls, Mn. died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 in Littlefork, Mn. He was 26 years of age. Damien was born April 13, 1982 in International Falls, Mn. to Geraldine and Vernon Horton. Damien worked as a mechanic for Northern Timberline Equipment company. He was also a […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Dennis Brian Kelly announce his passing on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., at the age of 66. Dennis was born on July 12, 1942 in Stanleyville, Ont., to the late Edna Mae and […]
Ben Wiersema took careful aim at a 3-D target—a black bear—during the Fort Frances Archers annual competition on Sunday. One group of archers did encounter a real bear in the trails on the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club property during the shoot.
There is only four weeks to go until the deadline for nominations for the 2009 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards (NAAA) close at 4 p.m. CST on Friday, Sept. 19. Each year 14 recipients are recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in various career disciplines ranging from health, law, politics, arts, and […]
Lend a hand for Voyageurs National Park by planting native trees at shoreline sites that need restoration. On Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13, volunteers will venture out with national park staff to plant red pine, white pine, white spruce, and other native trees at sites in the park. […]
