After wrapping up its successful “We Care” campaign earlier this summer, the local Canada Safeway will be joining the company’s other 213 stores across Western Canada to raise funds for muscular dystrophy throughout August. Starting this week, Safeway customers can purchase coupon books—containing $66 in value and more than 500 […]
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Alex Marusyk, left, and Ross Kircher had a creative jam session while playing Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” yesterday evening during an open mic night for 14- to 19-year-olds at the Fort Frances Public Library. The fourth open mic to date, it also was held as a fundraiser for […]
Natural beauty and recreational possibilities await you at Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota. Join park naturalist Isaac Moll this Friday (Aug. 1) from 7-8 p.m. at the Woodenfrog State Forest Campground Refectory as he shares his own experiences of exploring all that Voyageurs National Park has to offer. View […]
Following up on numerous complaints from the public, the town’s Planning and Development executive committee will review the local animal control bylaw. “We’ve had a lot of problems,” said Mayor Roy Avis, who requested the bylaw be reviewed. “Our animal bylaw hasn’t been reviewed for many years, so I brought […]
The Sight & Sound Wolves dropped a hard-fought 9-8 decision in Stratton on Tuesday night in Rainy River District Fastball League action. “It was 6-6 going into the top of seven and Derek [McKinnon] hit a two-run homer to put us up 8-6 going to the last half-inning, but they […]
Regardless of how long you’ve been shooting skeet, your best efforts sometime result in a score five targets or so below your usual average. The best marksman at the weekly Tuesday evening shoot at the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club range is Len Noonan, who averages scores near a perfect “25” […]
Niigaanaabineshkang Akiiwenzi (Mooze Odoodeman) Niigaanaabineshkang Akiiwenzi (Mooze Odoodeman) Myers Handorgan, 67, of Big Island First Nation, Ont., passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Myers was born Dec. 29, 1940 in Morson, Ont. to the late William (Bill) and Clara Handorgan. […]
Town council approved a report Monday night recommending the town abandon the initiative for residential development of Sixth Street East, and authorized notification to abutting landowners that the proposal proceed no further. In the report from municipal planner Faye Flatt, she indicated an insufficient number of property owners showed an […]
Droves of people flocked to the big tent over three nights last week during the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship to see the bands. This year’s numbers more than doubled last year’s night crowds, said FFCBC entertainment director Adam Armit. “In 2007, the numbers were way down, and we really […]
Moriah Rogoza and Kevin Empey have their summers cut out for them as they are dedicating their time to protecting the state of the area’s lakes and rivers. Through the Ministry of Natural Resources, these two summer students are working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to help stop […]
The second-annual Las Vegas Scramble golf tournament at Kitchen Creek rolled the dice Saturday—with eight teams coming out as the big winners. Some 20 teams of three competed for the top prize of four tickets to Las Vegas courtesy of International Travel Services, Taggs Source for Sports, and La Place […]
NDP leader Howard Hampton last week welcomed news the provincial and federal governments will be spending more than $6 billion on long-awaited infrastructure projects across Ontario, but wondered why it took so long for the agreement to be reached. “While New Democrats welcome today’s infrastructure announcement, municipalities across Ontario are […]
