“Farmers First” has been the catch-phrase of the Canadian Wheat Board for many years. In the political sphere, it has now come into use to emphasize the importance of our farming communities. Certainly the growth of such initiatives as local farmers’ markets has given more people access to quality locally-grown […]
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Icebox Radio Theater will continue its tradition of a summertime variety show at the band shell in Smoky Bear Park over in International Falls today (July 30) at 7 p.m. “Icebox Live 2008” will feature the music of local guitarist Sean Bahr, as well as several skits from the IBRT’s […]
The Borderland Racing Association is pleased to announce the WISSOTA Super Stocks are making a return to the Emo Speedway this Saturday (Aug. 2). They will finish the feature event that was cancelled due to rain back on July 19. Along with finishing their feature event, the WISSOTA Super Stocks […]
Town council turned down a financial request for sponsorship from the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres at its regular meeting Monday night. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft explained the recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee was made on the basis that the town already helps out the team. “I think it […]
Yes, this column is all about you. And what an interesting topic that is! It’s all about your body (your home). Not that I’m an expert about you, but this is a column about “The You Docs” from the Oprah Winfrey Show—Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen. In addition to […]
Dear editor: Thanks to the FFCBC committee for all of their long hours and hard work that is put into this great event, and not to forget all the numerous volunteers who give up their free time in the summer to help make this event possible. I volunteered for the […]
Dear editor: More than a year ago, I joined the “Joints in Motion” training team to run a marathon on the Great Wall of China. This is a fundraising event, sponsored by the Arthritis Society, whereby the participant picks a “hero” (someone who suffers from arthritis), raises a specified amount […]
There undoubtedly were a lot of smiles around La Verendrye Hospital last Thursday afternoon as the long-awaited and eagerly-anticipated CT scanner finally arrived. Yes, it took longer than expected to get the machine here, but blame that on government red tape more than anything. And don’t forget the room housing […]
Dylan Ossachuk captured first place at “Kiddie Quest” last Tuesday night by singing Bon Jovi’s “You Want to Make a Memory,” accompanied by his own guitar stylings, in front of screaming fans under the big tent last at the Sorting Gap Marina.
Katie Urban attached one of the big folding books to the wall of the Fort Frances Museum in preparation for its newest exhibit about the area’s residential schools, which opens tomorrow (July 31).
After 18 years ministering in other areas of Rainy River District, Rev. Barb Miller soon will be heading the congregation at Knox United Church here.
Whitney Williamson, with her mom, Kim, left, was the first-place winner of the inaugural “Bass Baby Contest” organized by Beta Sigma Phi (Alpha Upsilon) in conjunction with last week’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Alex Booth (with mom, Becky) took second place while third place went to Taylor Godin (with […]
