Award-winning Canadian author David Bouchard played a traditional flute yesterday during a presentation to students at Robert Moore School while delivering a message of the importance of reading. Students from J.W. Walker also attended the presentation. Bouchard also spoke at Donald Young School, F.H. Huffman School, Rainy River First Nations, […]
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Beta Sigma Phi members Pat Bird, right, and Kerri Dittaro cut bunches of daffodils at Knox United Church last night in preparation for its annual “Daffodil Day”—a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. The daffodils were on sale this morning at Knox United Church, and also are available at Northwoods […]
The MacAfee family, including André Emond, left, playing son, Randolph, Katelyn Shortreed as daughter, Kim, Kali Hamilton portraying mom, Doris, and Ken Kellar as dad, Harry—sang “Hymn For a Sunday Evening” along with the cast of “Bye Bye Birdie” last night during its opening night at the Townshend Theatre. Presented […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team has been seeded eighth out of the 20 squads competing at the ‘AAA/AAAA’ all-Ontarios running April 2-5 in Ottawa. The rankings, released this morning, mean the black-and-gold will play in Pool ‘B’ against four other teams from across the province. Fort High will open action […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce kick-started its 2008 strategic planning process with a session on Tuesday, and will present its tentative findings to the general membership for approval next month. Chamber manager Dawn Booth said yesterday about 15 Chamber members attended Tuesday’s planning session, which took place between 10 […]
Four men from two district volunteer fire departments are off to the Canadian Firemen’s Curling Championship this week. The 10-day evening in Richmond, B.C. begins this Friday. “It is set up just like the Brier,” team skip Tim Nordin said Monday. Teams from all across Canada will be competing for […]
The Rainy River District Logging & Safety Committee will be hosting a two-day health and safety forum for its members, which will take place May 8-9 at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances. The forum will be of interest to anyone involved in the forestry industry, including owners, operators, […]
Given the ethnic diversity in the Borderland area, the Citizens for Backus/AB has decided to showcase the cuisine from more than 15 nations during its Ethnic Food Festival tomorrow (March 27). The event, being held from 5-8 p.m. at the Backus Community Center in International Falls, will feature a wide […]
On Tuesday, March 4, Kim Desserre, our leader, held the first “Safety First” meeting at her house. To start off the meeting, she introduced a balancing activity to help the members get to know each other. Next we introduced ourselves and voted for our officers. Luc Desserre was elected as […]
On Wednesday, April 9, Dryden will discover—like municipalities across Ontario—how cultural resources such as libraries, arenas, festivals, and events can help drive economic activity. The workshop, which takes place from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre, will help participants identify local opportunities to use cultural […]
More than $15,179 was raised in 2007 by the Fort Frances Wal-Mart’s in-store fundraising and sponsored activities for local community groups and a range of national charities. The local charities that received much-needed financial support from the store were selected by Wal-Mart associates. The 2007 fundraising activities included raising $1,149 […]
Here are the results from the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing fishing derby that was held Saturday, March 15: •Walleye—1. Curtis Thunder ($1,000) 2. Leslie Morrison ($600) 3. Rose Prince ($500) 4. Diane Cobiness ($400) 5. Brenda Jodoin ($300) 6. Brandon Brigham ($200) 7. Merlin Sandy ($100) 8. Pat Gibbons ($100) 9. […]
