A Fort Frances native has flipped and flown her way to a first-place finish in an international cheerleading competition. Leah Nowak is one of the 21 members of the University of Manitoba Bisons’ cheerleading squad, which finished in first place in the small co-ed category in the second-annual “Sea to […]
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The Fort Frances Knights of Columbus PeeWee ‘AA’ hockey team had a highly-successful showing at the Stars of Tomorrow-Norwest tournament in Thunder Bay from March 6-9. The Knights kicked off round-robin play with a 4-3 defeat of the KC Sabres of Thunder Bay. Jordan Larson led the attack with two […]
Where did the voyageurs go during the winter? What did they do? Discover the life of a wintering voyageur with park guide Melissa Dahl this Sunday (March 16) from 2-4 p.m. at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center of Voyageurs National Park. You also can play voyageur games and make a […]
Hydro One is contributing $10,000 to the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation to fund its rink renovation project and $5,000 to the Township of Emo towards construction of a splash park there. The grants, announced Monday, are part of the company’s new “PowerPlay” program that benefits children’s outdoor and active […]
At last Thursday’s public meeting of those opposing the abattoir in Emo, it was suggested the old Stratton Meats abattoir could be resurrected instead. Drew Stajkowski, senior environmental officer with the MoE in Kenora, was contacted and asked about this possibility. “As far as we are concerned, this is a […]
The local Christian Farmers’ Federation of Ontario (CFFO) held a seminar, entitled “Controlling our food supply,” back on Feb. 26 at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. Secretary/treasurer Jan Van Rozen introduced CFFO vice-president Henry Stevens, who led discussions with the group of about 20 farmers seated around tables in […]
On March 4, the fatal fire problem in Canada was aired on CBC’s The National, which reported on the lack of working smoke alarms in homes across our country. The next day, the Fire Marshal of Ontario appeared on CBC television to share some valuable fire safety tips on working […]
AILI HUITIKKA It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Aili Huitikka (nee Sarlund), on Monday, March 10, 2008. Mom was born in Ladysmith, B.C. on July 9, 1914 and came to Rainy River District in the early 1930s. She started her married life to […]
James Archie, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born June 9, 1920 in Big Grassy First Nation to the late Jack and Jean Archie. As a young man, he joined the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps. and the Royal […]
Dear Editor: I would like to commend the 13 players who were the Muskie girls’ hockey team that earned a second-place finish this season. These athletes rose above the controversy that surrounded them, and took pride in themselves, the team, school, and community. These ladies are the true spirit of […]
Dear editor: As a mother, and an education counsellor, my concern for the education of our children is very important to me. After hearing about the gas leak and fire at one of our local schools on Feb. 28, I knew something had to be done to stop the hurt […]
