It’s been about five years in the works, but Scott Turvey of Fort Frances finally has gotten his new business off the ground, with it officially opening just weeks ago. EnviroClean Housekeeping Systems is a licensed, insured, bonded, and professional cleaning service for home or businesses using environmentally-responsible methods. “It’s […]
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STRATTON—It’s becoming somewhat of a tradition. For the fourth year in a row, a student from the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program in Stratton has captured first place in the business plan competition for secondary students in the Kenora-Rainy River districts. Following in the footsteps of Heidi Friesen, Andrew Friesen, and […]
FORT FRANCES—The four candidates vying for the Kenora-Rainy River riding weighed in on what they’ll do to ensure there will be a future for regional industry, among other issues, during Tuesday night’s forum at the Civic Centre. Incumbent NDP MPP Howard Hampton, Liberal candidate Mike Wood (Dryden), PC candidate Penny […]
FORT FRANCES—In the midst of Mental Illness Awareness Week (Sept. 30-Oct. 6), Susan Marshall of Fort Frances was acknowledged in Ottawa through the Champions of Mental Health Awards, which celebrates the contributions of individuals to the advancement of the mental health agenda in Canada. Part of the celebration includes the […]
If waiting is the hardest part, this past week has been downright rough for the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres. After losing three-straight games to the Dryden Ice Dogs, the Sabres were saddled with a stretch of 10 days between games—having nothing to do until their tilt this Friday against the […]
Toronto Marlies forward Darryl Boyce lost this face-off to Mike Vigilante of the Manitoba Moose during their exhibition showdown Friday night at the Ice for Kids Arena here. Boyce lost the battle but won the war, scoring two goals en route to the 5-3 victory by the Marlies.
Angela Aucoin, winner of the local Northwestern Health Unit’s “Breastfeeding Star” photo contest, and her three-month-old son, Jarrett, received a framed copy of her winning photo from public health nurse Miranda Sigurdson on Monday. Oct. 1-7 is “World Breastfeeding Week 2007.” This year’s theme is “Early to Breast, Early to […]
Ethan Langyel made a dream catcher at the United Native Friendship Centre’s Aboriginal Head Start program booth last Thursday during the Family and Children’s Services children’s fair at Robert Moore School. Over 300 kids and their families came out for the inaugural event, which featured 24 different groups and services, […]
Sandy Skirten, right, district co-ordinator of the District Mental Health Services Older Adults Program, offered information to seniors and caregivers last Wednesday during the inaugural 55+ Seniors’ Expo in Emo. The event was deemed a success, with more than 60 seniors from the surrounding communities stopping by to check it […]
About 30 participants braved the wet, windy weather Sunday afternoon to make the five-km trek for the CIBC “Run for the Cure.” Women, men, and youngsters walked and ran along the riverfront from the Sorting Gap Marina to Seven Oaks and back for the annual fundraiser, which locally brought in […]
HELEN DeBENEDET Helen DeBenedet, 81, of 834 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Helen was born April 13, 1926 in Fort Frances to the late Michael (Mike) and Anne Homeniuk. She attended school and lived most […]
The four candidates vying for the Kenora-Rainy River riding will have their say tonight when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and Education Workers of the Rainy River District host an all-candidates’ forum at the Civic Centre here. Chamber manager Dawn Booth said late yesterday that all four candidates—incumbent NDP […]
