While few would argue the environment shouldn’t be a concern, Jo Jo (Janis) Holiday, Green Party candidate for the Kenora-Rainy River riding, is hoping voters will realize they can makes changes for the betterment of the planet when they cast their ballots Oct. 10. “After studying for my doctorate in […]
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Looking for something for your children to do? Then the Robert Moore School gym will be the place to be tomorrow evening for the inaugural children’s services fair. Sponsored by Family and Children’s Services developmental services department, the free fair, which runs from 5-8 p.m., will offer something for everyone. […]
Fort Frances will see about 50 delegates, dignitaries, and guest speakers come into town this week when the local Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual fall general meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC). “We’re looking forward to it,” Chamber president Christine Denby said of the Sept. […]
FRANCES—With election day coming up Oct. 10, and advance polls open as of Tuesday, district voters will have two decisions to make when checking off their ballots—who to elect to represent Kenora-Rainy River at Queen’s Park and whether or not to change the current electoral system. Voters will have to […]
When Rob Crowe captured his second-consecutive Kitchen Creek club championship Sunday, he didn’t have to look far to find his family cheering him on. Crowe’s foursome in the one-day tournament consisted of his father, Ray, his uncle, Fred, and another uncle, Bob, who held the best net total of the […]
A touchdown returned off the opening kick-off was the deciding factor in the Muskies’ 7-2 loss to the Dryden Eagles during the annual Homecoming game last Friday afternoon. The black-and-gold were hoping to make the best of playing a winless opponent in front of a large, friendly crowd to turn […]
Tickets for Friday night’s exhibition game between the Manitoba Moose and Toronto Marlies at the Ice for Kids Arena here are almost sold out. “They’re going really well, actually I don’t have too many left,” said Shane Bliss, head coach of the Muskie boys’ hockey team and one of the […]
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres have nothing to do but think and train for the next week, having lost three games in a row to the Dryden Ice Dogs. The Sabres were looking to rebound last night, hosting the rival Ice Dogs after enduring 5-1 and 7-3 losses in Dryden […]
DONALD ALEXANDER ‘DON’ ROSS Donald Alexander “Don” Ross passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 at his home at the age of 90. Don was born at the family homestead at Blackhawk, Ont. to Gladys and Alex Ross on Sept. 2, 1917. He left school early and worked throughout the district, […]
WILLIAM ‘BILL’ HAYKA William “Bill” Hayka, 81, of 452 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Bill was born May 14, 1926 in Arnes, Man. to the late Peter and Mary Hayka. He was a member of St. Peter’s and […]
ALBERTHA VARGYAS Peacefully, on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. with her family by her side, Albertha (Betty) Vargyas passed away at the age of 75. Betty was born Jan. 14, 1932 in Pilger, Sask. to the late Aike and Froukina Vanderploeg. […]
