Students from Our Lady of the Way, Donald Young, Crossroads, and Mine Centre schools gathered in the Manitou Rapids gymnasium on Friday morning to hear from film and television star Gordon Tootoosis. “I want to share with the young people that anything is possible if you put your mind to […]
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As in past years, the Emo Walleye Classic committee has planned an exciting schedule of events for both anglers and district residents to enjoy this coming weekend (May 24-26). “I really expect it to be better than before—that is, if we can get any better,” Angler Services director Colleen Vennechenko […]
Eric Lessman and Todd Grennier, the reigning Emo Walleye Classic champs, caught their first big break—pardon the pun—last year when they won their first fishing tournament together. The two wouldn’t miss it again this year for the world—but they’ve got a good time on their minds as opposed to lofty […]
Concerns over water levels and weather conditions are nothing new to the Emo Walleye Classic. It seems varying weather patterns, and vastly different river levels, have plagued the tournament year after year. Now entering its sixth year of existence, the EWC has overcome many challenges, beginning in 2003 with low […]
You’ve got to admire—and envy—Ely, Mn. Faced with changes to fishing regulations and a flagging mining industry 30 years ago, the small town (population 3,500 in the winter months) didn’t shrivel up. Rather, it catered to the influx of canoeists to the boundary waters area to tap into a whole […]
Dear editor: Regrettably, your reporter misinterpreted what happened at the Northwest Catholic District School Board meeting last Tuesday night (May 15). The motion made by me was made as a notice of motion only. As such, it did not require a seconder at this meeting. By making a notice of […]
Dear editor: The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to everyone who contributed to our “Tag Day” on May 18. The generosity of our merchants and the people of our community made this day a huge success. The money collected will further enhance patient […]
Dear Michael: I am writing this letter to express my disappointment at the way I was treated at the border last Monday (May 14). My husband and I were trying to buy our work permits as we’ve always done for the past 11 years. We received a letter indicating we […]
NDP leader Howard Hampton is reminding Ontarians to take Dalton McGuinty’s wait times numbers with a grain of salt after the Liberals issued press releases touting apparent reductions in wait times. The facts on wait times: •Advertising Standards Canada, an independent watchdog agency, ruled the McGuinty government’s wait times advertising […]
The lineup for the “Library Celebrity Car Wash” this Saturday (May 26) continues to grow, with new names being added daily. Those new to the celebrity lineup since last week include Dr. Robert Lidkea, FFHS principal Gord McCabe, Fort Frances Community Clinic Inc. board chair John McTaggart, town clerk Glenn […]
The RBC Royal Bank Charity Golf Classic has been scheduled for Saturday, July 7 at Heron Landing on Couchiching, with proceeds being donated to the “Just Imagine” fundraising campaign for a CT Scanner here. Organizers anticipate a full day of fun through the day’s many activities. Golfers will test their […]
Darlene Nyberg, co-ordinator of the Family Resource Program/Ontario Early Years Centre, and public health nurse Miranda Sigurdson have been offering a brand new nine-week program for babies and parents called “Make the Connection: Birth to one year.” The program has shown parents how to connect with their babies through love, […]
