The Muskie badminton program were well-represented at the NWOSSAA finals today (April 18) in Atikokan. The senior boys’ doubles team of Tim Desjardins and Jamie Jensen continued their romp through the league this season—winning all five of their matches at the NorWOSSA championships last Wednesday in Kenora. The pair have […]
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“Buckle up!” That the message the OPP is sending to Rainy River District residents as it kicks off its 2007 spring seatbelt campaign this week. Starting Monday and running until April 30, OPP officers will be highly visible across Rainy River District targeting drivers and passengers who choose not to […]
An Ignace company has been fined $800 for doing trail work without a permit. Kadlec Resort Property Inc. pleaded guilty under the Public Lands Act. It must pay $500 in restitution for damaging trees along the trail as well as clean up the damaged trees. Court was told that between […]
Be sure to mark June 22 on your calendars as the Fort Frances “Relay for Life” begins to gather momentum for this event to be held overnight at Pither’s Point. The Canadian Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” is an overnight, non-competitive relay that celebrates cancer survivors and pays tribute to […]
The local Salvation Army wants to say “thank you” to the community for its support by holding a special dinner this Friday (April 20). “This appreciation dinner is for the people who have helped us in all the campaigns that the Salvation Army has been doing for the last three […]
The Rainy River District Regional Abattoir is prepared to take its next step toward the establishment of an abattoir in the district. A proposal from Sunrise Meat and Sausage to operate a facility has been accepted by the board. A business planning process and review has been started with the […]
After asking local property owners who’ve had problems with their water lines freezing in the past to “bleed their lines” at the beginning of February, the town wants those same people to know they now can stop. “People can stop bleeding now that the frost is going out of the […]
While July 1 may seem a while away yet, organizers already are putting out a call for anyone interested in participating in this year’s “Fun in the Sun” queen pageant. Organizer Melissa Gushulak said Monday afternoon that registration forms will be available at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce office […]
STEELE–Born to Bob and Jodi-Lynn, a daughter, Maya Grace, weighing 9 lbs. 8 oz. onMarch 30, 2007 at Th under Bay Regional Health Science Centre.
OTTERTAIL–Born to Trisha Allen and Jonathan Ottertail, of Lac La Croix F.N., a girl, Leila Claire, weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz. on March 31, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
SAWCHUK–Born to Caleb and Rebekah , nee Woolsey, of Fort Frances, ON, a girl, Ayla Ann-Marie, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. on March 31, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
COUNCILLOR–Born to Patricia Smith and Sean Councillor, of Northwest Bay, F.N., a girl, Calleigh Brennan Faith, weighing 10 lbs. 5 oz. on April 5, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
