It’s a long-standing sports adage—defence wins championships. Well, the Fort Frances Canadians struggled with their defensive zone coverage and, as a result, were eliminated in the semi-finals of the consolation bracket at a 16-team tournament in Wayzata, Mn. over the weekend. “Basically we struggled in our own end,” Canadians’ head […]
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Vianets (6-1) saw their bid for an undefeated season fall by the wayside Monday night when they lost 73-65 to La Place Rendez-Vous (5-2) in Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League action at Fort High. The league’s previously only undefeated squad squandered a 22-point advantage en route to their first loss. […]
In a battle of first versus worst in NorWOSSA boys’ hockey, the high-flying Muskies trounced the winless Kenora Broncos 9-2 last night at the ’52 Canadians Arena here. “Our concern lately has been the goal scoring,” head coach Shane Bliss said. “Tonight we got a few to go in and […]
The Rainy River District School Board once again is hosting a literacy celebration at schools across the district next week in an effort to partner with parents in their children’s education. “Families Learning Together” will be held at four district schools on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 4:30-8 p.m., offering workshops […]
Every year, the Northwestern Health Unit calculates the cost of a basic food basket. In 2006, 27 grocery stores across the Kenora-Rainy River districts participated. The cost of feeding a family of four is $697.65 per month—an increase of more than 17 percent since 1998. In that same period, minimum […]
How much can the district raise in one day? That’s the premise for the “Just Imagine” campaign’s radio-a-thon taking place next Wednesday (Jan. 24). Residents from across the district are being encouraged to call in their pledge or donation to B•93, which will be live on location in the cafeteria […]
Employees of Abitibi-Consolidated’s Fort Frances Division reached a safe hours milestone, then helped the “Just Imagine” campaign reach a significant milestone. Mill manager John Harrison announced a donation of $35,000 last Friday on behalf of the employees of the Fort Frances Division. The donation represents a gift of roughly $50 […]
The Cabin Country Quilt Guild will present the Cori Derksen and Myra Harder lecture and trunk show on Friday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the J.W. Walker School gym. Admission is $5, and everyone is welcome. These enterprising women from Winkler, Man. have turned their love for quilting into […]
Dan McCormick’s nearly 30 years of work in Emergency Medical Services was rewarded back in the fall when he was awarded the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal. McCormick, the health services manager for the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, received the award during a special ceremony in Windsor […]
A listening session for those interested in signing in this year’s Easter cantata is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church here. Diane Maxey, who once again will be directing the choir, said she hopes to see her “Choraliers” there, as well as anyone else […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board ended the 2005/06 school year in a balanced position, according to audited financial statements presented to trustees at its regular monthly meeting here last night. “In order to balance revenues with expenditures, a transfer of $34,100 was made from classroom deferred revenue,” Superintendent of […]
The Muskie girls’ hockey team earned a crucial 2-1 victory over the visiting Kenora Broncos Tuesday night at the Ice for Kids Arena. With the win, the black-and-gold are now three points clear of the Broncos for second place in the NorWOSSA standings with a game in hand. They also […]
