Although she was in England when it was first announced she had been named the 2006 “Citizen of the Year” in Fort Frances, June Keddie will back in time to be formerly honoured this Friday. Bill Gushulak, the 2000 “Citizen of the Year” and a member of the selection committee, […]
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The Muskie boys’ hockey team improved to 3-0 in NorWOSSA action after dumping the host Dryden Eagles 9-3 last night. Matthew McLellan led the offensive attack with a hat trick. The black-and-gold also got goals from Mitch Green, Taylor Jorgenson, Kyle Turgeon, George Halverson, Patrick Bobczynski, and Riley Caul. The […]
George Emes, the Edward Jones investment representative in Fort Frances, is hosting a free broadcast presentation entitled “Improve the State of Your Estate Plan” next Tuesday (Nov. 21) at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 318 Scott St. Having a thorough estate plan can make a major difference for your […]
BARWICK—Sunrise Meat and Sausage in Barwick was given permission by the Northwestern Health Unit to reopen Monday after being closed for almost two weeks. The action came after a weekend protest which eventually allowed district farmers to move meat condemned last week by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and […]
FORT FRANCES—The Northwest Catholic District School Board lost its chairman and 12-year trustee Monday night when Gerald Rousseau came last among the four candidates vying for the three Fort Frances seats on the board. “I’ll be very, very sad to see Gerry not on the board anymore. We started on […]
FORT FRANCES—He’s passionate about the sport—and it shows. Renowned Canadian curler Guy Hemmings used his enthusiasm and sense of humour last week to encourage students in schools across Rainy River District to give curling a try. “How many people think it is a sport for old men?” the former Quebec […]
FORT FRANCES—The only contested seat for the Rainy River District School Board on Monday was won by Glenda Belluz, who garnered 360 votes to Barbara Everett’s 259, according to unofficial results. “I was excited,” Belluz said Tuesday upon learning the outcome. “I’m glad it turned out the way it did. […]
The 2006 calendar year will be remembered for a wide variety of reasons. Some will look back in the years to come and view it as a time of massive political change. The Conservative party of Canada began the trend back in January, ousting the Liberals from power for the […]
Located on the top right-hand corner of my computer is a clock. Always running in the background is a calendar that notifies me about dental appointments, meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, and much more. I used to carry around a Palm Pilot that synchronized itself with my computer so it could ring […]
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Silver Cross Mother Sadie Kowalchuk was escorted by Legion Br. #29 Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Bolland to lay a wreath at the cenotaph here during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony Saturday. The very well-attended service, which included various prayers and a recitation of “In Flanders Field,” was followed by a lunch at […]
Debbie Zimmerman looked to solicit support from passing motorists Friday evening during a protest to save the condemned meat at Sunrise Meat and Sausage in Barwick. Hundreds of district residents came out for the demonstration, which also went all day Saturday. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Renowed Canadian curler, Guy Hemmings, gave Donald Young School student Elyssa Hughes some pointers last Wednesday afternoon at the Emo Curling Club after giving a talk at the school. It was just one of Hemmings’ many stops throughout the district last week on his “Rockin’ The House” tour. —Heather Ogilvie […]
