The Rainy River Ag Forum—an online discussion forum developed as a communication tool for the local agriculture community—is being put to good use in the district. “People are discussing things that probably wouldn’t get discussed otherwise,” noted local agriculture intern Eric Busch, who took on the initiative to get the […]
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After nearly six years on the job here, Fort Frances Fire Chief Steve Richardson will be moving to southern Ontario next month to take a position there. As of May 29, Richardson will be deputy fire chief for the Town of Georgina, a community on Lake Simcoe, northeast of Newmarket. […]
Registration for the “Fun in the Sun” queen pageant has started early this year to give contestants more time to prepare for each event. Organizer Melissa Gushulak said last week the deadline for applications is Friday, May 5. Anyone interested in participating in the pageant should contact either herself at […]
The local Kiwanis Club once again is looking to raise money to help district children with its 28th-annual TV auction next Saturday (April 29) on Channel 10. “Everything is pretty much into place. All of the items have come in and now we’re just waiting for the day to arrive […]
Perseverance pays—and so does being a great employer. Mia (Pearson) Wedgbury could attest to both. The former Fort Frances native, the daughter of Mary Jane and Ross Pearson, is president and co-founder of “High Road Communications”—Canada’s largest technology-specific public relations agency. And last week, her Toronto-based firm garnered second place […]
Ducks Unlimited (Fort Frances) will hold its 23rd-annual banquet, auction, and raffle on Friday, May 5 at La Place Rendez-Vous. And those who may not have gotten their tickets yet still have a chance, event chairperson Barney Maher said yesterday, noting about 20 are available at Cousineau Brokers. Tickets cost […]
With the ever-popular “Quest for the Best” slated for Tuesday, July 25 this year, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is looking for a logo. “We are currently seeking entries for our ‘Quest for the Best’ logo contest,” declared Chamber manager Dawn Booth. “To my knowledge, there has never been […]
In an exceptional move, local secondary school occasional teachers went on strike yesterday in the face of failed negotiations with the Rainy River District School Board. It is a rare instance of occasional teachers going on strike in Ontario, and likely is the first case of secondary school occasional teachers […]
“It reeks.” “It’s disgusting and disgraceful.” These are reactions from area residents all too familiar with what is rotting at the entry to a roadway in Miscampbell. Deer and moose carcasses—including their severed heads, limbs, skeletons, and other debris—pile up at the turn-off to “Blueberry Mike’s” road on Frog Creek […]
Let me give my fellow mid-40-something gals some sage counsel. “Don’t look down!” No mature woman should ever evaluate her image—dressed or buck-naked—by looking down. That’s what mirrors are for—mirrors on a wall. And the farther away you stand from one, the slimmer you get. And if you have a […]
At noon on Easter Sunay, I put your “Amazing Grace” record on again, Fran Marie, opened the door of my apartment in Aspen House here, and let your great singing travel up and down the hallways. While everyone was busy with dinners on that fine day, there certainly wer no […]
For almost a quarter-of-a-century, I have been throwing all of my leaves, grass clippings, and vegetation under three pine trees in my yard. When I first began, the area was a low point in my yard. Since then, the trees have grown 25 feet and the ground has been raised […]
