“Restore them, remember them, race them.” Those three “R’s” will be well-represented in front of the grandstand on Saturday night when six vintage stock cars from Thunder Bay and two from Rainy River District take part in an exhibition of racing style as part of the Emo Fair festivities. The […]
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On his final day of competition Friday at the Canada Games in Regina, 16-year-old Alex Parent captured yet another medal, placing third in the men’s 200-m I.M. to claim his second bronze in as many days. Later Friday, the Fort Frances native finished in fifth place in the 50-m freestyle […]
The Fort Frances Special Olympics softball team has seen an interesting season this summer. They were coached by new volunteers Tara Albanese and Terry Higgins, who not only had to learn about the special qualities each player possesses, they also had to learn the game and the challenges of having […]
The Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR) has committed its resources to fully support the “REsolve” project. REsolve is a Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee (SLARC) project designed to develop a community-based conflict resolution model for the town of Sioux Lookout with funding from Canadian Heritage. “This partnership is an incredible […]
A report released last week about the integration of health services in Northwestern Ontario contains important recommendations that will be helpful to board members on the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), the CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. said. “The report gives the LHIN basically a road map of […]
After holding a similar fundraiser in 2002, the Riverside Foundation for Health Care is planning another giant used furniture sale next month and is looking for items. “We’ve received quite a bit of stuff already, but we’re looking for more,” Foundation director Teresa Hazel said Monday. “There’s been a steady […]
The complete line-up for the 2005-06 “tour de Fort” Passport series has been confirmed, with organizers looking to sell-out those passports before the first show here Oct. 4. “There are some passports left, but there are not a whole lot,” Front of House director Barb MacDonell said yesterday. She added […]
At first glance, the men’s final of the annual “Borderland Ball Blast” soccer tournament here Sunday afternoon—an all-Thunder Bay affair—didn’t seem to have a lot of local story lines. But by the time the final whistle blew, local product Adam McTavish had proven that wasn’t the case at all. With […]
A spaghetti supper fundraiser for Mary and Jack Ducharme is slated for next Wednesday (Aug. 24) from 5-8 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church basement. Organizers are hoping family and friends will come out in support of the couple, who’ve needed help covering expenses since Mary underwent a heart transplant […]
No one can say Inge Szeder of Emo isn’t dedicated to the annual Emo Fair. Besides, the “log” books would disprove any such remark. That’s because Szeder hasn’t missed entering her crafts each year in the Exhibition Hall since she arrived in Rainy River District with her husband, Frank, 43 […]
The Township of Emo will consider purchasing a new, larger rescue vehicle to enhance the capabilities of its volunteer fire department. Fire Chief James O’Sullivan broached the idea before an abbreviated council at last Thursday night’s meeting, which was chaired by Coun. Ken Fisher in the absence of Reeve Russ […]
Crozier residents seeking access to their property on Watson Road north of Station Road may have to walk in if the Canadian National Railway goes ahead with a plan to close and fence off the level crossing there. CN Public Works officer Randy Domstad told Alberton council at its regular […]
