Ken Boshcoff had a Motown message for those attending the Rainy River District Municipal Association’s annual meeting last week in Devlin. The former mayor of Thunder Bay was one of the guest speakers at the 13th-annual meeting and he made it clear the key to successful staff-council relations was right […]
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In its monthly recognition of excellence, the Rainy River District School Board on Tuesday night will salute the efforts of Robert Moore School’s Builders Club—a student-led community service organization. The Builders Club is sponsored by local Kiwanis Club members Dr. Robert Lidkea and Ken Koprowski. The club participates in various […]
The Fort Frances Fire Department had to respond to a trio of calls in a matter of minutes Monday after a power “bump” caused a few problems in the central part of town. Fire captain Joe Bobczynski said firefighters first got called to Columbus Place on Nelson Street around 2 […]
For many people, the Ministry of Natural Resources may conjure up images of plant and animal surveys and conservation officers enforcing the fish and game laws. But its responsibilities actually go well beyond that. That was the message district manager Bill Darby conveyed at the annual general meeting of the […]
Local MPP and Ontario NDP leader Howard Hampton had a simple but direct message for the Rainy River District Municipal Association on Saturday—keep your heads up. Hampton was at the RRDMA’s annual meeting in Devlin, where he introduced guest speaker Peter Spuzak, but before doing so, he dropped the gloves […]
One month after officially going on the air, station manager Brent Desrochers at CKWO 92.3 (The Wolf) has his sights set on being an integral part of local media while offering something different for listeners in Borderland. “Things have been really good so far. We’ve been getting a good response—better […]
Students from Robert Moore School’s Builders Club were presented with a certificate of excellence from Rainy River District School Board chair Dan Belluz last night in recognition for their service to their school and community. The board invited staff and students involved with the Builders Club to describe their organization […]
Dear editor: Wal-Mart has arrived in Fort Frances and what a great way to introduce themselves to our community. Last Thursday morning, a presentation was made to four local charities, and Friends of Animals was one of the grateful four. We cannot express enough thanks for the money received, which […]
After 930 days of negotiations, including a 42-hour non-stop bargaining session last month, Mesaba Airlines pilots ratified their new contract by a 66 percent margin and signed the deal Friday afternoon. Contract improvements in job security, wages, retirement, and work rules were the top issues for the pilot group, which […]
There are days when I really love my job—and the Friday before last was one of them. Nirvana Salon and Spa on Scott Street opened its doors on Jan. 12 and being a new business in town, it was only natural that I call owner Michael Tullio and ask for […]
After outscoring their opponents 13-4 in their three pool games at the John Taylor Piper Classic in Winnipeg, the Muskie boys’ hockey team ran into a hot goalie in Adrian Dowsett of the Oak Park Raiders in the semi-finals. And the rest, as they say, is history. Despite firing shot […]
Kenora-Rainy River MP Robert Nault announced abruptly Monday morning that he won’t be seeking the federal Liberal nomination for the next election after all, effectively ending his 15-year career as an MP. “After a great deal of reflection and discussion with my family and friends, I have decided not to […]
