While the recent announcement that the suspension on admissions at Rainycrest Home for the Aged has been lifted is welcome news to many, the five vacant beds at the facility offer little comfort to the other 47 people on the 52-name waiting list. Some families in the district have loved […]
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Upcoming activities in Chapple include the fall supper of stew slated for Friday Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Barwick Hall. The Rainy Lake Highlanders will entertain. The cost to attend is $10 for adults and $6 for children aged eight and under. This is a fundraiser for the […]
An open house recently was held at Donald Young School, beginning in the gym where staff members were introduced to the parents. After this, the parents were invited to visit their child’s classrooms. Ms. Tolen held an information session in Grade 7/8 classroom for parents whose students are in her […]
In Cinderella, the chiming of midnight turned the future princess’ stagecoach into a pumpkin. Quinn McCarthy’s ability to pass other boats on Saturday, though, was no fairy tale. McCarthy piloted his boat, “Sedna,” to victory in the Pumpkin Cup on Rainy Lake to continue his domination on Saturdays this year, […]
While the Northwestern Health Unit reported Monday that three dead crows from Fort Frances have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the total for Rainy River District to five this summer, that very well may be the last time the disease shows up in 2003. “Talking to folks from […]
They’re a team without a conference, but not without a desire to deliver. The Muskie cross-country team will have to make do with going the distance in two SSSAA races in Thunder Bay on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8 since NorWOSSA does not hold its own meet. The events will […]
Victims of crime could see some special attention to help them deal with the stress of their misfortune if a coalition of local groups get what they want, Fort Frances OPP S/Sgt. Hugh Dennis said in a verbal police services activity report to town council Monday night. “I’ve been talking […]
A province-wide campaign to increase awareness of the symptoms of stroke—as well as the importance of getting immediate medical treatment—was unveiled yesterday morning in Thunder Bay. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, will kick off the new campaign featuring […]
Micheline and Justine Chiefson had last Friday circled on their calendar at home for quite a while. The sisters are two die-hard fans of the Borderland Thunder who saw their countdown to the start of a new SIJHL season finally end when the Thunder Bay KC Bulldogs came to town […]
Call it extended training camp. The Borderland Thunder have plenty of time to fine-tune their game during their 10-day break following a weekend split with the visiting Thunder Bay KC Bulldogs to open the SIJHL season. “We’re glad for the break,” said head coach Dave Allison, pointing to the fact […]
Though it wasn’t a sandbox, last night’s televised provincial leaders’ debate sounded like they were in one as all three took shots at each other—and raised their voices to drown out one another. At one point, moderator Mary Lou Findlay had to interrupt the three as they had become so […]
Stopping over at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program on my rounds last Tuesday, I had a brief chat with Heidi Gerber. There is not too much going on right now, but she expected plans will be made for concerts, etc. down the road. Teachers on staff for the 2003-04 school […]
