Everyone makes mistakes, but winning football teams aren’t prone to making the same ones twice. The Muskie ‘B’ football team will have a hard time making their mark in the win column until they learn this simple truth as two home losses this past week proved. “The mistakes are the […]
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What do you get when you combine kids, horses, dogs, warm sunshine, and a barbecue? Naturally, you have the recipe for a wonderful day in the country, full of lasting memories. But in this case, there was much more. The Northern Therapeutic Riding Association (NORTRA) held its eighth-annual “Freedom Ride” […]
Combining his love of exercise with the will to raise funds for a worthy cause, Ed Katona has been a steadfast participant in the Terry Fox “Marathon of Hope” since its inception more than 20 years ago. He’s even stepped up his efforts over the last 10 years, pushing himself […]
Dear sir: I am having a tantrum and I believe that most local citizens also should be having tantrums. An election has been called, we are being asked to vote. I acknowledge the very large political issues out there and don’t think that we can do much about them. What […]
You know summer is gone when people begin exchanging rods and tackle boxes for shotguns and decoys. Since today marks the official opening of the waterfowl season in Northern Ontario, and with grouse season opening on Monday (Sept. 15), here’s a look at the prospects for this season. According to […]
Dear editor: First of all, I want to publicly congratulate Gord and Laurie McQuarrie on the opening of their new business, Tim Hortons. It is a wonderful addition to our community. Having been there on opening day and also the next day, it was obvious that people supported their new […]
Things were “moooving” along as if the mad cow disease scare never happened at the first cattle sale of the season Saturday in Stratton. The annual yearling sale attracted 800 head of cattle, which is more than last year’s 621. “We had a good sale!” enthused Russell Richards, manager of […]
Looking ahead, the Emo Toy Library is planning to hold a fall carnival, also featuring the Borderland Community Orchestra, on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1-3 p.m. at the Emo Legion. The theme will be Hallowe’en Orchestra and everyone is invited to come in costume to hear great music, play games, […]
It still feels like summer outside, but those who cherish one of Canada’s favourite frozen indoor pastimes already are polishing up their brooms. The Fort Frances Curling Club will hold its annual registration next Monday (Sept. 15) from 7-9 p.m. upstairs at the facility, followed by the club’s annual general […]
Town council has been invited to attend the Northern Networks trade conference, which will be held concurrently with the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce annual general meeting here later this month. Speaking at Monday night’s council meeting, NOACC president Tannis Drysdale urged councillors and town staff to attend the […]
The Pro Bono China Outreach Project, partly funded and co-organized by local lawyer Lawrence Eustace, is looking for help from the community to safely transport computers to China. The project—whose goal is to help alleviate poverty and disease in two small villages in eastern China—recently received an anonymous gift of […]
Nothing gets the blood stirring like a good debate. And if the tone of the provincial election campaign is any indication of how down and dirty a debate can get, district residents will be in for a treat here Friday evening. The three main candidates for the Kenora-Rainy River riding […]
