To the editor, I am writing to express my thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make this year’s Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team (FFAST) swim camp such a huge success. In only its second year, the two-week training camp already is building a reputation—attracting nearly 40 swimmers from […]
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One of the largest industries in Northwestern Ontario’s tourism sector is the guided fishing camp sector and when it comes to density of camps and anglers, one of the busiest spots is the Pipestone, Burditt and Despair chain of lakes. That’s why the Ministry of Natural Resources has been conducting […]
Summer hours at the Emo Toy Library will end Aug. 31. The first week of September will be drop-in only, with fall programming beginning the week of Sept. 8. Playground will be offered Thursdays and Fridays from 10-11:30 a.m. at the ETL. Children up to age six, together with their […]
After taking a year off in 2002, the local Canadian Diabetes Association’s “celebrity challenge” is back—with 12 participants being lined up to see if they can live life as if they had this all-too-common disease Sept. 13-19. “I’m definitely looking forward to it. I like doing things like this for […]
Wayne and Betty Salchert once again have organized the annual Mud Lake jamboree for this Sunday, which seems to attract more people every year. More than 800 attended last year and I’m sure this year will be no exception. The Salcherts are requesting everyone to sign the guest book this […]
In a real switch of weather from last year, the annual Kitchen Creek Classic men’s golf tournament crowned a new champion under blazing hot, dry conditions Sunday. But it was hot for another reason, too. Winner Johnny Lundon opened his second round Sunday with a birdie on the first hole, […]
The Alzheimer Society has launched a fundraising initiative in Fort Frances, urging area businesses to sell coffee to raise money for a good cause. The fundraising strategy has a two-pronged approach. First, some businesses in the community will be selling paper coffee cup cut-outs people can purchase for a dollar. […]
The Kenora Midget ‘AAA’ Stars will be holding their annual ID camp this weekend, but this year there is even more pressure to find the best young talent in the district. The annual ID camp runs Aug. 22-24 at the Keewatin Arena in Kenora. Players aged 15-17 are invited to […]
During its August meeting, Chapple council questioned the pile of steel at the waste disposal site. Upon investigation, they found there is no market for steel at the present time, but as soon as one is found, the steel will be sold. In other news, council has been unable to […]
Aiming to raise at least $2,000 before she participates in the 60-km “Weekend to End Breast Cancer” walk on Sept. 19-20 in honour of her mother, Judy, former local resident Hannah Carter looks to be on the right track. “It’s going well. I’ve raised around $1,200-1,300,” Carter said yesterday from […]
The verdict is in. Fort Frances and the rest of Rainy River District will be cut loose from Kenora and merged with the current Thunder Bay-Atikokan riding—likely before the next federal election. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario yesterday went against a parliamentary sub-committee’s recommendations to keep Kenora-Rainy River […]
“Jenny Wren” is the tiny, busy, noisy, bustling, brown bird familiar to town garden and farm door. Maybe “Jenny” was the term of early settlers for an incessantly scolding housewife? The Chippewas called it “big noise for its size.” At first glance, the house wren seems to be a model […]
