The sport of curling has taken on a new dimension brought on by a higher degree of strategy in the placement of stones on the extreme perimeter of the rings (house). With the three-guard zone regulation now in effect, and with the four-guard one almost a certainty down the road, […]
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The Borderland Thunder certainly wouldn’t object to winning their first SIJHL crown, but it’s not like it’s life or death for their season whether or not they do. As hosts of the Dudley Hewitt Cup provincial Junior ‘A’ hockey championship April 22-26, the Thunder already are assured a berth in […]
Dear Mr. Editor: As a result of recent world events, the price of gasoline has understandably skyrocketed. Why then, do we see government employees driving government vehicles with no regard to the price of fuel? I have seen such employees working, etc. They never shut off their vehicles, which wastes […]
Dear sir: Over the winter, I’ve been fortunate to have followed the FFHS Muskie curlers through their playoffs in Fort Frances, Atikokan, Dryden, and Red Lake. They’re a great group of young adults. For them, the trail has given the chance to make new friends, to develop sportsmanship, and to […]
Dear editor: Here is a challenge to the “Re-inventing Fort Frances” committee. I fully agree with the concept of your goals; which I believe are ultimately to have more travellers who cross the border here to stop and spend some time and money in downtown Fort Frances. If this happens, […]
Dear sir: The article in the March 10 edition of the Daily Bulletin, “Police warn drugs may be tainted,” highlights many of the problems created by the prohibition of cannabis. Of course, the laws against its possession have been ruled unconstitutional, which must vex the police no end. That they […]
The front page of Tuesday’s National Post declared “48 Hours.” At the bottom of the same page, the newspaper announced “Chrétien says Canada won’t fight.” The Chrétien plan always has been to play the role of building a coalition to bring about change in Iraq—change being forced through the consensus […]
Dear editor: If you are utilizing any of our local “services,” try following these simple steps. For cable reception problems, call the number provided, navigate the message system, and hold for a very long time. A perky operator will tell you what she thinks is the problem and that you […]
Call it a necessary evil, but the $1.4-million repair job to the Portage Avenue underpass will see those travelling to and from the north end of town somewhat inconvenienced this summer. “The subway, as you can see, is in disrepair,” Raymond Roy, Superintendent of Works (Facilities), said Tuesday afternoon. “We’re […]
Nearly a month after district high school teachers began job action to back contract demands, no progress has been made to end the dispute nor have classes been disrupted. In fact, it’s basically been business as usual for teachers, students, and the public school board. “Nothing has happened yet,” said […]
The town and Rainy River District School Board met for the first time this morning to discuss the fate of old Fort Frances High School on First Street East. “The board has no money to bring the building down,” Laura Mills, chief financial officer for the board, said yesterday. Estimates […]
If one of your “favourite things” is to sing-a-long to the radio (in the car or in the shower) or to movie musicals, you’re in luck. The Townshend Theatre will be the site of a movie sing-a-long this Friday to the classic, “The Sound of Music.” “We’re holding a sing-a-long […]
