An experiment which could lead to cost savings for the Abitibi-Consolidated mill here will wrap up tomorrow, general manager John Harrison said Thursday morning. “We’ve had all three machines going since Tuesday,” he noted. “Using an alternate filler type within the sheet, we’re trying to duplicate all the grades of […]
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While Rainycrest Home for the Aged remains closed to visitors due to cases of a Norwalk-like virus there, the situation is improving, administrator Jill Colquhoun said Thursday. “As of this morning, we have 17 residents showing symptoms, two of which are new cases,” she noted. On Wednesday, 27 residents showed […]
Carole Mackintosh is on the hunt for a fresh group of birdie bashers. Since the holiday season, participation in the Fort Frances Badminton Club has dwindled to a mere handful of players. Mackintosh hopes those who haven’t taken the opportunity to come out yet for the weekly sessions at Fort […]
Kenora-Rainy River MP Robert Nault was at La Place Rendez-Vous yesterday to congratulate two local men who had received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for outstanding commitment to community service. Crown Attorney Robert “Buster” Young and OPP Cst. Paul Pirie were nominated for the medals last year and found out in […]
While it may not seem like the season for flowers, you can brighten up your bleak January days with a new crocus plant as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind is taking orders until next Thursday. “We sent out faxes to all the businesses in the area so they […]
In the beginning, it was only exhibition. By the end, it was exhilaration. It meant nothing in the standings, but a 3-1 win by the Muskie girls’ hockey team over the International Falls Broncos here Friday night might mean a new start for a black-and-gold team that’s taken its share […]
At its regular meeting last Tuesday afternoon, Chapple council gave its thumbs down to a resolution from Alberton requesting the Northwestern Health Unit board dismiss Dr. Sarsfield as its medical offficer. Reeve Bill Clink and Couns. Peter VanHeyst, Rick Neilson, and Rilla Race all voted against the resolution (Coun. Mark […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association is looking for a large turnout at its meeting tonight (Wednesday) to bring members and interested parties up to speed on issues affecting the industry locally. Among the items on the agenda is the new breeders’ co-op program that will extend bridge financing to farmers […]
Lavana Fox could teach Dale Carnegie a thing or two about the power of positive thinking. Crediting a lifestyle transition that saw her get serious about her health, Fox charged to a second-place finish in the women’s 30-39 division at the annual “Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run” during Icebox Days […]
A long memory by one team made for a forgettable conclusion for the other. Jessica Hiipakka tallied twice as Grand Rapids, Mn. exploded for three goals in the first period en route to a 5-1 win over Fort Frances to decide third place at a 15-and-under girls’ hockey invitational tournament […]
Forget the Brady Bunch. The Gavel Gang quickly are establishing themselves as a group really worth watching. John Gavel of Stratton and his three sons haven’t been tearing up the track for too long, but the Gavel Racing Team certainly has made an impact as part of the North West […]
After two days of going full speed, a gas shortage stalled the Muskies’ machine. The senior boys’ basketball squad were on a roll early but sputtered late as they finished with a 2-2 record at the Thunder Bay Basketball Officials Association tournament last weekend at Fort William Collegiate Institute. “We […]
