The man who devoted more than a quarter-century of his life to help develop Chapple was roasted good-naturedly by friends and colleagues Friday afternoon at the Chapple Rec Centre. Former reeve Cecil Wilson retired for health reasons Jan. 2, having served as reeve since 1989. Previously, he had served as […]
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“We can do this nice, or nasty.” These were some of the first words Dr. Pete Sarsfield, CEO and medical officer of health of the Northwestern Health Unit, said Saturday as he encouraged delegates at the Rainy River District Municipal Association’s annual meeting to establish anti-smoking bylaws in their communities. […]
The Superior International Junior Hockey League will run its inaugural two-round playoff format between March 12 and April 15, the league announced yesterday. As first reported in Friday’s Daily Bulletin, it was decided at Monday night’s executive meeting in Thunder Bay that the top four teams from the regular season […]
Dear sir: With another year accomplished and a new one already in action, a reflection of the success of our second-annual “Helping Hands—Mitts for Kids” campaign brings on a sincere warm feeling of gratification and community pride. Once again, I need to thank everyone who participated in helping us surpass […]
The decision last week by the Fort Frances Rotary Club to turn in its charter has left our community weaker for it. On the one hand, it’s just another in a list of casualties among local service clubs, such as the Jaycees and Kinsmen. But on the other, is it […]
Dear sir: Hi! My name is Holly Olson. I will be 14 in March. I go to Robert Moore School, where I’m in grade eight. I have a disability called muscular dystrophy (MD). I’m in a wheelchair and in the summertime, I like to ride my bike, thanks to my […]
Dear sir: It is with deep regret that the Kenora Rainy River District Community Care Access Centre board of directors announce the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has decided not to appoint Judi Gryschuk to the position as executive director when the corporation becomes designated. When designation comes into […]
Kevin and Lisa, nee Ryan, and big brother Colten announce the arrival of Gage Scott Blanchard, 8 lbs.2.8 oz., 20 1/4 inches long, born Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 at Falls Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Paul and Gay Ryan of Fort Frances, Ontario. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Leona Blanchard […]
