Last Sunday afternoon at the Christian Reformed Church, 35 of Renee Martin’s students presented a recital, showing to their parents the progress they’ve made. Martin accompanied the soloists before about 200 people in the audience, and all enjoyed every minute of the program. At the conclusion of the recital, the […]
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The president of Local 771 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union president is “optimistic” contract talks with the province will reach an agreement, but he’s scouting out a strike headquarters just in case. “We’re optimistic that we’ll have a good negotiation and, hopefully, end up signing a contract rather […]
Changes to the Indian Act and border security were the main concerns for Indian Affairs and Northern Development minister Robert Nault this past year. But looking back, the Kenora-Rainy River MP said last week he’s pleased with the way the federal government dealt with numerous obstacles faced this year. “I […]
It may not have the same hype as the millennium, but tickets to local parties are going fast as district residents prepare to ring in the new year. This New Year’s Eve is the first for “Warp 9,” the newest night club in town. “New Year’s plans are going very […]
“I’ll miss the people the most. That’s what it’s all about.” The sentiment behind Bob Jeffery’s words could not have been more clear last week as friends, co-workers, and associates gathered to bid farewell to the health planner at the Northwestern Health Unit. Starting Jan. 7, Jeffery will take up […]
“Hockey Day in Canada” definitely will air Jan. 5 on CBC but it still isn’t clear Thursday whether Fort Frances would be part of the broadcast. The broadcast had been threatened by a technicians’ strike at CBC, but a tentative deal reached last Friday afternoon appears to have saved the […]
The head coach of the Muskie senior girls’ volleyball doesn’t know which is worse—the fact his defending NWOSSAA championship team had started 0-3 or that he predicted it. “I think I was quite accurate,” Rick Wiedenhoeft said. “I’ve got a very green team. Very few of them have played at […]
Donald Young School’s annual Christmas concert proved to be another excellent evening of entertainment—and that the spirit of Christmas is alive and well there. Teagan Kaemingh and Gordy Matheson emceed the presentation with full colour. Vicki Loney’s junior kindergarten students, accompanied by grades six/seven and pianist Jennifer Shaw, impressed the […]
The Canadian economy may be in a recession but local merchants reported shoppers were out in force here this Christmas buying big-ticket items such as jewellery, DVD players, and big screen TVs for under the tree. “It’s been super. People are in a good mood and not letting Sept. 11 […]
When the mayor and council announced their strategic plan, they did more than announce the direction the town would take during the balance this council’s mandate—they set in place their own goals for Fort Frances. It may be symbolic the document was published on red paper, but this council will […]
The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is on the right track to develop three trail systems—at Eighth Street, Rocky Inlet Road, and Reef Point Road—thanks to recent public, municipal, and possible provincial support. “The support has been excellent,” said vice-president Dr. Pierre Mikhail, noting the club has just over 60 […]
Citing an increasing debt, the Northwestern Ontario Recycling Association has decided to raise its service fee from $10 per capita to $17, effective Jan. 1. “We regret to do that but we had to,” said NORA chair Dennis Brown, who also is the mayor of Atikokan. “The market is down. […]
