Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The McEvoys and Holmes came here from the mighty Miramichi and knowing the woods and rivers of New Brunswick, also knew a good thing when they saw it here in the ’30s. They enjoyed our surroundings so well that one of them served repeatedly as mayor of Fort Frances and […]
Last Saturday, I participated in a ritual. A ritual that has been an important part of my life for the past 30 years—attending a fall festival at the small college in our town. This community event began with a quartet singing Broadway tunes in a large tent set up for […]
The EPL is commemorating Ontario Library Week from Oct. 15-21. This year’s theme is “Ontario Public Libraries—It’s not by the Book Anymore.” Librarian Shirley Sheppard invites everyone to come out to their open house. “There will be free coffee and dainties, free draws, and giveaways,” she noted. Remember the library […]
There are many, many species of asters in North America–perhaps 120 in all. Of these, possibly 20 or more can be found in Northern Ontario. These very large numbers are particularly American. There are very few wild asters in Europe. England, for example, has only one wild species. Asters, as […]
After being examined and tested at the federal virology lab in Winnipeg, initial test results have come back negative for any type of contamination involving letters addressed to three area resorts last week, the OPP reported Monday. The Sioux Lookout detachment had received a call regarding a suspicious letter from […]
Traffic meandering through construction on a stretch of Third Street West will get a break soon as the repair work is expected to be completed next week. Now that curb and gutter work is all but done, the remaining asphalt will be torn up and paving will begin. “The schedule […]
The Ontario government has called off province-wide Grade 10 literacy tests scheduled for this week after someone posted part of the test on a Web site. More than 140,000 students were due to write the tests–a cornerstone of the Conservative government’s education overhaul–today and tomorrow. “Because of the importance of […]
The Borderland Thunder officially made the Memorial Sports Centre their home over the weekend with a 4-2 win and 2-2 tie against the Thunder Bay KC Bulldogs. Thunder forward Tom Rose scored the first SIJHL goal here late in the first period on Friday night after a quick pass from […]
A well-prepared Sisler Spartans team shut down the Muskie offence here Friday afternoon to claim a 22-8 win in Winnipeg High School Football League action. Timely offence of their own secured the win in the fourth quarter. Shortly after the Muskies had clawed back with an Adam McTavish touchdown run […]
As meetings continue with First Nations across Canada, Indian Affairs and Northern Development minister Robert Nault said he is seeing encouraging signs from the people. The meetings are being held in a federal effort to get community opinion on governance legislation for First Nations. “A majority of the people we’re […]
With warnings of possible terrorism attacks in the U.S. over the next few days, local MP Robert Nault stressed Thursday afternoon that Canadians should not live in fear but go on with their daily lives. “I think people in Fort Frances should have always felt safe,” said Nault, also the […]
Muskie ‘B’ co-coach Todd Calder said his team has improved by leaps and bounds over their short exhibition season yet they still find themselves winless after a 21-6 loss here Thursday to the Warroad Warriors. “There’s been major improvement,” said Calder. “They see what they’re doing wrong and working hard.” […]
