The first-annual “Curl for Cancer” curl-a-thon here Saturday raised more money than organizers imagined and that already has them excited for next year. “I think so,” said Wendy Derendorf when asked if the event will do well next year. “We will do just as well . . . if not […]
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An announcement Monday by Education minister Janet Ecker dictating that all teachers and school staff will have to undergo criminal background checks starting this September has raised questions with district school boards. While both the Rainy River District School Board and the Northwest Catholic District School Board have been doing […]
During its regular meeting Monday night, Fort Frances council approved the town’s five-year capital forecast. Although it is subject to change, the document outlines capital expenses over the next five years in order of priority. “I think we all have to understand this is a guide and as circumstances change, […]
The Emo Chamber of Commerce held its February meeting at the Emo Inn, with 12 people in attendance. An election of officers for 2001 was held, with Colleen Vennechenko as president, David Goodman as first vice-president, Sam Visser as treasurer, and Paul Kryo as secretary. Directors will be chosen at […]
The Border Concert Association’s latest show, billed as “fun, exciting, and as American as apple pie,” hit the Backus Auditorium stage over in International Falls last Thursday (March 8). The Booher Family–an incredibly-gifted ensemble of five siblings–played, sang, and yodelled their way through a remarkable show. Brothers Chris, Ben, Brendan, […]
Dating violence. Bullying. Troubled homes. Different types of abuse can be part of a young woman’s daily life but that doesn’t mean there isn’t support and prevention education out there to help. The Rainy River District School Board is continuing to work hand-in-hand with the Atikokan Crisis Centre by delivering […]
Every time Fort Frances council makes a decision to spend money, Bill 140 lurks ominously in the background. “The frustrating part is that council, as a whole, agrees with the principle of the legislation,” noted CAO Bill Naturkach. “Unfortunately, Ontario is looking for a solution right now.” According to the […]
It may still be winter but the home of the Mark and Tina Mast family is buzzing these days with plans for the summer regarding Vacation Bible Schools, Bible Camps, and the wilderness canoe trip. It is at this time of year when everything is starting to roll into shape. […]
The Bell upgrades in Fort Frances are on schedule and should be available before the end of the month. “On March 26, businesses and residents will be able to purchase those new services,” Norm Berberich, Bell Canada’s rep, confirmed from the company’s headquarters in Toronto. Technicians currently are completing the […]
Adding a little more prestige to the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, one member of the winning team now will automatically be able to compete in the country’s most-touted tournament–the Chevy Mercury Bass Classic in late August. The Bass Classic is an annual tournament where many of the country’s best […]
Susan Lundgren, political spokesperson and activist with the Northwestern Ontario Animal Habitat (NOAH), is hoping to make what she feels are necessary changes to the current laws surrounding animal rights. The Thunder Bay native already has passed gotten a number of bylaws passed in her home town–and now she has […]
Several members of the Fort Frances Aquanauts competed in the Manitoba/Saskatchewan short-course championships last weekend and none of them have any reason to be hanging their heads. “It was a great meet with excellent results,” enthused head coach Debbie Murray, adding the swimmers were just coming off the regional championship […]
