A recommendation as to which, if any, architectural firm will draw plans for possible renovations at J.W. Walker and Huffman schools here is expected to be made at the local public school board’s next meeting. “The process is moving ahead,” reported trustee Ron McAlister of the Architectural Selection Committee during […]
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The grade seven/eight band at Robert Moore School played for the Rainy River District School Board last night, proving why they were deserving of the board’s “Recognition of Excellence” this month. “In the past, Robert Moore had provided an instrumental music program for grades seven and eight,” principal Bob Derkson […]
With just a few i’s to dot and t’s to cross, it looks like Junior ‘A’ hockey will hit the ice in Fort Frances for the 2001/02 season. The seven-team Superior International Junior Hockey League, including the Borderland Thunder, was unveiled Friday morning during a press conference at the Valhalla […]
Here are a few things cow-calf producers are doing to improve the chances of calves surviving at birth. It is important to plan ahead. Check with your vet on a herd health program, including vaccinations for the cow and calf. Scours, white muscle, and vitamins are of particular concern. Ask […]
Attracting more than twice as many guests as last year, the annual evening dedicated to Scottish poet Robbie Burns continues to thrive in Fort Frances. Talking to a handful of the 138 attendees at La Place Rendez-Vous here Saturday evening, it was clear the reasons to pay tribute to Burns […]
While most guests at the annual Robbie Burns Supper here Saturday night at least tried the haggis, and some even had seconds, I’ve found it may be one of the more misunderstood dishes in Western culture. For the record, this first-time haggis-eater was both eager and wary about the dish. […]
In 1971, Leo Noonan, the former manager of Safeway in Fort Frances, purchased a restaurant called Gourmet House on the shore of Sand Bay–a restaurant that has since grown to become the biggest hotel in the Rainy River District. “It was just intended as a restaurant. Then after a few […]
In an all-Fort Frances final, Skates and Blades blanked Tagg’s 3-0 on Sunday afternoon to capture top honours at a 10-team novice tournament in Emo. Blake Wepruk put the victors up 1-0 in the first with an unassisted goal. Then after a scoreless second, Zach McCool and Cody McCool tallied […]
Kevin Webb certainly had a night to remember. Webb scored seven times, leaving him just three shy of Gib Tucker’s team record for most goals in a season, as the Muskies embarrassed the Dryden Eagles 14-0 here last night. The onslaught started less than a minute into the game as […]
Hundreds of owls are keeping a watchful eye over Rainy River District these days. Bird watchers, commuters, and residents have been reporting a noticeable increase in Great Grey Owls dotting the district. “There’s way more, more than I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Henry Miller, president of the Fort […]
Dear sir: Well, “no name” street has now got a name, Veteran Ave. My congratulations to the winners of the name-that-street contest. Veteran, an excellent name for any other street or avenue, but this one. Generally, access roads that are behind properties that front on a major street, such as […]
The Muskie junior boys’ basketball team suffered a tough 46-45 loss to the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) in exhibition action here yesterday afternoon. “It was an unbelievable game–probably the most exciting game all year. It went right down to the last second,” noted head coach Dave Ashworth. Kevin Gemmell […]
