It’s fall again. Autumn if you want to wax poetic. And think about it, for a minute, what would autumn be without leaves? Oaks, maples, aspens, cottonwoods, green ash all blanketing the countryside with colour. It’s because of autumn leaves that we think nostalgically and longingly of New England, the […]
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In Northern Ontario, we have three grouse–the Ruffed, the Spruce, and the Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus). It is often, wrongly, called prairie chicken but that is an entirely different bird. The Sharp-tail is a little bit larger than the common Ruffed Grouse. Its conspicuous marks are a short pointed tail, […]
It is with sadness we announce of the peaceful passing of Leonard Treflin on Nov. 14, 2000 at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Man., following a brief illness, in his 88th year. Leonard was born Aug. 4, 1913 in Elm Creek, Man. but moved to the Rainy River District at […]
“You can’t reach 80/hale/and hearty/by driving 80/home from the party/Burma-Shave.” Those were the words I read every time we went to town for groceries, every time we went to Grandma’s house, and every time we went to church. I’ll never forget that jingle. How could I? Burma-Shave and I grew […]
It’s that time of the year again–time to start practising safe heating! Give heating equipment such as furnaces, radiant heaters, space heaters, and hot water tanks space. Remove trash and materials stored near heating equipment. Keep combustibles at least three feet away from heating equipment at all times. If you […]
The Muskies saw their hopes for a fifth-straight NorWOSSA title dashed here Saturday afternoon when a last-minute drive for the potential winning score ended with an interception near the Kenora goal line. The Broncos then ran out the clock to preserve an exciting 20-18 victory in front of a large […]
The first meeting of the inaugural Fort Frances Youth Indoor Soccer Program last Wednesday was somewhat of a success–depending on who you ask. “It went fine,” noted Jim Curr, who will be a coach involved with the program. “I wasn’t surprised with the turnout. Actually, I was a little underwhelmed. […]
The inaugural Muskie girls’ hockey team will play their home-opener this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the “Ice for Kids” arena against the Kenora Broncos. “For sure they are excited,” enthused co-coach Mark Lafleur. “I think they are getting nervous but it will be a good showing.” Lafleur noted the […]
The fitness centre at the Memorial Sports Centre here will be getting a nearly $23,000 facelift–hopefully by month’s end. “We will be getting [the equipment] shortly,” noted Megan Ross. “It wasn’t supposed to be here until Christmas but [now] it should be here in the next couple of weeks, by […]
The local Knights of Columbus ‘AA’ PeeWee team finished with a 1-1-2 record to skate away with a third-place showing at a five-team hockey tournament in Atikokan over the weekend. The KCs opened action Saturday morning with a 5-3 loss to the Elk 82s. The Elks grabbed an early lead […]
After an evening of German food and traditional music last Friday at the Ukrainian Hall, the Rainy Lake Multicultural Association already is planning to stage Oktoberfest again next fall. “Oh, we’re definitely going to have it again,” said Bev Kotnik, who organized the event along with RLMA members Linda Rajala […]
Dear sir: I just have a few comments in regards to the recent televised debate between the candidates for mayor and town council. 1). What has happened to showing a little respect for others? Name-calling is not tolerated from our children–should it be tolerated from a mayor? This is unacceptable […]
