Following a winter with little snow run-off into Rainy Lake, those depending on the lake and river may be in trouble if April showers don’t start happening here soon. “It all depends on the rain we get in the next few months,” said Gary Rogozinski, environmental director at the Abitibi-Consolidated […]
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Melani Sutton’s friends are afraid. The 18-year-old has been missing for 12 days now and they’re worried something horrible has happened. “I know something is wrong with her. If she left even for a day, she’d call her friends or parents. She didn’t hold anything from them, they had a […]
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board is waiting for letters of approval from surrounding municipalities before municipal levies can be set. The apportionment formula, which is used to decide how each municipality will be levied according to its population and demographics, was selected during a DSSAB meeting last […]
“It’s time to party Celtic style.” That’s how tour de Fort organizers are describing the mood expected at the Townshend Theatre here Saturday night when Celtic band “Scruj” of Winnipeg takes to the stage. The concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m., is sold out to passport holders. “‘Scruj’ is a […]
An FM station within a station, KXBR is eager to take to the airwaves in mid-April at 91.9 FM through KBHW-FM in International Falls. Called “EDGE-WISE,” the station will combine God’s Word, music, and personality to speak directly to the younger generation in Borderland, preaching the Gospel in a creative […]
The sparrow family is the largest in the world. It includes grosbeaks, buntings, finches, and crossbills, as well as a host of real sparrows. There are 56 species of these birds in Canada. I suppose most people think of sparrows as those little brown birds which hang around the yard, […]
Spring has arrived and it is time to spring into action. Start thinking about doing a clean-up and inspection of your home and yard. It also is time to look for any fire hazards. The Office of the Fire Marshal and Ministry of Natural Resources has an excellent pamphlet on […]
Lists have always been my weakness. For as long as I can remember, I’ve made lists in every conceivable manner. With pen and ink. On the typewriter. On the computer. On 3 x 5 cards. And 5 x 7 cards. On yellow paper. And pink paper. In my Day-Timer. And […]
In loving memory of Norman Wesley Kabatay, 28, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., who passed away at his residence Monday, March 20, 2000. Norman was born Oct. 3, 1971 in Fort Frances, Ont. He lived in Seine River for most of his life but enjoyed travelling. He liked to […]
Mrs. Blanche Rita Edgar, 67, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2000 in Port Alberni, B.C. She was born May 26, 1932 in Crozier, Ont. She was predeceased by her second husband, Dave Edgar; children, Ivy, Johnny, Fern, and Gail; parents, Albert and Aurore Chabot; and siblings, Teresa, Fernand, and Art. […]
Mary Teresa Norlund, 81, of Emo, Ont., passed away Friday, March 17, 2000 at the Emo Hospital in Emo. She was born Sept. 30, 1918 in Stratton, Ont. to the late Patrick and Loretta Armstrong. Teresa enjoyed playing for dances with the Armstrong Orchestra. It was at one of these […]
The Thunder Bay Sportop Kings swept the visiting Sioux Hawks to win the best-of-three regional playdowns last weekend and advance to the Ontario Hockey League Cup. Thunder Bay clinched the series Saturday with a 13-3 romp. They had beaten the Hawks 6-1 in the opener Friday. The Kings will now […]
