The Roseau Rams came out like a new team–literally–against the Muskie “Bee” football team in the second half of their game there last Thursday. With the Muskies leading 8-6 at halftime on a 30-yard touchdown by Kevin Gemmell on a reverse, the Rams suddenly got bigger, faster, and stronger after […]
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After weeks of hard work and several losses along the way, the Muskie ‘C’ football team finally did something they hadn’t done all season. They won a football game. The Muskies drubbed the International Falls Broncos ‘C’ team 26-0 in an exhibition game here last Friday afternoon. Head coach Rob […]
Dear editor: Oct. 17-24 is designated as Foster Family Appreciation Week. It is a week to extend our thanks to the many people who provide substitute care to children that need it. We currently have 31 foster families in Rainy River District who offer a great deal of commitment and […]
To the editor: I would like to compliment Tom Pearson and Mike Gerstner for their ongoing participation in community events. They not only actively take part in fundraisers, they also contribute financially. Their donation of $1,000 to the Riverside Foundation for Health Care was truly generous. Tom and Mike–you are […]
Last week’s speech from the throne by new Gov. Gen. Adrienne Clarkson shows the federal government’s “balanced approach” to social spending and tax reduction, local MP Robert Nault said Friday. But Ontario NDP leader and local MPP Howard Hampton said the federal Liberals still come up short in the areas […]
Medical professionals across the district could be one step closer to better understanding what impact a disease called Blastomycosis has had here when a case study on it is released next week by the Northwestern Health Unit. The study was done under the direction of Bill Limerick, team leader for […]
“I used to see staff in the hallway who would say this day would never come–well, here it is.” The first words uttered by principal Terry Ellwood during the grand opening of the new Fort Frances High School last Wednesday summed up the spirit of the moment. About 300 district […]
The Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre at Couchiching will hold its grand opening this Monday (Oct. 25) at 10 a.m. to showcase the numerous services available to First Nations members throughout Tribal Area #10. Located near the Nanicost building, the access centre has been busy serving the 5,700 reserve residents of […]
Dear editor: I recently wrote a letter to the minister of health and the premier of Ontario concerning a proposal being put forth by Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances to develop a cognitively impaired unit. I feel this would greatly benefit our district, and support their efforts […]
It was a chance to gather and share information for Doug Langtry, who is just back from attending the World Health Organization’s annual meeting in Vienna, Austria. This year’s theme was “Networking for Safe Communities,” with keynote speakers from around the world sharing their information on safety programs. “This is […]
With a late start to its 1999/2000 season, Fort Frances Little Theatre will spend much of its time rebuilding this year, club president Cathy Richards said yesterday. Richards, who was acclaimed president at the club’s annual meeting Monday night, said numbers have been down the last few years, both in […]
“Don’t throw out your empty shoe boxes!” That’s a message Marg Rousseau of Fort Frances wants to get out to people as part of “Operation Christmas Child”–a charitable effort that sends shoe boxes filled with gifts to poverty-stricken children in Central America and Southeast Asia. Rousseau, who is co-ordinating the […]
