The big play cost the Muskie ‘C’ football team in more ways than one last Thursday against the host International Falls Broncos. In the first half, quarterback Andrew George was picked off near midfield and returned all the way back to the Muskie end zone for a 6-0 lead (the […]
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Dear editor: Despite our best efforts, we have lost contact with some of our alumni. In preparation for forthcoming reunions, such as the 25th anniversary of BRTV, we would like to locate as many graduates as possible. If you know the whereabouts of a Confederation College graduate, please update their […]
The town would like to see the speed limit reduced from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on King’s Highway between McIrvine Road and Keating Avenue weekdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.. The reduced speed limit would go hand-in-hand with the new crosswalk that was set up between McDonald’s and A&W, which […]
The North West Region of the Ontario Provincial Police remembered its roots here last week as it honoured Cst. Kenneth Campbell, the first OPP officer in Fort Frances. Maj. Gen. Lloyd Campbell of the Canadian Air Force, Cst. Campbell’s grandson, was on hand for the ceremony at La Place Rendez-Vous […]
If you ate today, thank a farmer. That’s the message the Agri-Food Education Committee is trying to get across during the inaugural “Canadian Agriculture and Food Celebration” this week. Although the week didn’t officially kick-off nationwide until Monday, the local committee–headed up by Kristine Carpenter, Shirley Morrish, and Pat Clysdale-Cornell–got […]
Rainycrest residents may be segregated to provide more specialized care within the next two years, with public input being sought when the board presents its proposal in Kenora later this month. As part of the proposal process, the board will hold a public session for all municipalities of Rainy River […]
Elementary and secondary students at several district schools are getting a helping hand from college students now that the Rainy River District School Board and Confederation College recently implemented the “Tutors in the Classroom” program here. Melissa Daupe, Chris Dent, Christina Haney, Paul Daoust, Ken McKay, and Barb Kwasnicia–all enrolled […]
An enclosed “agriplex” could be just the thing to open up numerous revenue-generating opportunities for the district–and that’s exactly what the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fair board wants to build. Gary Beck, who sits an the agriplex sub-committee with fair board president Ken McKinnon, Keith Caul, and Allan Teeple, […]
If confidence is the key to success, then Kelly Moulik is going to go far. The 18-year-old Fort High student from Nestor Falls is working on two demo packages, including one with her uncle Jim Peterik, who co-wrote and performed the ’80s hit “Eye of the Tiger” as part of […]
In loving memory of Ellen Wrolstad, 77, of 435 King’s Highway, Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999. Ellen is survived by her children, Marion and husband, Ray Lowes, of Fort Frances, Marlow Wrolstad and wife, Cathy, of Fort Frances, […]
After a short illness, Ruth Marion Turgeon, 71, went to be with the angels on Oct. 9, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Deb Turgeon, Ron (Lynn) Turgeon, and Kathy (Denis) English; grandchildren, Jason, Darren, Steven, Shaun, Amber, and Cody; and her great-granddaughter, Jayden. Ruth also is […]
Dennis James Engstrom passed away suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999 while on vacation in Vancouver, B.C. Dennis was born Nov. 16, 1968 in North Vancouver, B.C. In the past several years, he had made his home in Fort Frances, Ont. and Regina, Sask. He is survived by his parents, Dianna […]
