The Emo Bulldogs, defending champions of the Rainy River District Fastball League, will be off to Mankato, Mn. this weekend to compete in the first of two qualifiers for the North American Fastball Association championships. They will play six games this weekend, then six more at a second qualifier in […]
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Despite finishing with just one win in three tries at the annual St. John’s Ravenscourt tournament in Winnipeg last weekend, the Muskie boys’ soccer team came away feeling they played well enough to advance to the playoff round. The turning point came Saturday morning with a tough 3-2 loss to […]
In a last-ditch effort to show town council the amount of support behind building a new indoor ice surface here, “Ice for Kids” is planning a rally and march next Monday. Committee co-chair Les Baker, who arranged the rally with co-chair Dave Egan, said he’s hoping “hundreds” of supporters–including all […]
Dear sir: It is that time of year again when the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary will be holding one of its fundraising events–Tag Day–on May 7 (Friday). We will be at various places around town, visible with our familiar pink tag baskets, anticipating everyone’s continued generosity. Your help allows monetary […]
Dear sir: Coun. Bourgeault has been quoted about a reality “out on the street” which should be honestly stated, namely what the real cost of the single new ice surface will come in at. With all due respect, I would like to point out other realities that should be out […]
By Eric Alcock Envoy, Salvation Army May is a very special time for the Salvation Army as it is the month that sees the Red Shield Appeal rise prominently to the attention of the whole community. Funds raised during that month are used throughout the entire year to support Salvation […]
Dear sir: As a follow-up to our letter of last week commending the young people for their support, we would now like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the community. Because of your generous support, we have surpassed our goal and raised $10,275 in this area, which includes Fort Frances, […]
Dear editor: Wow! What an exciting roller coaster I’ve been on for the past two months! With only six or seven weeks left before school lets out, I am almost finished with my co-op placement at our Member of Parliament’s office. The chance to work with Bob Nault has been […]
A Couchiching family barely had time to flee their home in the early-morning hours of Monday after being awakened by the sound of smoke detectors and the crackle of flames burning through the walls. The Couchiching volunteer fire department rushed to the house, located on the south side of Highway […]
What does Year 2000 compliance mean? What are a business’s responsibilities if something goes wrong? Will insurance cover Y2K-related problems? Are there legal considerations pertaining to Y2K-preparedness? These questions–and more–will be answered when guest speaker Renato Pullia of the Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre leads a “Y2K” workshop tomorrow from 7-9 […]
Members of a steering committee are pleased the International Rainy Lake Board of Control is recommending its suggested rule curve changes for Namakan to the International Joint Commission. But they are equally puzzled the board rejected their recommendations for Rainy Lake, opting instead to leave the rule curves there the […]
Nine individuals and a class of 22 grade eight students were honoured for their efforts during the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s annual appreciation dinner April 21. Some 130 people attended the two-and-a-half-hour function, making it the largest of its kind since the dinner began more than eight years ago. “I […]
