When looking for walleyes in the summer, I am often reminded of what every real estate salesperson is taught–location, location, location. Where are the walleyes? The three-step approach starts out with location. The very first way to find out where the walleyes are, and what they are biting on, is […]
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Gavin Paull came away with three major awards at last night’s Aquanaut dinner and awards banquet, including top male age group swimmer. Paull, 16, also was recognized for his efforts in competitive freestyle and was selected as the winner of the Achievement in Backstroke plaque for males. Aquanaut head coach […]
Dear sir: Jeff Steinke’s letter of last week was quite amusing. I realize his intent was to attract interest to the open house which outlined the “Lands for Life” process. And if it managed to do that, then I am very glad. Yes, it is important for all citizens to […]
The town is making inquiries as to why it received less than 10 percent of what it applied for from the province’s special circumstances fund. The town applied for $1.6 million to help cover the costs associated with the “download” of services. But official word came Monday from the province […]
More than $11,000 was raised during the 1998 Big Bike for Stroke fundraiser here Monday, surpassing the expectations of organizers by several thousand dollars. Ride co-ordinator Faye Flatt said she and organizer Ann-Elizabeth Johnson were hoping to raise $5,000-$6,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. But after the […]
The first of three new general practitioners coming to town started full-time at the Fort Frances Clinic last week. Dr. Pierre Mikhail wrapped up his residence in family medicine at Queen’s University in 1996. But before settling down permanently somewhere, he and his wife, Catherine, wanted to experience life up […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care has started planning for a 12-hour telethon this fall to raise money towards the renovation of La Verendrye hospital’s emergency diagnostic imaging and surgical services wing. Initially pitched at a meeting last Wednesday, the first official meeting of telethon organizers will be held in early […]
It was a very quotable graduation ceremony for the class of 1998 as about 170 Fort Frances High School students received their diplomas last Wednesday night at Memorial Arena. FFHS principal Terry Ellwood began the ceremony by giving advice to the graduates from Robert Fulgham’s “All I needed to know […]
Dozens of people turned out to consider getting fit and informed at Tribe X Computer Solutions’ grand-opening Friday at Couchiching. Located in the lower level of the Nanicost building, the fitness centre and Internet cafe offers an interesting mix of working out both the body and mind. “Wherever I travel, […]
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board will hold its first official meeting in Fort Frances next Monday after legislation was passed giving it the power to administer child care, social housing, and “Ontario Works.” Mayor Glenn Witherspoon, who is president of the Rainy River District Municipal Association, noted […]
It was a day to renew friendships and catch up on old times. At least, that was how Grace Van Drunen described the Burriss centennial celebrations held Saturday. For Van Drunen, it’s not just history. It’s her life. She was born in a Burriss farmhouse 93 years ago this September […]
“Sharathon” preparations are beginning around KBHW, station manager Bruce Christopherson said, although they are still more than two months from their annual support event. First, KBHW will have to do a budget forecast for the next fiscal year and with that its “Sharathon” goal. “Although I know the goal will […]
