The Emo OPP could do no wrong against their opponents in minor hockey action last weekend, earning a pair of shutouts. Against Rainy River, Chris Strachan, Matthew Beck and J.J. Roen each hit the twine for a 3-0 win. Then against Skates and Blades (Fort Frances), the Emo squad exploded […]
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Dear sir: With regards to the meeting of the arena user groups, here are several points I’d like to make: oIt was likened to a game of charades. Nothing could be changed to accommodate the users because all decisions had been made previously, unilaterally, by the town. oThe chairman should […]
Dear editor: We are writing this letter to warn your readers that, when buying over-the-counter medication, to check the expiry date both on the outer packaging and on the container inside. Recently, after purchasing and using a common cough medication for a period of time without it being effective, the […]
Dear sir: I have been following the actions of town council with regards to the new ice facility since former Coun. George Blanc told “Ice for Kids” representatives and town citizens to raise $500,000 so a two-sheet facility could be built using the Dakota (St. Vital) building as a model. […]
Classical guitarist Jason Tuesday isn’t just one of the first aboriginal guitarists in Canada–he’s about to become the first to record his own CD. “Parlour Tricks: An Introduction” will be coming out in late spring, or perhaps as early as April. Tuesday, who’s already spent several hours in the recording […]
If you haven’t bought your turkey yet, or are looking for an alternative to cooking up a feast Christmas Day, you’re invited to share in the annual community dinner, organizer Dodi DeBenedet said. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Christmas Community Dinner is slated Dec. 25 from noon and […]
It will be the same old story for the new Rainy River District School Board, with trustees still waiting on the Harris government for direction in the new year. Gordon McBride and Judy Eluik, who were elected chair and vice-chair respectively at the board’s inaugural meeting last Wednesday, said they […]
His message could be summed up in three words–“Be a warrior.” That’s what “Litefoot,” a Native American role model, actor, motivator and rap artist, told those gathered here at the Oh-Shki-Be-Ma-Te-Ze-Win, Weechi-it-te-win Family Services and Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Authority Christmas celebration last Thursday. And his message was aimed […]
The Rainy River Future Development Corp. wrapped up its Christmas lighting contest last week, handing out $600 in prize money to area residents. The district-wide contest saw two dozen homes (18 from the east end and six from the west) nominated by people, and then judged on by RRFDC members […]
Do you think the mild weather and lack of snow might confuse animals to think it’s spring? And that hibernating critters might not settle their brains for a long winter’s nap this year? Not likely, according to MNR biologist Darryl McLeod, who said animals will hibernate regardless of how much […]
A district working group will keep hashing out details for an area services board here even though the legislation making them legal won’t be in place until late spring. The Northern Services Improvement Act made it to first reading last week. But when the Legislature was prorogued last week, it […]
First Alberton didn’t have enough people to fill its four council seats. Now it has too many people interested in the job. Barb Cournoyer, Mike Hammond, Wayne McKay and Gary Miller all told Alberton clerk Faye Flatt they were interested in the two vacant seats by Friday’s deadline. But Flatt […]
