The Canadian Press GRAND BEND, Ont.–A southwestern Ontario provincial park partially has re-opened to the public after being closed earlier this month due to what police said was a demonstration related to a land claim. Pinery Provincial Park was closed Nov. 9 after demonstrators set up a trailer by the […]
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The Associated PressSchuyler Dixon ARLINGTON, Tex.–Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys had to abandon any realistic hope of defending their NFC East title while losing three-straight games without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott. A fourth-straight defeat when Washington visits tonight would hand the crown to Philadelphia with the Eagles […]
Press Release Back on Oct. 8, four Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service team members responded to a motor-vehicle crash in the vicinity of Turtle River Road on Highway 11. One occupant was trapped in a vehicle, which was on its roof. Dave Crichton, Doug Wright, Gavin Payne, and Real […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Back Alley Bar at the Emo Inn was packed last Wednesday night as fans joined former Emo resident Jessie Baker to watch her final episode on “The Bachelor Canada.” Baker, one of 20 women vying for the heart of former Major League Baseball player Chris Leroux, was […]
We all have heard of the term “comfort food.” In fact, we all have craved it, smelled the aromas from it in anticipation, and, of course, eaten it. But what is “comfort food,” exactly? Is it only big bowls of stew-ish type foods on a cold winter day that one […]
Nicholas Donaldson The newest group of PALs (playground activity leaders) posed for a photo after making a short presentation about what they do during last Thursday’s “Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week” assembly at Robert Moore School. Members of the group volunteer to run games and activities for younger students at […]
Duane Hicks A 93-year-old lifelong volunteer has been named the 2017 “Citizen of the Year” in Fort Frances. Evelyn Metke, sporting a track record of community work a mile long, was presented with a plaque and bouquet during Monday night’s council meeting. “I’m just overwhelmed,” Metke said as she stepped […]
Nicholas Donaldson A new video has been released highlighting the impact of technology in the classrooms of the Northwest Catholic District School Board. The video, entitled “The Impact of Learning Technologies,” was a collaboration with the Kenora Catholic District School Board and is the culmination of an eight-month study on […]
Duane Hicks Evelyn Metke was all smiles after Mayor Roy Avis presented her with the 2017 “Citizen of the Year” plaque during Monday night’s council meeting. The 93-year-old remains an active community volunteer.
Duane Hicks Town council decided Monday night to take another look at how downtown parking spaces are designated. The Planning and Development executive committee had recommended council amend the Traffic Control Bylaw to allow for a proposed loading zone for H&R Block on the 500 block of Portage Avenue, as […]
Duane Hicks Self-care and healing were the focus of an all-day women’s holistic health retreat held Saturday at the Copper River Inn here. Hosted by the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope, the successful inaugural event featured a full slate of presenters, including keynote speaker Patti Phillips of Explore […]
Dear editor: I have a correction to the article I submitted to your paper regarding events happening at Rainycrest. Marcia Zeleny leads the group, “Singing With Friends.” Marcia (King) Zeleny and I have been friends for 72 years. We were friends when she was Marcia Mihichuk, but she has been […]
