Duane Hicks Chef Carl Scott of Carl’s Eatery was all smiles as he received the Business of the Year Award from Johnathan Price of 93.1 The Border during the 21st-annual Rainy River District Business Awards last night at the Copper River Inn. Carl’s Eatery also won the Customer Service Award […]
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Staff The Muskie boys’ hockey team clinched first place in NorWOSSA with a 3-1 win over the host Dryden Eagles last night. The black-and-gold, who sport an 11-0 record in league play, also earned home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs as they seek their 10th-straight NorWOSSA crown. Kendyn Faragher netted a […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP wishes to thank the public in locating a 23-year-old man from the Fort Frances area. Justin Kaomi was located safe in Fort Frances. He had last been seen Tuesday in town.
Staff New businesses, recently-expanded businesses, and some well-established ones–along with well-known individuals–all were in the spotlight last night during the 21st-annual Rainy River District Business Awards at the Copper River Inn. Carl’s Eatery, which first opened its doors on Scott Street in 2015 but moved to a larger location on […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–At least two federal NDP MPs don’t find all the conjecture about Sarah Palin becoming U.S. ambassador to Canada very funny. Nathan Cullen says if Palin was named the top U.S. representative to Canada, it would be tantamount to having to deal with two Donald Trumps. The […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.–Jordan Spieth, still only 23, was amazed that this is the fifth time he has played the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He’s been watching it even longer. Spieth said yesterday that Pebble Beach was one of the golf tournaments he watched as a kid. […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to visit the territories today and Friday for the first time since the 2015 election campaign and since the abrupt resignation of his former Liberal cabinet minister Hunter Tootoo, now an independent MP for Nunavut. Trudeau will begin his northern […]
Staff In honour of Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 12-18), Community Living Fort Frances and Good Impressions are challenging all business/service providers to complete their own “random acts of kindness.” Participants can send a brief description, along with photos, to Community Living Fort Frances at 340 Scott St. Submissions […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–Trusted-traveller Nexus cards revoked from about 200 Canadian permanent residents have been reinstated, at least for now, said Public Safety minister Ralph Goodale. The Nexus cards, which help people cross the border more swiftly, were cancelled a few days ago because a recent U.S. executive order […]
Duane Hicks This painting is one of several comprising Ed Halvorsen’s winter watercolours collection now on exhibit at the Fine Line Art Gallery (529 Mowat Ave.) Halvorsen is the latest to join the artist co-op, which always welcomes new members. The gallery also is looking for entries for its “Then […]
Staff Amy Wilson-Hands’ heavy-handed collective served up a heaping dish of disarray to the Kenora Broncos. With some top-flight work behind the service line, the Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team powered past the Broncos 3-1 (27-25, 25-10, 22-25, and 25-11) in NorWOSSA action Tuesday at Fort High. Fort High (5-1) […]
The Canadian PressLinda Givetash VANCOUVER–Some sex workers are choosing the industry because it can be more lucrative and rewarding than low-paying service industry jobs, says a recent study by a researcher at the University of Victoria. Prof. Cecilia Benoit, a scientist at the Centre for Addictions Research of B.C., said […]
