Ken Kellar Coordinated costumes are always a win, and brothers Felix and Declan Scott nailed their small-town “Jaws” remake at “Trunk-or-Treat” on Thursday evening. You’re gonna need a bigger boat.
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Ken Kellar Maddy and Carter Williams got some candy from Darren and Chantal Derendorf at the Gold Star Taxi trunk set up in the library parking lot for “Trunk-or-Treat” last Thursday evening. The perennially popular event draw somewhere between 800 and 1,000 kids and adults this year. See story, more […]
Sam Odrowski
Through Treaty #3, that was signed by the Saulteaux band of the Ojibwa people and the Government of Canada In 1873, not one indigenous person had to fight in either world war. And yet nearly 40 men from Rainy River First Nations (RRFN) left the community to protect their land. […]
Dear editor, The Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville sincerely thank the community for providing the coats and accessories that were distributed during our annual coat drive. Thanks again to the Volunteer Bureau for the use of the hall, to McTaggarts for the coat racks and the hangers, and to the […]
Eddie, left, and Ellie Westover dressed to perfection in their Halloween costumes during “Trunk-or-Treat.” After all, what’s a witch without her chicken? -Ken Kellar photos
Sam Odrowski
Local health services are set to receive a small boost in funding. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford visited the district on Friday to announce that the province is investing $260,000 in Riverside Healthcare to address its funding challenges. The local investment is part of $68 million being distributed to 66 […]
Sam Odrowski
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre recently partnered with Sudbury’s Science North to bring a special installation to the community. The “Northern THINK Hub,” which is modelled after the popular THINK visitor experience at Science North, was launched at the library last Friday. The interactive exhibit allows visitors to […]
Sam Odrowski Local MPP Greg Rickford and Grade 5 Robert Moore students Adrian Indian, Erika Danylchuk, and Leslie Anderson tested out some of the resources in the new “THINK Hub” room at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Friday following Rickford’s announcement about its launch. The library partnered […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The Emo and District Lions Club will once again host their “Hunter’s Dinner” this weekend. The always-enjoyed event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Barwick Hall. Happy hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20. Adding to the fun will be […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The men and boys of the district Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Emo Legion, Saturday Nov. 16 at 8 a.m. Come for delicious breakfast and enjoy fellowship with old and new friends. Chris Vieira pastor of the Calvary Baptist church in Emo will be the guest speaker. Men and boys […]
Press Release
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 says it’s important for everyone to learn about the treaty relationship between First Nations and the Crown during the fourth annual Treaty Recognition Week (Nov. 3-9). Treaties Recognition Week is the first week of November and was introduced in 2016 to honour […]
Jamie Mountain Terry and Barb Ogden, centre, were honoured for all of their contributions to the Muskie boys’ hockey team over the years in a special pre-game ceremony ahead of Fort High’s 4-3 win over the Thunder Bay Midget ‘AAA’ Kings on Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
