Abigail, Tyler, and Elon Dogget, right, were curious about the Fort Frances First Responders’ booth at the business and community expo on Saturday. The First Responders had their dummy set up and showed CPR demonstrations to the youngsters. -Sam Odrowski photo
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The Competition Bureau has concluded its investigation into high gasoline prices in northwestern Ontario, and announced yesterday it did not find evidence that an offence under the Competition Act has occurred. As part of the investigation, bureau officers conducted field interviews at a total of 50 gas stations in the […]
Submitted Volunteers and graduates of the first “Moving On from Stroke” program at La Verendrye General Hospital this year posed for a celebratory photo. Seated in the front row are volunteers Wilma Chapman, left, and Melvin Jourdain, while in the back row are volunteer LaVerna Brown, left, and graduates Blondie […]
Sam Odrowski Over 100 people came to watch the live spring cattle auction at the Stratton sales barn on Saturday. Much of the audience consisted of farmer and producers who watched their own cattle get sold to buyers from Manitoba and southern Ontario.
Jamie Mountain Callum Galusha cocked his arm back and got ready to make a throw during the shot put event at the Bronco Booster Track & Field Invite varsity meet last Tuesday at Falls High School. Galusha wound up 12th with a best throw of 27′,8.”
David Kircher has been exploring the idea of turning the mill complex into a huge trade school. Citing several studies, the need for skilled tradespeople has been clearly identified. A 2017 report noted that within the Ottawa Valley there will be a need for 350,00 skilled trades people. The Ontario […]
A package of cattle entered the ring at last Saturday’s sale in Stratton and were part of the nearly 1,600 head which were sold. The animals sold for a total of nearly $1.95 million, bringing a long-awaited paycheque to many of the districts farmers. -Sam Odrowski photos
Jamie Mountain Andre Hendrikx had laser-like focus as he was dialed in on the finish line during the boys’ 200m dash at the Broncos Booster Track & Field Invite varsity meet held last Tuesday at Falls High School. Hendrikx finished 17th for the Muskies with a time of 29.37.
Jamie Mountain The Rainy River Owl girls’ and boys’ soccer teams will be looking to start the NorWOSSA ‘A’ season off on the right foot today. The boys were slated to face the Red Lake Rams while the girls were to battle the Sioux Lookout Warriors this afternoon in the […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie Connor Nelson (#4) looked on as Jackson Arpin of the Rainy River Owls looked to control the ball and move it up the pitch during Fort High’s 3-2 win in exhibition action last Thursday afternoon here. The Muskies next will be in action at the annual St. […]
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While clean drinking water is a basic human right, many developing countries as well as certain part of Canada lack access to it. To raise awareness about the lack of clean drinking water on many First Nations reserves and in developing countries around the world, Fort High is hosting their […]
Submitted Rainy River Owl standout Jackson Arpin got ready to make a serve during one of his matches earlier this season. Arpin has been dominant in senior boys’ singles play this season and qualified for his third trip to OFSAA with a perfect 5-0 showing at the NWOSSAA badminton championships […]
