Ken Kellar Ashtyn Thomson, left, and Ethan Jeffery took advantage of the sunny weather Monday to polish their shooting skills. Environment Canada says temperatures will dip back below zero Celsius by Friday but more sunshine is forecast for the weekend.
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Sam Odrowski
While Canada’s youth unemployment rates remain fairly low, many high schoolers struggle to find part-time work. To help students find a job, apply, and have a successful interview, staff at the Northern Career Development Service here have visited Fort Frances High School every other Wednesday for one-on-one sessions since the […]
Press Release The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is seeking two individuals to join its board of directors this September. The NOSM is more than a medical school; it is a strategy to address the health needs of Northern Ontarians, improve access to quality care, and contribute to the economic […]
Duane Hicks Public Works has been using the former Shevlin wood yard to dump snow this year. With the mercury rising, the snow piles are melting but the town has taken steps to make sure adjacent properties aren’t at risk of flooding.
Submitted byJanet Lambert The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary executive met on March 5 in the small meeting room at the hospital. The auxiliary is pleased to announce that two bursaries, valued at $1,000 each, will be offered to students in the graduating class at Fort Frances High School who are […]
Press Release The Dryden & District Museum’s upcoming exhibit, “Making a Home: Early Women of Dryden,” shares stories about settler women who helped build Dryden and the district’s sense of community. This exhibit will be on display from Friday, March 15 to Friday, May 10. An opening reception will be […]
Sam Odrowski A petition bearing 2,530 signatures, which calls on the province to ensure wood allocation for a potential buyer of the mill here, was delivered to local MPP Greg Rickford’s constituency office on Scott Street shortly after noon yesterday. The minister was in Kenora at the time but his […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The churches of Emo are hosting a five-week Lenten worship series with a soup-and-sandwich lunch. The services will take place each Wednesday at noon at Knox United Church. The cost is a $4 donation for lunch, with proceeds going to the United Church Mission & Service Fund and a local […]
Dave Ogilvie For more than 40 years, the staff and students at Sturgeon Creek School have held their annual winter carnival on the last day before March Break. Starting with a pancake breakfast for the families, the older students always have organized and supervised various events for the younger ones. […]
Submitted The Rainy River District School Board presented Donald Young School with its Recognition of Excellence award at last Tuesday night’s board meeting. The school was recognized for their back-to-school pow-wow held in September. Students Makinnley McCormick, left, Taneecha Leonard, Mya Taylor, and Alia McQuaker did a fantastic job presenting […]
Submitted Laurel Johnson signed books at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg on Feb. 22 following the release of her book, “All Things Mortal.” Around 30 people attended the book-signing to get their copy signed and support the launch.
Press Release Watoto, a non-governmental organization in Uganda, East Africa, is bringing the Watoto Children’s Choir to Fort Frances on Thursday, March 21 to perform their brand new album, “We Will Go.” The six-month tour presents the story of abandoned African children and vulnerable women who have been empowered to […]
