Shayhannah Prince practised her hairstyling techniques on a mannequin, creating a “bob”-style cut. Prince graduated from the Seven Generation Education Institute’s esthetician certification program before continuing her education through its first hairstyling diploma program, which consists of three back-to-back semesters where students learn a variety of skills, including health and […]
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From the MNRF Three new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Two were in Red Lake District while the other one was in Sioux Lookout District. There are 78 active fires in the region, 69 of which are listed as either “under observation,” “being held,” or […]
Sam Odrowski Kreger Sales & Service family members, friends, and employees threw candy from a large inflatable peacock to the crowd that turned out for the annual “Railroad Daze” parade in Rainy River on Saturday afternoon. It wound up winning the “Best Float” award. Well over 100 people watched a […]
Dear editor: While attending a funeral, I noted how people appealed to God as the final hope at the end of their days on Earth. I wondered if they appealed to Him prior to this. This got me thinking about meaning and purpose to life. If, indeed, there is meaning […]
Sam Odrowski Treaty #3 Grand Chief Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh issued a statement last Tuesday criticizing the Ontario government’s decision to revert back to the 1998 sex-ed curriculum. In the statement, he calls on local MPP Greg Rickford to bring his concerns about the curriculum to the attention of the minister […]
Press Release Tom Gable, a biologist who has conducted research on wolves in and around Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota for the past four years, will share his findings with Rainy Lake Conservancy members and the public at 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 at La Place Rendez-Vous here. New […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Theo Faragher, left, and Carter Daniw laughed as they had a sword fight with pool noodles yesterday morning at the McIrvine Rotary Park during a “Drop-in Playtime” program hosted by the Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub. The program provides a space, as well as toys and activities, for […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Socorro Galusha, left, and Ericka Tymkin belted out some harmony to Soulshine Quintet’s “Son of a Preacher Man” on Friday night during “Quest for the Best.” Their performance had everything, right down to the co-ordination of their outfits (although they say it wasn’t planned), and it paid off […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent On an evening where there were several events happening around the district, this month’s “Country Jam” at the Emo Legion still was a big hit with the old-time country enthusiasts. The dance floor was crowded and there was a good turnout of musicians. Everyone had a great […]
Staff With the nomination deadline to run in the Oct. 22 municipal election looming, a number of new candidates across the district have tossed their hats into the ring. Here in Fort Frances, Harold Huntley, Andrew Hallikas, Douglas Judson, and Michael Behan filed their paperwork to run for town council […]
Staff Earlier this month, the Ontario government announced the curriculum modernization summer writing sessions were being cancelled. The modernization process was aimed at including First Nation, Métis, and Inuit partners while developing the new curriculum, which was one of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report. Local MPP […]
Sam Odrowski Children had a blast launching water balloons at one another in Hannam Park in Rainy River on Saturday as part of the “Railroad Daze” fun. An array of activities took place in the park, such as inflatables, train rides, and water sports.
