Dave Ogilvie The Emo Walleye Classic is looking for interested individuals/groups to be outside vendors during this year’s tournament, which will run May 28-30. This is an excellent money-making opportunity. If you are interested in providing a food booth, or you just need more information, call 482-2234 or e-mail info@emowalleye.com […]
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Robin McCormick Mike Badiuk, a very familiar name on the local curling scene, captured top spot over the weekend at the annual Fort Frances men’s bonpsiel. Mike and his team of Matt Seguin (third), Matt Johnson (second), and Travis Showalter (lead) played exceptionally well and enjoyed the weekend. This was […]
Duane Hicks Representatives of Rainy River First Nations here and the White Earth Band of Ojibwe of northwestern Minnesota are expressing concerns that communities on both sides of the border are bypassing wastewater into the Rainy River and endangering lake sturgeon. They’re calling for the elimination of such bypasses, as […]
Ken Johnston Richards must pay legal costs Just seven days after holding their annual meeting back in January, the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association breathed a sigh of relief when word came that a lawsuit against them was thrown out of court. RRCA president Ken McKinnon said they are relieved the […]
Duane Hicks In anticipation of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), the Fort Frances Salvation Army held a volunteer appreciation dinner on Friday at the former St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. After several dozen volunteers enjoyed a Chinese food buffet dinner, the evening’s program—featuring local Capts. Angel and Marlene Sandoval, as well […]
Press Release In March, 1981, Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. established a Quarter-Century Club to honour employees of the corporation and auxiliary members with 25 years or more of service. In 2001, physicians who have had 25 or more years of hospital privileges at Riverside were included in the Quarter-Century […]
Peggy Revell The Fort Frances Public Library has what probably could be called a s“Wii”t addition to its collection now that Nintendo Wii games are available for people to borrow. “We’re changing with times,” head librarian Margaret Sedgwick said. “We’re taking what was formerly our CD-ROM budget and putting it […]
Press Release With warm weather ahead, it’s time to rev up the power tools and start building because “MooseFest” is hosting its first-annual soap box derby on June 27. In partnership with the Dryden Rec Complex, proceeds from the event will be donated to the youth centre. This new festival […]
Jacob Empey On Feb. 28, the 4-H Bread Busters Club arrived at Safeway for a tour of the bakery with Victor Sousa. We looked at the huge ovens, mixers, walk-in fridge and freezer, and the rising area. Victor demonstrated how the machines shaped and cut the breads and buns. He […]
Robin McCormick Guthrie United Church in Devlin is planning to host its annual spring tea on Sunday, April 19. If you have anything to donate, new items would be greatly appreciated for the penny table. For more information, contact Pam (486-3634), Trudy (486-3301), or Diane (486-3629). • • • Our […]
the MNR Three Ontario hunters have been fined a total of $1,800 for leaving building materials and litter at their moose hunt camp in a conservation reserve. Kevin Derbyshire, 42, of Leamington, Leslie Arnew, 74, of Comber, and James Arnew, 72, of Wheatley each were fined $600 for leaving garbage […]
Dave Ogilvie What better day to take a tour of Ireland than March 17—St. Patrick’s Day! That’s what members of the Emo Country Club thought as their prepared for another “trip” to a far-off destination. More than 35 club members were entertained last Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. in the common […]
