Duane Hicks A perennially-popular event that raises tens of thousands of dollars each year to help district individuals and families with medical bills, the 11th-annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner is slated for Sunday, March 1 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Linda Hamilton, a member of the organizing committee, said yesterday they […]
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Staff For those skilled with the skillet, brilliant with baking, or have a frying forte, the “Friends of the Library” still are looking for people to drop off their favourite recipes at the Fort Frances Public Library. “It’s a little fundraiser, and it’s a way that the ‘Friends of the […]
Peggy Revell He may be young, but 14-year-old Lyle Dolph has been recognized for his years of volunteer service by being nominated for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. “It’s always nice to recognize a young person, such as Lyle Dolph, who through his work with seniors, and […]
Staff With February right around the corner, so too is the start-up of the next “In Search of Your Warrior” program. Offered by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc.’s Counselling Unit from Feb. 2-27, its aim is to address men’s violence. “We’re pretty excited about doing this again,” […]
Robin McCormick
The Emo Legion will host a fish fry this Saturday (Jan. 31), with the menu also featuring salads, potatoes, desserts, and a beverage. The meal will be served from 5-7 p.m., with admission being $12 for adults and $5 for children six and under. Take-out orders are available prior to […]
Dave Ogilvie A fish fry supper will be held this Saturday (Jan. 31) from 5-7 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children six and under, with take-out meals being available prior to 4:30 p.m. Come out and support the Legion, have a fantastic […]
Staff There are some big plans—and big fun—in the works for the 27th-annual Nestor Falls winter carnival now less than a month away. “I like to bill it as a fun-filled weekend for the entire family,” said Howard Dodd of the Nestor Falls recreation committee, who is one of the […]
Ken Johnston While the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association would not release its financial statements to the media for the first time in years, it did say it ended the year in the red in some accounts and in the black in others. Auditor Stacy Hahkala reported at last Wednesday night’s […]
Ken Johnston About 60 people attended the annual meeting of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association last Wednesday night in Stratton. RRCA president Ken McKinnon did not have to face an election again this year after a motion was passed last year stating, “To keep the existing board of directors until […]
Press Release Red Lake Nation College is pleased to announce that Wilfred Cyr has been selected as interim president effective Aug. 19, 2008. The college’s Board of Regents, chair Lorena Cook, and Lea Perkins, executive director of the Red Nation, asked Cyr, academic dean of the college since October, 2007 […]
Duane Hicks District representatives will have their plates full during the annual general meeting and conference of the Rainy River District Municipal Association’s board this Saturday (Jan. 31) in Atikokan. RRDMA president Emily Watson, who also is reeve of La Vallee, said while the executive does meet regularly and the […]
Peggy Revell After more than 12 years of helping out those in need, the “Door of Hope” Counselling Services in Fort Frances is closing as of Saturday (Jan. 31). And while it hasn’t always been easy, admitted Ron Hagerty, who spent those dozen years volunteering as a counsellor for the […]
