The Cabin Country Quilt Guild will present the Cori Derksen and Myra Harder lecture and trunk show on Friday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the J.W. Walker School gym. Admission is $5, and everyone is welcome. These enterprising women from Winkler, Man. have turned their love for quilting into […]
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Dan McCormick’s nearly 30 years of work in Emergency Medical Services was rewarded back in the fall when he was awarded the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal. McCormick, the health services manager for the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, received the award during a special ceremony in Windsor […]
A listening session for those interested in signing in this year’s Easter cantata is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church here. Diane Maxey, who once again will be directing the choir, said she hopes to see her “Choraliers” there, as well as anyone else […]
Temperatures are rising as the third-annual VALA variety show to support literacy gets underway. VALA Productions Studios presents “Las Vegas Legends!” Yes, the famous VALA Follies are back, led by director Babs Speilberg, producer Princess Stephanee, and choreographer Mademosielle Cherie. The ladies are all about line dancing at the local […]
The 2007 Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce executive and board of directors officially were sworn in by deputy mayor Tannis Drysdale at its first regular meeting last Tuesday (Jan. 9) at La Place Rendez-Vous. She brought greetings from Mayor Roy Avis, who was unable to attend the ceremony due to […]
With January being recognized as “Alzheimer Awareness Month” across Canada, the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River District has several special events planned this week. First, area residents can bring all their copper pocket change they’ve accumulated over the last year to the annual “Penny for your thoughts” penny weigh-in fundraiser […]
FORT FRANCES—With the town poised to award the tender next Monday to reconstruct the Portage Avenue underpass, the project finally should get underway this spring. But whether the town has to pay for it out of its own funds, or whether it can be done entirely through outside sources, remains […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board will review its audited financial statements for the 2005/06 school year tonight, with the board expecting to finish the year in a balanced position. A representative from BDO Dunwoody will attend the meeting to answer any questions from trustees. Also at tonight’s meeting, which […]
OTTAWA —Canadians are more likely to support tax cuts tied to good environmental behaviour than tax cuts with no strings attached, a new poll suggests. Decima Research asked people to choose between two hypothetical election promises—a $1,000 Conservative tax break for every household and a $1,000 Liberal break limited to […]
FORT FRANCES—For the fifth-straight year, the Town of Fort Frances will be receiving money from the Moffat Family Fund to hand out to local groups and service clubs with the aim of helping youths and families. CAO Mark McCaig confirmed this week that Fort Frances once again is eligible for […]
FORT FRANCES—If you haven’t done so already, be sure to get your Christmas tree out to the curb in time for the Fort Frances Fire Brigade’s annual pick-up on Saturday. (Jan. 13). It will start around 4 p.m.—a little later in the day than past years in order to give […]
The OPP, in partnership with the Northwest Catholic District School Board and the Rainy River District School Board, will be hosting an information session on Wednesday (Jan. 17) at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Det. S/Sgt. Arni Stinnison, of the OPP’s Electronic Crimes Section, and Det. Sgt. Robyn MacEachern, […]
