“Make a difference: Lend a hand—make a friend.” That’s the motto of the new volunteer driver program, sponsored by the local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society and “Community Chest,” which Linda Hamilton briefly spoke about Sunday night at the annual benefit dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous. The “Community Chest” […]
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While figuring out their income tax forms may not be difficult for some, it can be stressful to others, especially if they can’t afford to hire a service to do it for them. But the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau once again is offering a helping hand, with volunteers donating their […]
The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra will perform here this Friday (Feb. 6) at 7:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Borderland Community Orchestra. Organizers are hoping to get a sold-out crowd at the Townshend Theatre, said Katherine Williams, director of the Borderland Community Orchestra. “This is a big anniversary year […]
With news Wal-Mart was setting up shop here more than a year ago, and rumours going back far before that, local businesses have been bracing for having to deal with a “big box retailer” for some time, including attending a pair of seminars on the topic. But now that the […]
In one of the most talked-about retail events of late here, many local consumers saw their wish come true last Thursday as Wal-Mart opened its doors at 8 a.m. And the flood of customers hasn’t stopped since, store manager Cindy Kellett said late Monday. “It’s been steady, and even exceeded […]
After about seven years in operation, Voyageur Panel—the oriented strandboard (OSB) plant in Barwick—could see new ownership in the future. “There is no decision to sell the plant, although options pertaining to ownership are being explored by the shareholders,” Ralph Poore, media relations manager with Boise Corporate Communications in Boise, […]
Ken Boshcoff had a Motown message for those attending the Rainy River District Municipal Association’s annual meeting last week in Devlin. The former mayor of Thunder Bay was one of the guest speakers at the 13th-annual meeting and he made it clear the key to successful staff-council relations was right […]
In its monthly recognition of excellence, the Rainy River District School Board on Tuesday night will salute the efforts of Robert Moore School’s Builders Club—a student-led community service organization. The Builders Club is sponsored by local Kiwanis Club members Dr. Robert Lidkea and Ken Koprowski. The club participates in various […]
The Fort Frances Fire Department had to respond to a trio of calls in a matter of minutes Monday after a power “bump” caused a few problems in the central part of town. Fire captain Joe Bobczynski said firefighters first got called to Columbus Place on Nelson Street around 2 […]
For many people, the Ministry of Natural Resources may conjure up images of plant and animal surveys and conservation officers enforcing the fish and game laws. But its responsibilities actually go well beyond that. That was the message district manager Bill Darby conveyed at the annual general meeting of the […]
Local MPP and Ontario NDP leader Howard Hampton had a simple but direct message for the Rainy River District Municipal Association on Saturday—keep your heads up. Hampton was at the RRDMA’s annual meeting in Devlin, where he introduced guest speaker Peter Spuzak, but before doing so, he dropped the gloves […]
One month after officially going on the air, station manager Brent Desrochers at CKWO 92.3 (The Wolf) has his sights set on being an integral part of local media while offering something different for listeners in Borderland. “Things have been really good so far. We’ve been getting a good response—better […]
