With the clock ticking before several big events take place here in the next two years, it’s hoped several beautification projects will get underway this summer. “One of the things I’ve said from the start is that we are going to try to get as much done as possible this […]
Local News
A $700,000 technological pilot project announced for J.W. Walker and Alexander MacKenzie schools here last November is making progress in its implementation, principal Cauleen Stanley said. The process–to develop a home-to-school community through educational application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)–is taking place simultaneously in the three phases, she explained. […]
As of September, 1999, the Minister of Education and Training mandated that all schools implement a TAP program. TAP programs are now a required part of every secondary students educational experience from Grades 9 to 12. •What is TAP? TAP stands for Teacher Advisor Program, which is designed to provide […]
The Seniors’ Coalition, Good Neighbours Council, and Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau got together and decided we should put on a seniors’ social. Apparently, International Falls has at least four places where seniors can go to dance but there’s not much opportunity on his side in our area for the old-time […]
A recommendation as to which, if any, architectural firm will draw plans for possible renovations at J.W. Walker and Huffman schools here is expected to be made at the local public school board’s next meeting. “The process is moving ahead,” reported trustee Ron McAlister of the Architectural Selection Committee during […]
The grade seven/eight band at Robert Moore School played for the Rainy River District School Board last night, proving why they were deserving of the board’s “Recognition of Excellence” this month. “In the past, Robert Moore had provided an instrumental music program for grades seven and eight,” principal Bob Derkson […]
Attracting more than twice as many guests as last year, the annual evening dedicated to Scottish poet Robbie Burns continues to thrive in Fort Frances. Talking to a handful of the 138 attendees at La Place Rendez-Vous here Saturday evening, it was clear the reasons to pay tribute to Burns […]
While most guests at the annual Robbie Burns Supper here Saturday night at least tried the haggis, and some even had seconds, I’ve found it may be one of the more misunderstood dishes in Western culture. For the record, this first-time haggis-eater was both eager and wary about the dish. […]
In 1971, Leo Noonan, the former manager of Safeway in Fort Frances, purchased a restaurant called Gourmet House on the shore of Sand Bay–a restaurant that has since grown to become the biggest hotel in the Rainy River District. “It was just intended as a restaurant. Then after a few […]
Jared Catholique-Bruyere attended the judo provincial qualifiers in Toronto last weekend but didn’t seal a spot on the national team. “He came up short,” noted his father, Wallace Bruyere. “[But] he is the alternate for the team so if someone gets hurt, he will go in their place.” Catholique-Bruyere managed […]
It’s February, and that means Valentine’s Day. You all know what that means–flowers and candy for your sweetie, sentimental cards sent out, all that nice stuff. But that’s not the only thing going on in February. This month is Hearth Month, when we zero in on stopping and slowing down […]
“Flowers are just something that I have always liked to be around, and I just love learning about them,” said Donna Wasykowski about her recent decision to go back to school to learn how to be a garden show judge. Last September, Wasykowski, along with 36 others from around the […]
