Dr. Peter Sarsfield, CEO and medical officer of the Northwestern Health Unit, is awaiting the release of his second book, “Hollow Water,” sometime this month from Winnipeg’s Turnstone Press. Following the successful publication of his first book, “Running with the Caribou,” Dr. Sarsfield again has compiled a collection of short […]
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After introducing elementary students to everything from bike safety to drowning hazards, “Risk Watch” co-ordinator Greg Allan is not only certain the pilot program will continue this September–it’s going to double in size. “We still have to hear from some schools but we’re pretty confident we’ll have at least 50 […]
The atmosphere definitely was relaxed and casual when the Russ Peterson Trio took to the Border Concert stage April 7 at Backus Auditorium in International Falls. Pinch-hitting at the last moment for the ailing Daryle Ryce, Peterson–accompanied by cousin, Linda, on piano and son, Damon, on drums–staged an intimate, cabaret […]
The title of this article may be confusing to some readers. It is, however, a meaningful phrase to my eighth-grade class. The portfolio is basically a deliberate, specific collection of the student’s work from the curricular areas of study. It gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, reflect upon […]
To celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 9-15), the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is writing a series of articles about volunteerism. We feel it is important to take the opportunity during this special week to heighten awareness of the responsibilities organizations must take when using volunteers. Imagine a day care centre […]
“They don’t care if someone gets hurt.” That’s Ron Sandelovich’s feelings on CN’s decision to automate the rail bridges at Bear’s Pass and Five Mile starting May 1. “When nobody’s around, people will get hurt. I know kids are always playing around those bridges, but with no one there, something’s […]
The FFHS Millennium Reunion organizing committee is making a final attempt to contact area residents who attended the 1994 high school reunion but have not yet registered for the one coming up in July. The initial notice of the upcoming reunion was made early in 1998. At that time, a […]
A “Millennium Reunion” slated to take place in Lake of the Woods township this summer is expected to attract a substantial crowd, organizers said last week. Residents and former ones from the township, comprised of Morson and Bergland, as well as the unorganized areas of McCrosson-Tovell, Pratt, Sutherland, Spawn, Gameland, […]
Fort Frances OPP charged Doug Maki with first-degree murder Tuesday in connection with the death of 18-year-old Melani Sutton. Maki, 28, of Fort Frances made a brief appearance in court here Tuesday afternoon, and was remanded to the Fort Frances District Jail. His next court appearance is slated April 10. […]
About 100 gun owners turned out at the Civic Centre last Thursday for a presentation by OPP S/Sgt. Doug Carlson on the new federal firearms regulations–and at least some of them got the answers they were looking for. “I took a gun safety course in 1980 and I learned more […]
Cars Plus is the exclusive dealer of Toyota vehicles in Rainy River District. A sales outlet for Bayview Toyota in Kenora, Cars Plus, located on Highway 11/71 just west of Fort Frances, has moved from selling used cars and servicing vehicles to offering a full line of Toyota trucks, vans, […]
“My wife, Lori, gave me quite a big surprise about a month ago. She handed me a letter and it said I had won.” That’s what Darcy Kavanaugh remembered about the moment he first found out he had been chosen as one of the role models honoured at the Celebration […]
