“They’re like bricks in the foundation–they really are.” That’s what a former patient of La Verendrye, who wished to remain anonymous, had to say about the impact of the local hospital auxiliary on health services there. “The members of that organization have grounded in this hospital so many more accomplishments […]
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Mathematics education has changed greatly since the Conservative government instituted the new mathematics curriculum in 1997, bringing it more in line with standards across North America. Instead of learning rote arithmetic, students even in the primary grades are acquiring beginning concepts from the strands of algebra, geometry, measurement, and data […]
When Geraldine Spence raised her hand to bid on the “Trail of Gold” print by Jake Vandenbrink at the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet here Friday night, she got caught up in the moment as auctioneer Telford Advent spurred on the offers. After a couple of minutes of lively and jovial […]
“It was quite a trip!” That’s about all Ryan McInerney could say after returning home Sunday from “Le concours/festival d’art oratoire” at Glendon College of York University in Toronto. McInerney, a student in the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program, and Katie-Lynn Bondett, a St. Francis student, went to the annual event […]
Although small and fuzzy, the forest tent caterpillar can become a real big problem–and the local Ministry of Natural Resources is expecting to see the insect menace rear its ugly head here very soon. Back in October, the MNR conducted egg-band counts in 72 areas across Northwestern Ontario, with results […]
After a presentation by the Northwestern Health Unit at Monday night’s regular meeting, town council agreed concerns over lack of funding for health programs must be brought to the province. Dr. Pete Sarsfield, CEO and medical officer of health for the health unit, was here to address council’s qualms about […]
The Northwest Tae Kwon Do club attended Master Kang’s Can-Am Games at the University of Manitoba last saturday, bringing home several medals. Teams were competing from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Minnesota. Instructor ken Anderson said he hopes to have more students competing next year. The club attends two tournaments […]
The International Bridge and Terminal Company confirmed yesterday a toll booth on the U.S. side of the international bridge here will start collecting tolls for northbound traffic by the end of the month. The booth on the Canadian side will collect tolls from southbound vehicles but it is expected to […]
The Ontario budget unveiled yesterday at Queen’s Park by Finance minister Ernie Eves includes a number of contributions to enhance economic growth in Northern Ontario. “This new budget is great news for Northern Ontario–you could argue it’s the best ever,” Northern Development and Mines minister Tim Hudak said in a […]
For the first time in the 60-year history of the Rainy River District Music and Drama Festival, adjudicators awarded Rose Bowls in all four categories, which were presented during the highlights concert Sunday afternoon at the Townshend Theatre. Taking home Rose Bowls were Allison Webber of Atikokan (Piano), Angela Barron […]
A “millennium bug” will be spreading reunion fever across town until July. Well, a yellow 1975 Volkswagen, that is. The “Bug” was unveiled outside Fort Frances High School last Thursday by the FFHS Millennium Reunion committee to promote the July 7-9 event. “The big purpose of the bug is to […]
Fort High principal Terry Ellwood will step up to take over the role of superintendent for the Rainy River District School Board on Aug. 28. The news came at last night’s board meeting here as trustee Gord McBride explained the appointment. “I think everyone knows [current assistant superintendent] Betty Ann […]
