What do Robin Williams, Thomas Edison, and Albert Einstein have in common? They all had attention deficit disorder–a problem affecting a child’s “good behaviour” and, equally importantly, their ability to learn. That’s why the local ADD support group, headed by Heather Whitburn and Cynthia Donald, is thrilled an expert on […]
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More than 250 hunters and tourist operators converged on the Legion Hall in Dryden last Thursday night to protest the Harris government’s decision last month to cancel the spring bear hunt. And they’ve decided to fight back against the negativity surrounding the bear hunt as a result of the million-dollar […]
After more than a year in the making, the “Tomorrow 2000+” report officially was presented to the town council here Monday night by committee chair Jim Cumming. “Collected in 1997/98, this document is a record of people’s suggestions that would make this district a better place to live,” began Cumming, […]
If you haven’t purchased a ticket yet for the benefit dinner being staged by the Fort Frances Lions Club this Friday at La Place Rendez-Vous, you’re out of luck because the event is sold out. Some 250 people are expected to attend the benefit, which is being held for Brett […]
Problems facing rural youths who need access to accurate, up-to-date information about the labour market will be the focus of two sessions tomorrow afternoon at NCDS Career Works here. Hosted by Ontario Work Info Net (OnWIN), the first session, at noon for youths aged 16-24 , and the second at […]
The district’s palliative care committee, now seeking applicants interested in working with individuals and families facing life-threatening illnesses, hopes to get a 30-hour training program underway for selected volunteers by the end of March. The training, to be led by community professionals, will give volunteers a solid background in situations […]
Heather Mihichuk made her second appearance at “Quest for the Best” pay off, singing her way to first place in the annual event before a crowd of 300 packed into the arena auditorium Friday night. “I’m surprised that I won,” remarked Mihichuk, who performed “From This Moment” by Shania Twain […]
More than 50 parents and grade eight students turned out for last night’s information session on high school reforms in the Fort High cafeteria. The most debated topic was the new “community involvement” policy, in which students must complete 40 hours of volunteer work in order to graduate from high […]
Nicole Wishart probably will spend the next few weeks nurturing the re-growth of the tips of her fingernails after losing them to the cold while sculpting her “South Park” snowman. “I was mixing snow and water together outside to make slush for [my snowman] and every time I dipped my […]
How would you portray what “home” is? The town or city where you grew up might come to mind, or perhaps the familiar dwelling you will head to after work today. No matter what images you drum up, the Heritage Canada Foundation wants us to rethink how closely our “homes” […]
The 20 contenders are set to take to the stage upstairs at Memorial Arena on Friday night to compete in the fifth-annual “Quest for the Best.” Seven singers–Alyson Booth, Heather Mihichuk, Debbie Connon, Garry Matthewson, Graham Matheson, Tara Hakala, and Marc Desforges–will be returning to the contest this year while […]
With tickets for Friday night’s “Quest for the Best” selling out literally within minutes of going on sale Monday morning, complaints started rolling in almost as quickly. In response to the outcry, “Quest” co-ordinator Pearl Pidlubny announced yesterday afternoon that Videon (Channel 9) would be broadcasting the event live from […]
