In the story ‘School name on board’s agenda’ in yesterday’s Bulletin, it was reported that the Northwest Catholic District School Board would be accepting submissions from the public until April 26 in regards to the naming contest for the new K-8 consolidated school. At last night’s board meeting, Superintendent of […]
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Ken Kellar Maya Davis read a selection from “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee on Monday during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts at Knox United Church. Davis was awarded First Place with Honours in her category for her performance. The annual festival is drawing to […]
By Cassandra Szklarski The Canadian Press TORONTO — The recipient of what’s believed to be North America’s first paired living liver donation says he has “the deepest regards” for the stranger who saved his life. Fifty-four-year-old Muhammad Khan is sharing his gratitude nearly one year after 38-year-old Kelly Bryan gave […]
Submitted Hudson Mann, left, teamed up with some friends from Superior, Wisc. to wrestle to a first-place finish at the Gord Garvie Memorial Tournament in Thunder Bay back on April 4. Mann, who was born in Fort Frances, has put in the work and wrestled well all season.
Sam Odrowski Volunteer firefighters Adam Esselink, left, and Iain McMillan served up spaghetti to attendees of the La Vallee Fire Department’s third-annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser. The event was meant to offer community engagement, information on fire safety and an affordable meal, while fundraising for the local fire department.
Submitted Vai Lockman of Fort Frances looked to level change and get ready to grapple with his opponent during a match at the Jaycee’s State Championship held on Friday and Saturday in Grand Rapids, Mn. The third-grader nabbed a podium spot with a third-place finish at the tourney.
Ken Kellar Marly Wrolstad got a haircut from Stacy Kreger as part of “Cuts for Cancer” at the Hair and Body Care Shoppe in Emo during Spring Fever Days on Saturday. Kreger said the annual event raised between $5,000-$6,000 for the Tamarack House in Thunder Bay, and more donations are […]
Submitted TBT Engineering was named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2019 during an awards ceremony Friday in Toronto. Pictured here are TBT Engineering president Robert Frenette, left, CEO Liana Frenette, vice-president Doug Otto, executive administrator Sarah Frenette, assistant business manager Joe Zamal, business manager Julie Shipston, […]
Jamie Mountain Former Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Jaedin Ness will be taking his talents and joining the College of St. Scholastica Saints’ hockey program next season. The 21-year-old from Wayzata, Mn. racked up 52 goals and 28 assists over the last two seasons in the SIJHL with the Lakers.
Submitted In addition to the snakes and alligators, there were some weird looking fish caught by anglers in the Winyah Bay Area last week, including this alligator gar that I caught on a Chatterbait.
Ken Kellar Alia McQuaker got in some quality cuddle time with one of the kittens at the petting zoo outside of Emo Feeds as part of “Spring Fever Days” on Saturday. While the snow and wet weather interfered with plans for some outdoor events, like the classic car show at […]
