Joey Payeur Jamie Davis is aware of what’s happened this season. He also is aware that his team’s season could be over in a matter of days if it pays too much attention to past results. “You never know,” the head coach of the Muskie boys’ hockey team said about […]
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Joey Payeur The captain was crestfallen. The goaltender was livid. The coach was counting the moments until their next confrontation. There was no denying the intensity of emotion permeating the hallway outside the dressing room of the Muskie girls’ hockey team after a hard-fought 3-2 loss to the Dryden Eagles […]
Joey Payeur It’s not official yet but Jeff Wickstrom wasn’t making travel plans to Pennsylvania just to kill time yesterday. The head coach of the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs had the pleasant problem of finding accommodations for his hockey team after his small squad completed a big mission in […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy River Future Development Corp. has a new development and project co-ordinator intern. Maria Cristina Ciotti, from Innisfil, Ont., started last Monday and is eager to get to work on a variety of projects. “It’s definitely very exciting,” said Ciotti, whose boyfriend, Earle Farquharson, is a nephew […]
Heather Latter Although Knox United Church here has been performing same-gender marriages for more than five years, it hadn’t officially completed all the requirements to officially be deemed an “Affirming Ministry” within the United Church of Canada. But the local congregation voted earlier this month to complete those requirements, which […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is hoping to breathe new life into some of the awards presented to local performers. “We’re looking for businesses or organizations who might be interested in sponsoring an award,” said committee vice-chair David Schwartz. He noted the Festival is […]
Duane Hicks Town council will give more thought as to whether to include iPads and laptop computers in its capital budget this year. The budget currently shows an expenditure of $10,000 to be used for personal computers and software for mayor and council. The idea is that they could be […]
Duane Hicks The Makabi Inn on Scott Street will open its doors again this spring. New owner Eldon Mose said the renovations there are moving along steady. “It’s coming along,” he noted. “Rooms are all painted up and flooring’s going in the bathrooms.” New fixtures should be put in the […]
Heather Latter The Northwest Catholic District School Board last night decided to hold off on a decision to consolidate St. Francis and St. Michael’s Schools here. A recommendation was provided that the board approve the submission of an application for a School Consolidation Capital project involving the consolidation of the […]
Duane Hicks “Boundless” is not just a logo and slogan but a state of mind to strengthen the town’s position as industrial capital of Northwestern Ontario. And since being adopted last April, Fort Frances’ new brand has guided an ambitious underlying strategic plan. This was the point driven home last […]
Duane Hicks Nobody should have to die alone unless they choose to. As such, the Kenora/Rainy River Palliative Care Volunteer Program is looking to train “friendly visitors” to those suffering from chronic or terminal illness. Palliative care volunteer co-ordinator Jill Pernsky said the program helps provide assistance and company to […]
Joey Payeur There’s no place like home for the holidays—or the playoffs, for that matter. Such should be the case for the Fort Frances Lakers in the very near future after a 4-1 victory Saturday night against the visiting Minnesota Iron Rangers. The win means the Lakers (34-9-0-1), who moved […]
