Heather Latter Parents and grandparents in Rainy River District voiced their concerns last week about the new sex ed. curriculum the Liberal government is set to introduce in September. The Parents As First Educators (PAFE) group, which claims to hold Ontario Catholic trustees accountable to taxpayers through grassroots activism, held […]
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Joey Payeur Lorne McNay never became a professional hockey scout. But even at 10 years old, he could tell one of his minor hockey teammates had a gift for the game. The current Fort Frances resident grew up in Smooth Rock Falls, Ont., where he shared a dressing room for […]
Duane Hicks Green Manor on Shevlin Avenue and Rose Manor, which is adjacent to it, will be sites of assisted living for high-risk seniors later this year thanks to a new initiative funded by the North West Local Health Integration Network.
Heather Latter Dressed as their favourite literary characters (Princess Aurora and Queen Elsa), Aubrey Meeks, left, and Lyla Moen read a story together at St. Michael’s School yesterday in celebration of Family Literacy Day. The school also held a winter carnival, with students taking part in a variety of indoor […]
Joey Payeur Former Lakers’ goalie Devin Tappenden did the splits to deny Dylan Kooner on this scoring chance here Saturday night. But Kooner had the last laugh as Fort Frances skated away with a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Iron Rangers.
It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-four C (25 F) and south winds at five m.p.h. There is a 40 percent chance of snow tomorrow, mainly after noon, with a high of minus-one (31) and low around minus-12 (10). Look for southeast winds at five […]
Duane Hicks Local dog owners have made it clear they don’t want the town to ban dogs at the “Seven Oaks” area of the Point. During a public meeting last night, a full slate of residents spoke out against the notion, saying they and their dogs love the area and […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers can call themselves one of Canada’s 10 best Junior ‘A’ teams once again. The Lakers moved up one spot to No. 10 in the latest CJHL top 20 rankings released yesterday. Fort Frances (29-7-0-1) is on a 12-game winning streak and has the eighth-best winning […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Fort Frances woman. Linda Kozik was last seen on the afternoon of Jan. 15 leaving a King’s Highway residence here. She is described as a 58 year-old, white female about 5’5”-5’7” tall and weighing […]
Kiera Kowalski Grade 12 students buckled down to take their Exercise Science exam yesterday during the first day of exams at Fort High. Exams continue until Thursday, which will followed by a P.D. Day on Friday. The second semester then begins Monday (Feb. 2).
Staff There will be no representation from Rainy River District when Northern Ontario decides its curling kingpin next month. Stratton native Trevor Bonot and Fort Frances product Isaac Keffer both missed their last opportunities to qualify for the men’s provincial championship after coming up short at a West qualifier in […]
Staff Residents will have their say about allowing dogs at Seven Oaks during tonight’s council meeting. A public meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. As reported two weeks ago, the town is looking at a prohibition of dogs in the area known as “Seven […]
