Heather Latter Renowned “We Day” motivational speaker Spencer West spoke to Grade 7 and 8 students at the Townshend Theatre yesterday, describing his journey after losing both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five. His message focused on overcoming challenges, and to be inspired to do something […]
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Joey Payeur Muskie Sydney Beck, left, and Mika Kooistra of the S.C.A.P. Knights powered their way down the homestretch during the junior girls’ division at the Muskie Trailrun yesterday at the Rocky Inlet trails. The competition kicked off the NorWOSSA cross-country running season and was the first time in recent […]
Duane Hicks A call for public input on the town’s 2015 budget has gone unanswered. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig said yesterday that no one has contacted the town to get on the agenda for Monday’s public meeting. But he added if anyone still would like to provide input on […]
Duane Hicks Beatrice Galbraith looked for a photo of her late father-in-law, Neil Galbraith, who served in both World War I and II, during yesterday’s wine-and-cheese reception to open “We Remember Them,” the new exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum. The exhibit, which is a partnership between the museum, Royal […]
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances yesterday announced the settlement of all outstanding property assessment and taxation matters in respect of Resolute Forest Product’s mill here. Resolute had filed appeals to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) in order to pursue assessment revisions reflective of the mill’s current state and […]
Staff With just days before a local couple undergoes a living donor kidney transplant, the community is coming together to raise funds to help pay for the costs associated with travelling to Toronto for the surgery. Leona Grandbois began dating her now-fiancé, Jordan Ellsmere, two-and- a-half years ago. And while […]
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce the settlement of all outstanding property assessment and taxation matters in respect of Resolute Forest Product’s Fort Frances mill. Resolute Forest Products had filed appeals to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) in order to pursue assessment revisions reflective of […]
Heather Latter Barbara Morgan, president of the Rainy River Law Library Association, placed some dirt around the base of a red pine yesterday afternoon outside the Rainy River District Courthouse as other members of the association looked on. The Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, and court staff […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board continues to see a steady improvement in reading and writing at the primary and junior levels according to 2013-14 results released yesterday by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). These results, analyzed with the results of other assessments, help the board […]
Heather Latter Debbie Scofield, left, and Linda Hyatt tasted 10 different chili recipes during the annual “Great Canadian Chili Cook-off” held yesterday at the local Legion. The event once again proved popular, drawing an estimated 175 people out for lunch. Holmlund Financial won the “Judges’ Choice” award while Main Street […]
The Canadian Press For the first time since the 19th century, a muskox has been spotted in Manitoba. A large bull was spied last Thursday by five hunters who were looking for caribou near the boundary with Nunavut. Jo-Jo Thorassie, one of the hunters, said the mammal was near the […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 14-20 were Richard Wood (Atikokan), Isabelle Kempf (Fort Frances), Terry and Krista Williams (Stratton), Bob and Linda Gray (Emo), Jennette Cross (Rainy River), Bobbie Parker (Fort Frances), and Lois Desserre […]
