Joey Payeur Contrary to the comments of one band councillor, Couchiching First Nation Chief Chuck McPherson said nothing has been decided about the fate of the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere Ball Field there—or about the possible construction of a new school on its current site. Couchiching Coun. Dave Bruyere, who […]
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Heather Latter Janet Loney was completely surprised when she learned she would receive an Ontario Senior Achievement Award. “They phoned Linda Lamb, who nominated me, and she announced it at choir practice,” the Emo resident said, admitting she had no idea such an award even existed. “I never knew I […]
Joey Payeur The victories for the Fort Frances Lakers are piling up like autumn leaves in your backyard. The local Junior ‘A’ team made it 10 wins in a row this past week to put more distance between themselves and the rest of the SIJHL. Their success also moved the […]
Heather Latter Rising up from her “grave,” Jada Eide scared those who were brave enough to walk the “haunted” trails behind the Dancemakers dance studio (171 Ducharme Rd.) on Sunday afternoon. The inaugural event, which drew close to 400 people, also included a Hallowe’en hay ride, penny table, bake sale, […]
Duane Hicks Steve Rempel, above left, of Energy Fundamentals Group (EFG) LP, scanned the area to pintpoint a gas leak during a mock emergency yesterday on Fourth Street West from the old CN station to York Avenue. The scenario involved a gas leak in the EFG pipeline on the north […]
Submitted Richard McKinnon, representing local MPP Sarah Campbell, museum board chair Annie van Rozen, Ontario Trillium Foundation local Grant Review Team member Linda Hamilton, and Emo Mayor Vince Sheppard were on hand to cut the ribbon last Thursday to officially unveil the newly-renovated Rainy River District Women’s Institute Museum in […]
Joey Payeur Aaron McDowell (22) and Brett Mann (33) were among a host of Muskies looking to deliver a pile of pain to Elmwood quarterback Braydin Chicoine during the first quarter of the Giants’ 35-0 win over the black-and-gold in quarter-final action Friday in Winnipeg.
Staff Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft will be heading to Minneapolis next month to help lobby Canadian Consul General Jamshed Merchant for funds for the annual International Tug-of-War here. Council received an invitation from International Falls Coun. Cynthia Jaksa asking if a representative would like to go on a joint-visit to see […]
Press Release As Hallowe’en approaches, communities throughout the region are preparing for a night when our streets will be filled with thousands of young ghosts and goblins. This year marks the 11th anniversary of “Project Safe Hallowe’en,” a partnership consisting of the OPP, Treaty #3 Police Service, Dryden City Police […]
Duane Hicks Gary Smith, left, of Energy Fundamentals Group (EFG) LP, Scott Pepper of the National Energy Board, Cris Kemp of EFG, and Fort Frances Fire Chief Frank Sheppard discussed strategy during a mock emergency this morning on Fourth Street West from the CN station to York Avenue. The scenario […]
Duane Hicks Anna McNay organized winter coats by size yesterday as more and more people dropped them off at the East End Hall for the Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville’s annual coat drive. Those in need can drop by the hall tomorrow and Thursday from 1-3 p.m. and get free […]
Joey Payeur The game wasn’t entirely beautiful but at the end of it, the Fort Frances Lakers were a perfect 10. A four-goal first period provided the Lakers all the spark they needed in a 6-2 win over the visiting Wisconsin Wilderness on Saturday night. The victory was the 10th-straight […]
