Press Release Local MPP Sarah Campbell is calling on the province to go beyond jurisdictional excuses and commit to a serious effort to save the freshwater research station known as the Experimental Lakes Area. “Ten days from now, the Experimental Lakes Area is scheduled to close as a result of […]
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Lucas Punkari Taylor Whitehead worked on his serve at the Fort High gym yesterday afternoon as he warmed up for a senior boys’ match during a NorWOSSA exhibition tournament. Whitehead, who is in Grade 9, was a perfect 12-0 to lead the way for the Muskies, who now will travel […]
Lucas Punkari John Dora cleared the puck out of harm’s way after Lakers’ goalie Talor Joseph made a big save last night during the home squad’s 6-1 win over the Dryden Ice Dogs in Game 1 of their best-of-seven semi-final showdown. Game 2 goes tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
Heather Latter It might not look like it outside but residents at Rainycrest, such as Norma Pattison, were treated to a taste of spring yesterday as five little lambs visited the seniors’ home. Mark Gerber, who brought in the two-day-old lambs, said he just wanted to bring some smiles to […]
Press Release Local MP John Rafferty has given the 2013-14 federal budget a failing grade. “The budget that was tabled today [Thursday] will not help families and businesses who are struggling in Northwestern Ontario,” Rafferty charged. “It looks like the Harper government is just playing a shell game with this […]
Staff The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board passed its 2013 budget yesterday, bringing with it a decrease of 1.02 percent in costs to the municipalities. “The board, staff, and management at the DSSAB have worked very hard over the past year to hold costs and return funds to […]
Lucas Punkari A four-goal outburst in just over six minutes of the second period proved to be the difference last night as the Fort Frances Lakers cruised to a 6-1 win over the visiting Dryden Ice Dogs in Game 1 of their best-of-seven semi-final series. “We were pretty powerful during […]
the OPP On March 19, Rainy River District OPP officers received a report of a theft from a seasonal cottage in the Lake of the Woods Township. A police investigation determined the following property was stolen by culprits(s): •one 1998 green-and-tan coloured 17’ Lund; •one 1997 green 115 h.p. Johnson […]
Lucas Punkari Nicole Evans filled out sign-up forms for her children Tuesday night as Fort Frances Youth Soccer held the first of two registration nights. Those who missed out still can register by contacting an FFYS board member. For more information, call Mariah Trivers (274-4794) or Catherine McGuire (274-4007).
Staff With the deadline at 2 p.m. tomorrow, local groups and service clubs aimed at helping youths and families are reminded to get their applications in for a portion of the Moffat Family Fund. Town administrative assistant Lori Pattison said this morning that only four applications have been turned in […]
Lucas Punkari Chelsea Mosley, left, Ashley Croswell, and Sophie Potvin-Begin began work on a group routine yesterday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena as members of the Border Skating Club started to prepare for their annual ice show. This year’s show, entitled “Confessions of the Shopaholics,” will take place […]
Duane Hicks Nell Laur of the local Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) spoke to Colombus Place residents yesterday about misuse of the power of attorney. S.A.L.T. recently started to do presentations on elder abuse and hopes to continue to do so in future. Groups interested in hosting a presentation […]
