Duane Hicks Allan Katz started his new job as CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. here Monday, replacing Wayne Woods, who had held the position since 1999. Katz spent Monday and Tuesday meeting staff, as well as touring La Verendrye Hospital, Rainycrest Long-term Care, and the health centres in […]
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Heather Latter After another “less than desirable” turnout for last Tuesday night’s meeting to plan an all-inclusive Town of Fort Frances reunion in 2013, co-organizer Dave Ashworth said he and a few others have decided to take a different approach to the original idea, now pursuing a “musicians” reunion instead. […]
Duane Hicks With library CEO and chief librarian Margaret Sedgwick retiring at the end of June, the local library board is on the hunt for a new boss at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. “Margaret has been with us for more than 30 years, and we know that […]
Duane Hicks After 35 years at the Fort Frances Public Library, chief librarian and CEO Margaret Sedgwick will be retiring as of June 30. A milestone in Sedgwick’s career has been the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, which opened its doors in 2010. From the first feasibility study […]
Press Release This year, the International Day of Pink will take place Wednesday, April 11 across Rainy River District. On this day, communities can come together to celebrate diversity and work towards ending all forms of bullying and discriminatory behaviour. This is an opportunity for citizens of all ages to […]
Press Release Rainy River Resources Ltd. has signed a Participation Agreement (PA) with area First Nations with respect to the development and operation of its Rainy River Gold Project in Rainy River District. Inked with Naicatchewenin First Nation, Rainy River First Nations, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Lac La […]
Press Release Change is on the way at Knox United Church in Fort Frances. Easter is a time of year for new beginnings, and the members of Knox are excited about a new beginning to redesign the building to make it accessible. After extensive consultation with members and community users, […]
Lucas Punkari Members of the Border Skating Club only had a couple of weeks to put the finishing touches on their annual ice show, but last weekend’s “A Night at the Museum” left an awful lot to be impressed with. But as coach Penny McComb explained, there’s a lot more […]
Lucas Punkari Heading into Game 3 of the best-of-seven series for the Bill Salonen Cup tonight at the Ice For Kids Arena, the Fort Frances Lakers and Wisconsin Wilderness have more than lived up to their billing as the top two teams in the SIJHL this season. After two dramatic […]
Lucas Punkari Grade 12 student Tarran Romyn did a little bit of everything for the Muskie boys’ hockey team during the 2011/12 NorWOSSA season. Having spent time as both a defenceman and a forward, Romyn was a key contributor to the black-and-gold’s sixth-straight league crown and was rewarded for his […]
Lucas Punkari Thanks to the lack of snow on the ground for this time of the year, both Muskie soccer teams were able to make their way onto the pitch much earlier than they normally would. “It’s the earliest that I can recall ever having outdoor practices, and that goes […]
Lucas Punkari It seems like an annual problem for the Borderland Roller Derby League. Entering its third year of operation, the team is on the prowl for new members to come out and try the sport, especially with previous competitors leaving. “We’re still at a steady number with nine members, […]
