Staff The Rainycrest Family Council is on the lookout for new members. “We invite anyone to join us—come out and be a part of us,” urged Bev Mylenchuk, the council’s secretary and communications officer. She, along with other council members, were busy this past Friday afternoon at the entryway of […]
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Staff The Fort Frances Lakers continue to build its roster for the 2011/12 SIJHL season, re-signing forward Ryan Wildman earlier this week. A native of South Porcupine, Wildman joined the Lakers last season after playing for the Timmins Majors ‘AAA’ program. He finished his rookie campaign with 12 goals and […]
Staff Forest fire activity and the fire hazard have increased to the point that a planned dispatch of FireRangers to Alberta this week has been cancelled, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported late yesterday. As well, when the remaining 374 Ontario fire staff in Alberta returns, they will not be […]
Press Release Children are not out on summer break yet but the Memorial Sports Centre already is busy with registration for its wide variety of summer programs. Many different camps are being offered, including arts and sports camps for two different age groups (five-seven and eight and older). Both the […]
Zoey Duncan Kerry Robertson and Stephanie Weir led their fellow Canada Post employees around the block in front of the post office here yesterday to protest being locked out by the Crown corporation. The picketers told passers-by that their mail was locked inside and so could not be delivered. The […]
Duane Hicks Lois Faragher worked on a watercolour painting yesterday during an open studio session at the Fine Line Art Gallery here. Artists can drop by Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and all day Wednesdays to work on projects and chat with other artists, with the fee being $5. In related […]
Peggy Revell Bev Mylenchuk, left, and Barb Gustafson were busy greeting all those who came through Rainycrest’s doors last Friday as they and other members of the family council worked to raise awareness about the many things it does.
Staff Those wanting to support one man’s crusade against prescription fees should keep an eye open for district resident Bruce Bellamy at the Canada Day parade here July 1. Bellamy, who will be carrying a “Nature & Science” sign in the parade, said he has begun a campaign against prescription […]
Staff Weechi-it-te-win Family Services held its annual spring ceremony and Cultural Teaching Days this week on its new property in La Vallee. This is one area where traditional teachings have not been lost, said one program director, so people came from surrounding First Nations’ communities, as well as from Minnesota […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who attended their annual “Strawberry Social,” which was held on Friday in the cafeteria at the Emo Health Centre, and all those who assisted by baking, setting up and serving. About 140 people attended, including residents of the Golden […]
Peggy Revell The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is ready to blow out the first candle on its birthday cake to celebrate its one-year anniversary. And with numbers rolling in for library usage since last June, the new building appears to be a hit with the public. “In our […]
Press Release The CNIB “Eye Van” is coming to Fort Frances next month, sponsored by the Fort Frances Lions Club. Do you have medical eye problems like abnormal vision, diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or a family history of eye disease? If so, contact your family doctor, optometrist, nurse practitioner, or […]
