Peggy Revell A pilot project between the Valley Adult Learning Association and the Super 8 Motel to improve employee skills in nearing the end of its first year—and comes with hopes other local employers will join in. “It’s been very successful,” VALA executive director Barb Duguay enthused about the pilot […]
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Heather Latter A new exhibit entitled “Eclectic Expressions,” featuring digital art by local artist Penny Faragher, opens tonight at the Fort Frances Museum. “My art is based on anything that holds a bit of fascination for me,” Faragher explained. “That could be architecture, design, trees, words—I love all of these […]
Jack Elliott In the spring, it is not only the young man’s fancy that turns to love. The same holds true for our feathered friends—and many of the courtships are very open and readily viewed by any interested observer. Some of the more exotic and secretive courtships you might think […]
Dave Ogilvie The unwelcome sight of snow did little to dampen the spring fever spirit of those who attended last week’s annual celebration in Emo. The inclement weather did, however, force the cancellation of the International Early Iron Club’s “Show and Shine” car show and the “chem-free grad” car wash. […]
Duane Hicks Local caterer Todd Moxham was guest chef at the “Focus on Canada” on April 13-14 at Hibbing Community College. Moxham, owner of Cater 2 U, said he was asked to come to the annual Global Understanding conference, which focuses on a different country each year, after making contacts […]
Peggy Revell Local men are being asked to slip on a pair of red four-inch high heels later this month—then walk a mile—to stand up against rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. It’s all part of the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event slated for Thursday, April 28 from […]
Duane Hicks Riverside Community Counselling Services will be part of a province-wide network of services and support for male survivors of sexual abuse. The province announced last week it will establish a comprehensive network of 45 agencies across Ontario to co-ordinate the delivery of specialized services for male victims, adding […]
Duane Hicks Area residents soon will have the chance to vote online as to which businesses offer top-notch customer service here in Rainy River District. Some 28 district businesses signed up for the Rainy River Future Development Corp.’s 2011 Customer Service “People’s Choice” Online Challenge by Friday’s deadline. These include […]
Heather Latter A warm and charming Margaret Trudeau offered up an inspirational message of hope for those suffering, or knew of someone who is suffering, with mental illness during her presentation here last Thursday evening in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental […]
Duane Hicks With a number of requests to make this year’s bass tournament a reality up for town council approval, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is intent on making the event viable this year—and beyond. At a meeting between council and FFCBC directors last Thursday afternoon to discuss various […]
Heather Latter On the final day of a week-long trip to Churchill, Man. last October, local photographer Shannon Curtis captured an image that would earn him national recognition. Called “Waiting for Ice,” the photo shows a sub-adult polar bear asleep on a rock—patiently awaiting the winter freeze on Hudson Bay […]
Lucas Punkari Despite getting shellacked 7-2 by the Bentley Generals (Alberta) in the Allan Cup semi-finals in Kenora on Friday night, the Fort Frances Thunderhawks made a lot of noise and impressed those in attendance in their first appearance at the national senior amateur men’s championship. “Before we left, I […]
