Robin McCormick A variety of musicians and entertainers who typically perform at the monthly “Country Jams” at the Emo Legion will take to the stage there New Year’s Eve. The evening begins at 7 p.m. and wraps up at 10:30 p.m. Admission will be $5. • • • Congratulations to […]
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Dave Ogilvie The “Country Jam” sessions have been so well-attended by people from across the district, and beyond, that the musicians are planning to perform at a New Year’s Eve dance at the Emo Legion. The music will play from 7-10:30 p.m., with admission being $5. If you enjoy old-time […]
Henry Ottertail was the big winner in the Ganawendaasowin Treatment Program fundraiser draw, earning himself a four-wheeler. The second-place winner was Dennis Selman, who won $500, while the third- and fourth-place winners were Elvis Debungie and Tom and Val Crowe, who got $300 and $100, respectively. The raffle was a […]
Peggy Revell Christmas began with a story about a child born in a manger. Over the years, however, the season has inspired a wealth of tales of goodwill and wonder that cause young and old to fondly reminisce. “There’s nothing like good books for Christmas,” said retired teacher and local […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre now has eBooks available to patrons to borrow for free. Patrons may choose from more than 1,600 eBook titles through the Ontario Library Services Download Centre at http://downloadcentre.library.on.ca/ Available eBooks may be borrowed up to 14 days, and after downloading a […]
Staff People across the district opened their hearts once again this year to make sure the “Adopt an Angel” campaign was a success. “It was wonderful this year, it was fabulous,” enthused Debra Bruyere of Family and Children’s Services of the Rainy River District, which runs the annual campaign to […]
Press Release Increasing awareness about the urgent need for organ and tissue donation became a family effort this year for 87-year-old Honoria Groves. Her great-granddaughter, Alexandria, had a life-saving liver transplant this summer when she was five months old. Now that Honoria knows how important organ and tissue donation is, […]
the MNR A Colorado man has been fined $2,500 for shooting a black bear without a valid licence. Levi Larsen, of Denver, was fined $1,000 for unlawfully hunting a black bear, $1,000 for possessing a void licence, and $500 for exporting the bear out of Ontario without a permit. He […]
Press Release The cost of feeding your family has gone up 11 percent in Northwestern Ontario in the past year. Every year, the Northwestern Health Unit surveys grocery stores in our region to determine the cost of healthy food. That cost continues to increase. “The cost of feeding a family […]
Press Release It was hard to keep the Emo Penguins from taking flight during the Atom girls’ hockey tournament held there Dec. 10-12. The first game saw the Penguins battle the Fort Frances Rolling Lake Lightning to a 3-3 draw, with Sydney Beck earning game MVP honours. Avery Cates scored […]
Press Release Would you jump into Rainy Lake on New Year’s Day 10 times? The answer for the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions is “Yes, and willingly!” This Jan. 1 marks the 10th-annual “Polar Plunge,” staged by the club as a community fundraiser for youth groups and activities. Since the first […]
Dan Falloon Former Fort Frances Aquanaut Heather Dutton began her CIS swimming career as a member of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. But she’s since traded in horns for something a little more governmental after joining the University of Ottawa GeeGees for the 2010-11 season. Dutton broke school records in […]
