Staff An information session for candidates in this fall’s municipal election, originally scheduled for next Tuesday at the Civic Centre, has been cancelled due to a lack of interest. Fort Frances clerk Glenn Treftlin said yesterday that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing won’t be coming here to host […]
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Staff It took a pair of tries to get the game in, but once it began, it was over in a hurry. The host Big Grassy Braves, who finished the RRDFL regular season in fourth place, made quick work of the sixth-place Sabaskong Cubs last night, drilling their way to […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton said more Northern Ontario forest sector jobs will be put at risk if the McGuinty Liberals allow AbitibiBowater to sell off its hydro dams. “AbitibiBowater’s hydro dams in Northwestern and Northeastern Ontario have provided paper mills in Fort Frances and Iroquois Falls with […]
Staff Megan Veniot was crowned as the 2010 Emo Fair queen following the talent portion of the annual pageant last night at the Emo arena. Elysia Huitikka was named First Princess, and also captured the Dorothy Bonot Memorial Award for leadership, promptness, and a willingness to help others. Hillary Brown […]
the OPP Officers from the Dryden and Ignace OPP are investigating an incident involving found human remains along Highway 17, 25 km east of Ignace. The remains were found Tuesday by individuals who were blueberry picking in the area. These individuals, in turn, reported the discovery to the OPP in […]
Duane Hicks Megan Veniot, far left, was all smiles after being crowned the 2010 Emo Fair Queen last night at the Emo arena. She was joined on stage by First Princess Elysia Huitikka, Second Princess Hillary Brown, and Alyssa Mutz.
Peggy Revell Keagan Morrison took a big step up onto the bus with a little help from Whitney Guimond during the second session of yesterday morning’s “First Riders” program. The annual program introduced youngsters to school bus safety as well as took them on a ride to learn the ropes […]
Dan Falloon Byron Stewart displayed a proper two-foot stop during a power skating camp at the Memorial Sports Centre yesterday afternoon. The week-long camp focused on the fundamentals of skating, including strides, backwards skating, and stopping. Stewart was joined by 10 other participants in the session.
Peggy Revell Grace Petsnick, Kiera Sherlock, Ellie Petsnick, and Jerzi Calder enjoyed some delicious ice cream sundaes yesterday afternoon as the Church of the Holy Spirit wrapped up its Kids’ Day Camp, which ran from Monday to Thursday this week. The free camp offered Christian-based activities, songs, stories, arts, and […]
Dan Falloon If Fort Frances is going to be declared Canada’s “Ultimate Fishing Town,” the help of local residents is needed—and fast. The first round of voting in the World Fishing Network contest is now underway and will continue until Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. local time at www.wfn.tv/ultimate-fishing-town From […]
Staff Rain postponed Rainy River District Fastball League post-season action Tuesday night. The Sabaskong Cubs were slated to visit the Big Grassy Braves to determine which squad would advance to face the Barwick Knights. But the game was not completed and instead will be played tonight. That will bump back […]
Duane Hicks Nutrition grad Rylee Blasky quizzed students in a game of “Nutrition Jeopardy” yesterday afternoon at La Verendrye during “Nutrition Survival 101”—an educational session for new or returning post-secondary students on campus. Blaksy and registered dietitian Rooksana Randeree taught the four students on hand the importance of healthy eating, […]
