Peggy Revell There were plenty of cheers, applause, and a long list of “thank yous” as residents from across the district gathered last Thursday for the long-awaited opening ceremony of the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir in Emo. More than 200 people turned out to take a tour of $2-million, […]
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Dan Falloon The United States Hockey League probably would look a lot different without Fort Frances native Gino Gasparini. When Gasparini took over as commissioner in 1995, the USHL was an eight-team circuit with low attendance numbers. Now, the highest-tiered junior league in the U.S. is up to 14 teams […]
Heather Latter From locations to designs and donations, those on hand for last Wednesday’s meeting regarding the development of a larger community garden here brought forth plenty of ideas to help get the project off the ground. “There are a lot of really great ideas,” enthused Becky Holden, a health […]
Duane Hicks The Northwestern Health Unit has finalized a new strategic plan for 2010-12, with an emphasis on accountability, fiscal responsibility, partnerships, and measurable goals. One new result of that will be an annual public health report card, said health unit CAO Mark Perrault, who was accompanied by health unit […]
Duane Hicks The fact the Town of Fort Frances is facing a very tough budget year, and more to come down the road, was made clear to council at Monday’s budget meeting, prompting a full review of services for all divisions to find ways to lower the operating budget. Fort […]
Duane Hicks Safe Communities Rainy River District saluted four local people for their continuing work in safety Saturday afternoon during the annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association at the local Legion. Bob Swing, chair of Safe Communities Rainy River District, presented certificates of achievement to Tyler […]
Duane Hicks A district transportation committee wants to address the lack of public transportation for area residents, and create accessible and affordable public transportation between Rainy River and Fort Frances. But it also needs leaders and residents to come together to speak as one voice. Gerd O’Sullivan, who sits on […]
Staff Local green thumbs can gear up for the gardening season as the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market here will be hosting a seed exchange on Feb. 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. “It’s just something fun to do in the winter when people are looking at seed catalogues,” Deb Cornell said […]
Dan Falloon Some days you just run out of ammo. The Fort Frances Snipers Atom ‘AA’ hockey team found that out the hard way Sunday, falling 3-2 to the Thunder Bay Elks in the final of their home tourney. The game was a back-and-forth affair where the home side just […]
Dan Falloon It’s starting to appear that some home cooking is just what the doctor ordered for the Fort Frances Lakers. Going into last night’s game with the Sioux Lookout Flyers here, the Lakers (11-25-4) were 3-1 on their season-high six-game homestand. The Lakers’ only setback so far was a […]
Dan Falloon It just took one hockey highlight two years ago to inspire Randy Hogan. “It all started when [Florida Panthers’ forward] Richard Zednik got his neck cut two Februarys ago,” the Fort Frances resident recalled. “I just thought that could happen to anyone, even our kids. “It only takes […]
Dan Falloon There wasn’t much to do to fend off a slow start. The Muskie junior girls’ volleyball squad—sporting a 1-4 record in NorWOSSA play—were at a distinct disadvantage to start the season after not playing any pre-season games, but have since become more comfortable after some battles. “We definitely […]
