Mitch Calvert The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team couldn’t handle a swarming defence by the Dryden Eagles in a 21-12 loss at the “Fish Tank” yesterday that dropped them into second place in the NorWOSSA standings. See story inside.
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Peggy Revell With the steel going up and work progressing, the new Robert Moore School here is taking shape. The steel work is being done by the crew which also is doing it at the new library site. In related news, the Rainy River District School Board currently is taking […]
Duane Hicks Pamela Colfer, left, and Patty Stefanick put more “apples” up on the front window at Shoppers Drug Mart as part of its “Tree of Life” campaign, which wraps up tomorrow and so far has raised about $1,500. Shoppers are asked to purchase a “leaf” for a loonie, a […]
Heather Latter Debbie Jean, JK teacher at St. Michael’s School, used a UVA light to check for germs on the hands of her students. The special “GlitterBug” fluorescent lotion allows kids to have fun while learning about germs and proper handwashing techniques. The “GlitterBug” handwashing kit has been offered to […]
Mary Jane Pearson The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary once again is hosting a fall tea this Saturday (Oct. 17) from 2-4 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church. This church, located just east of the overpass, was chosen because of its size and handicap accessibility. Last year was a huge […]
Staff The Associates of St. Marguerite du Youville once again is holding its annual winter coat drive. They want clean, used winter coats in good condition for women, children, and especially men, to be able to give away to the needy. Those who want to donate coats can drop them […]
Press Release The Community Arts and Heritage Project will be presenting a number of “show and tell” and “learn and grow” opportunities in Fort Frances during the week of Oct. 17-23. Lila Cano, co-ordinator with the CAHEP program in Thunder Bay, will facilitate a number of sessions in the community. […]
Duane Hicks Local Government Week, an initiative aimed at enabling Ontario’s youth and other citizens to learn about local government, as well as become more informed and engaged members of the community, runs Oct. 18-24. Council officially proclaimed next week “Local Government Week” in the Town of Fort Frances, with […]
Staff Call them a colourful way to raise awareness. Dozens of flowers have been distributed to long-term care facilities and seniors’ manors across the district to mark the province’s official Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Oct. 19. The flowers—mainly mums and a few other varieties—have been provided by the local […]
Staff Seen by many as a kick-off to the holiday season in Fort Frances, the 52nd-annual Christmas “Parade of Lights” has been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28. As first reported in Friday’s Daily Bulletin, Causeway General Insurance Brokers Ltd. will be heading up the event this year, taking the reins […]
Staff At its regular meeting Tuesday night, town council: •approved the renewal of the town’s insurance policy with Aon Reed Stenhouse, at no rate increase, for the period of Nov. 1, 2009-Oct. 31, 2010; •approved a travel expense claim for CAO Mark McCaig in the amount of $151. This is […]
Duane Hicks A Thunder Bay man is making headway in his mission to create dialogue about building healthy food relationships through education, awareness, and advocacy. Touting the message “Against Obesity, Not Against Obese People,” Paul Murphy, a recovering binge-eater, is continuing to try and raise awareness of obesity-related issues through […]
