the OPP Shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday, Ontario Provincial Police officers, ambulance and fire department members responded to a single motor vehicle collision that took place on Highway 602, just west of the La Vallee River Bridge. The collision occurred when an eastbound driver of a motorcycle attempted to […]
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Peggy Revell Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton smiled alongside Nick Wihnan who was manning the griddle at Hampton’s annual pancake breakfast held this past Saturday morning. Locals turned out to the Sister Kennedy Centre for stacks of flapjacks and sausages, and to meet with Hampton.
Heather Latter Kenzie McClain, left, along with Evan and Alex Kabel participated in “Show and Tell” this morning at the Fort Frances Nursery School, which started up again last week. Spots are still available for the pre-school program and youngsters aged 2-5 are welcome. Call 274-5653 for more information.
Submitted Mike Johnson photographed this pelican at his home on Third Street West yesterday. Although not too far from the water, perhaps this feathered friend lost his way as he stayed in Johnson’s yard for several hours before wandering over to the graveyard.
Mitch Calvert From left to right, Muskie football veterans Britt Green, Dan Brunetta, and Tyler Abma ran hard during conditioning drills at Muskie Field on Friday. The black-and-gold continue practices this week in preparation for their season opener on Friday in Kenora against the Broncos.
Duane Hicks Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) students Michael Long, left, and Kevin Warwick were greeted at a “community welcome night” yesterday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. The third-year students will be working with local health-care professionals for 30 weeks to complete their comprehensive community clerkship year. This is […]
Peggy Revell Hockey Hall-of-Famer and Liberal MP Ken Dryden signed a copy of his book, “The Game,” for Judy Webster during yesterday evening’s barbecue fundraiser for the Liberal party at the Little Beaver Snow Park. With Ken Boshcoff—former Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP and current Liberal candidate for the next election—hosting […]
Mitch Calvert The drive to keep Junior ‘A’ hockey alive in Fort Frances is gaining steam. A drive to garner 100 season-ticket holders by the end of this week was deemed a success, with 59 paid and more than 100 confirmed for the 2009-10 SIJHL season. The not-for-profit, community-run effort […]
Duane Hicks It’s not too late for district residents to make an appointment to donate at the Canadian Blood Services’ fall donor clinic next Wednesday and Thursday at the Fort Frances High School gym. Interested donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or visiting www.blood.ca The […]
Staff The weekly skeet shoot Tuesday evening at the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club range by Frog Creek saw six shooters take aim. Scores were quite consistent across the board as the club gears up for its club championship Sept. 19. Tony Manuge fired scores of 23, 24, 23, and 22 […]
Heather Latter Greyhound Canada’s announcement yesterday stating it will stop service in Manitoba in 30 days, and discontinue it in Northwestern Ontario by Dec. 2, likely will have an impact locally if the proposed cuts go through. The international bus company wants the federal and provincial governments to step in, […]
Staff The relocation of the lookout tower from Pither’s Point to the waterfront by the Sorting Gap is scheduled to start next week. A Tom Jones Corp. representative said this morning the components of the newly-painted tower will be loaded up and transported to the site, located just east of […]
