The LCBO on Monday launched “Whisky in Focus,” its largest-ever whisky promotion, as sales of the popular spirit are projected to top $520 million by year-end—more than $16 million higher than last year. “Whisky is re-emerging as the preferred spirits drink for many Ontarians,” said Michael Riley, Business Unit Director, […]
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It was a Happy Thanksgiving for Conny Speiss of Thunder Bay, who won the $500 up for grabs Oct. 8 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winnings $30 for Oct. 7-13 were Tony and Dorothy Weir (Fort Frances), Jim Mallard (Atikokan), Jeff Hyatt (Devlin), […]
FORT FRANCES—A public meeting regarding plans for local walking and biking trails, also known as the “active transportation plan,” will be held next Tuesday (Oct. 23) at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre conference room. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft, chair of the Trail Network Steering Committee, said Tuesday the meeting […]
FORT FRANCES—The Northwest Catholic District School Board was updated on the Managing Information for Student Achievement initiative (MISA) at its regular meeting Tuesday night. Cindy Glavish, the board’s manager of Information Systems and MISA co-leader, explained this ministry initiative—now in its third and final year of funding—aims to have in […]
FORT FRANCES—Naotkamegwanning Emergency Medical Service recently has been established at Whitefish Bay First Nation—and is one of the first ambulance services operating in a First Nation community in the northwest region. Base supervisor Jeffrey White explained the initiative to have their own ambulance service started back in 2005. “Health services […]
FORT FRANCES—There’s an oasis located inside the local Family and Children’s Services office, complete with shimmering lights, soothing music, and appealing aromas. To some, it might look just like a simple white room with colourful objects scattered about. But for individuals with disabilities or developmental delays, this “oasis” offers a […]
While some bruins did have to be trapped and relocated after wandering into town this summer and fall, the number of nuisance bears reported here this year was down considerably. “It’s been one of the quietest years in a long time,” municipal bylaw enforcement/animal control officer Dave Egan said Tuesday […]
Fort Frances Theatre is having a giant costume and garage sale as the troupe is downsizing in order to move to a different storage location. Weather permitting, the costume sale will take place this Saturday (Oct. 20) at 1 p.m. at the West End Hall (behind the Legion Park). If […]
Failing to breach the NDP stronghold in Kenora-Rainy River, local Liberal candidate Mike Wood of Dryden garnered 5,753 votes (24.4 percent) to finish second in last Wednesday’s provincial election. A first-time provincial candidate, Wood admitted it was tough going up against the leader of the third party. “[Howard Hampton] certainly […]
The Muskie football team took on a tough team—cranky and emboldened by its first loss of the season—and bore the brunt of it, falling 65-0 here Friday afternoon against the heavily-favoured Kelvin Clippers. “I was happy with the effort,” Muskie head coach Vince Gouin said. “The boys played right to […]
The Big Spike Volleyball Tournament held over the weekend in Winnipeg attracted high school teams from throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, including the Muskie senior boys’ squad. Unfortunately for the black-and-gold, the competition proved a little too stiff. “It was a real learning experience,” head coach Brian Love said, laughing […]
Maintaining the seat he’s had since 1987, NDP leader Howard Hampton was re-elected as MPP for the Kenora-Rainy River riding in a landslide victory last Wednesday. Looking ahead to the next four years, Hampton said during his victory party at La Place Rendez-Vous that he clearly laid out issues crucial […]
