FORT FRANCES—Since developing a talent of writing rap music at the age of 14, Wade Friesen (a.k.a. Brok_Homz) always has been interested in releasing an album of his work. And recently he did just that. “I’d thought about it for the last two years,” said the 19-year-old from Alberton. “I […]
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FORT FRANCES—The Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce held its 72nd-annual general meeting last Thursday-Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous, seeing a total of 40 registered attendees and presenters come here from all corners of the region. In addition to getting up-to-date on topics relevant to economic development, the region, and […]
FORT FRANCES—“If you could do one or two things to improve the long-term economic health of the north, what would they be?” That’s the question Dr. Robert Rosehart has been asking communities around Northwestern Ontario over the past few months, including during a stop here Friday at the annual meeting […]
Have you had your check-up lately? Dr. Dimitrios Vergidis, chief of oncology at Regional Cancer Care in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, stressed the importance of early screening during a cancer program update Monday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous here. In Canada, the three most common types of […]
It’s been about five years in the works, but Scott Turvey of Fort Frances finally has gotten his new business off the ground, with it officially opening just weeks ago. EnviroClean Housekeeping Systems is a licensed, insured, bonded, and professional cleaning service for home or businesses using environmentally-responsible methods. “It’s […]
STRATTON—It’s becoming somewhat of a tradition. For the fourth year in a row, a student from the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program in Stratton has captured first place in the business plan competition for secondary students in the Kenora-Rainy River districts. Following in the footsteps of Heidi Friesen, Andrew Friesen, and […]
FORT FRANCES—The four candidates vying for the Kenora-Rainy River riding weighed in on what they’ll do to ensure there will be a future for regional industry, among other issues, during Tuesday night’s forum at the Civic Centre. Incumbent NDP MPP Howard Hampton, Liberal candidate Mike Wood (Dryden), PC candidate Penny […]
FORT FRANCES—In the midst of Mental Illness Awareness Week (Sept. 30-Oct. 6), Susan Marshall of Fort Frances was acknowledged in Ottawa through the Champions of Mental Health Awards, which celebrates the contributions of individuals to the advancement of the mental health agenda in Canada. Part of the celebration includes the […]
If waiting is the hardest part, this past week has been downright rough for the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres. After losing three-straight games to the Dryden Ice Dogs, the Sabres were saddled with a stretch of 10 days between games—having nothing to do until their tilt this Friday against the […]
Toronto Marlies forward Darryl Boyce lost this face-off to Mike Vigilante of the Manitoba Moose during their exhibition showdown Friday night at the Ice for Kids Arena here. Boyce lost the battle but won the war, scoring two goals en route to the 5-3 victory by the Marlies.
Angela Aucoin, winner of the local Northwestern Health Unit’s “Breastfeeding Star” photo contest, and her three-month-old son, Jarrett, received a framed copy of her winning photo from public health nurse Miranda Sigurdson on Monday. Oct. 1-7 is “World Breastfeeding Week 2007.” This year’s theme is “Early to Breast, Early to […]
Ethan Langyel made a dream catcher at the United Native Friendship Centre’s Aboriginal Head Start program booth last Thursday during the Family and Children’s Services children’s fair at Robert Moore School. Over 300 kids and their families came out for the inaugural event, which featured 24 different groups and services, […]
