The Fort Frances Public Library held it’s first “car rally” last Wednesday night to help create some added awareness for its “Building for the Future fundraising campaign. “We wanted to hold an activity that would be fun for everyone and get people hyped up about the library campaign and its […]
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At last Wednesday’s regular council meeting, members of the Township of Alberton agreed to support improved digital cellular and high speed internet service in Northwestern Ontario. The passed resolution authorized Reeve Mike Hammond to submit a letter of support for Rainy River Future Development Corp’s application for funding for the […]
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres were unveiled as the newest SIJHL franchise on Saturday, with Wayne Strachan confirmed as the team’s head coach. The Sabres were introduced to the community at a press conference held by Strachan, owner Carolyn Kellaway, vice president Nancy Gardiman, SIJHL president Ron Whitehead and Fort […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board passed its budget for the 2007/08 school year on Saturday, and remains in a balanced position. “It was a good budget,” said Mary-Catherine Kelly, director of education. “We had really worked hard in the fall to make sure that we had really planned appropriately […]
While NWOTA and local tourism-based businesses have been complaining that the tough standards held by Fort Frances Border Services officials are keeping American dollars out of the region, many tourists from south of the border have nothing but praise for Canadian customs officials. “Always been very nice, very great. Always […]
We accepted the challenge from the Fort Frances Public Library to enter their fundraising car rally for the “Building for the Future Campaign” held last week. B-93 fm, the other media outlet in town, also signed-up for the Library’s challenge. In order to hype up the event, we decided to […]
About 40 people from across the district attended the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Rainy River Future Development Corporation in Rainy River Thursday evening. The nominating committee presented five names for election at the AGM. One more candidate, Gord Armstrong of Rainy River, was nominated from the floor. Three […]
The Emo Spray Park committee is planning a barbecue for the end of the month, but it won’t be a regular barbecue—it’s been deemed a “Spray ‘n Slide” party. A giant 100 ft. “water slide” (a slip ‘n slide-type mat) and several sprinklers will be set up at the Lions […]
The classroom looks ordinary, save for a pair of soccer balls and a pile of flags, sitting on a table. Names are posted on desks, a projector sits at the front of the room, and instructor Tom Doyle stands at the front, looking equal parts jock and history teacher. “The […]
Fort Frances Youth Soccer wrapped a season that was both significant and at times difficult on Saturday, but organizers didn’t catch any breaks on the last day of the year. “We lost our trophies! We don’t know where they are,” laughed vice president Tara Redford. “So our goal for next […]
Representatives from Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. were on hand at the 20th annual Strawberry Social in Emo on Friday to honour the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary. “Thanks to all members for the outstanding dedication to your local hospital and also to health care in the Rainy River District,” […]
With soccer being one of the fastest growing sports in Canada it should be no surprise that children in the community of Emo have been bitten by the soccer bug. In three short season’s the Emo soccer league has doubled in size and developed a first-class reputation. “It’s great to […]
