Jonathan Wood is turning the big 2-0 this Friday, but the only plans he has set in stone for that day is a job interview at the Abitibi-Consolidated mill here. But while he’s looking forward to landing a summer job here at home after attending school in Sudbury, Wood may […]
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The Muskie boys’ and girls’ soccer teams had a tough time at the St. John’s Ravenscourt tournament in Winnipeg over the weekend, dropping five of six matches collectively—all of them shutouts. “I don’t know. We had a rough weekend,” said Adam Craig, co-coach of the girls’ squad. “We didn’t have […]
Fort Frances Youth Soccer took to the pitches at the St. Francis Sportsfields on Monday evening with a record registration eclipsing the 700 mark. “It’s the biggest we’ve ever had,” past president Rick Chambers said in between juggling late registration entries. “There’s over 700 kids out there. It’s quite successful.” […]
On Saturday, five members from Northwest Tae Kwon Do clubs in Fort Frances and Stratton attended a tournament at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. The Can-Am Games tournament was hosted by Kang’s Tae Kwon Do academy of Winnipeg. There were almost 400 participants from Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota. Team […]
The 2007 season is fast approaching for the Borderland Racing Association, which will have lots of events lined up throughout the entire summer. A work bee has been planned for this Saturday (May 5) at 9 a.m. at the track and everyone is invited to come and help out throughout […]
If you were in Stratton over the weekend, chances were it was to participate in big business at the Stratton sales barn. The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association held its annual spring sale. “We will sell anything, even your chickens, at this sale,” sales manager Russell Richards noted Monday. They did […]
A Grassy Narrows First Nation man faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with a death that occurred there Saturday. Clifford Kokopenace, 24, was charged in connection with the death of Taylor Assin, 22, also of Grassy Narrows First Nation. Kokopenace presently is in custody at the Kenora District Jail. […]
The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market will open for the season here Saturday (May 5) to supply district residents with crafts, produce, baking, and many other local products. Manager Deb Cornell said she’s looking forward to a great season. “Farmers’ markets are the fastest-growing portion of the food sales industry,” she […]
Deb Cornell and Bill Darby of the Rainy River Elk Company, along with Amos and Heidi Brielmann of Pine River Ranch, were presented with awards in Thunder Bay on Friday for their agricultural innovation. The five-year, $2.5-million Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence recognizes the innovation Ontario farmers use in […]
The United Church ladies will prepare their best dainties and sandwiches for their annual spring tea this Sunday (May 6) from 2-4 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. A bake sale, crafts, and auction also will add to the fun. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children five and […]
Nineteen-year-old Samantha Manty is one of nine Canadians who are bound for Brazil and Quebec as part of the Canada World Youth program. Manty and the other youths will volunteer their time in host communities assisting with environmental, social, and educational projects. The program consists of two three-month phases: one […]
Time to clean out the garage! District residents will be able to properly dispose of old paint, oil, and other materials they’ve been storing up since last May when the fifth-annual Household Hazardous Waste Day get underway here Saturday. The event is slated from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Public […]
