FORT FRANCES—A year ago, Emo native Taylor Latimer was faced with a difficult decision. The promising 13-year-old figure skater had just been accepted to train full-time at the prestigious Mariposa School of Skating in Barrie, Ont. And while the allure of training with some of the best coaches in Canada […]
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EMO—Rainy River Resources Ltd., a junior exploration company currently working in Richardson Township, updated the public last Thursday afternoon on its Rainy River Project. Company president Nelson W. Baker highlighted the continued positive results they are acquiring for about 40 people who turned up at the Emo Legion. “We think […]
FORT FRANCES—It wasn’t an easy decision for Alberton council to make, but former councillor Mike Ford eventually was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the recent resignation of Coun. Yves DeGagne. Ford, who unsuccessfully ran for reeve in November’s municipal election, and resident Chane Rissman were the two applicants […]
FORT FRANCES—District singer and songwriter Sandra Allan will be recording three songs in Winnipeg on Sunday in hopes of beginning her musical career. And she attributes the opportunity, in part, to her friends and other district residents who have supported her along the way. “They’ve just be so nice and […]
Celebrating his 100th birthday, Walter Andrusco, centre, his son, Billy Andrusco, and daughter, Leda Beck, posed for photographers during a surprise birthday party held for him at the Ukrainian Hall yesterday afternoon. The crowd of well-wishers included Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis and Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff, who […]
Keira Strickland got a basket of goodies as she visited with the Easter Bunny at the Fort Frances Nursery School at Knox United Church on Wednesday morning.—Melanie Béchard photo
Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 service officer Glen Westover, left, was escorted by Sgt.-at-Arms Bob Bolland as he approached the cenotaph Monday afternoon to lay a wreath during the local celebration of the 90th anniversary of Vimy Ridge. Westover’s father had fought in the historic battle during the First World […]
Jaclyn Davey and her son, Drake, of Emo enjoyed a delicious walleye meal at the Legion there Friday during the annual Good Friday fish fry. More than 300 people attended, or placed take-out orders, with the proceeds going to the Legion branch for upkeep and maintenance. There also were many […]
Michelle Cournoyer lunged for the birdie during NorWOSSA qualifier action last Wednesday at Fort High. Cournoyer was one of 110 competitors from five schools vying for the right to advance to the NorWOSSA championships being held today in Kenora. —Alex Cruickshank photo
FORT FRANCES—Upon a recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee, town council approved a one-time donation of $1,000 towards a new bursary being established in honour of former councillor Struchan Gilson at its regular meeting Monday night. “Thank you for the generous donation,” said Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft, who proposed […]
The annual Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts opened on Monday, April 9 with the Vocal portion. Here are the results: •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Introductory Grade—1. Lemuel Carradice; •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 2—1. Kassidy Fryer 2. Isaac Firth; •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 3—1. Taylor Shouldice […]
Zander Chalupsky attempted a breakaway against goaltender Lane Skallman during tryouts for the Junior Thunder ‘AAA’ team yesterday at the Ice for Kids Arena.—Alex Cruickshank photo
