FORT FRANCES—A decision by the local public school board to contract out busing services in Atikokan has left students and parents concerned it will negatively affect their school programs, though the board denies this is the case. The Rainy River District School Board voted against a motion to replace the […]
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FORT FRANCES—The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Rainy River Future Development Corp. and Town of Fort Frances, is looking for input as to how the town can better retain businesses and encourage economic growth with a new survey that was launched here Monday. During an open […]
No money for forestry, FedNor, or farmers. That’s the message Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff is delivering after the Harper government unveiled its second budget Monday afternoon in the House of Commons. “There is no financial assistance for our struggling forest sector, no mention of funding to FedNor for […]
An array of activities are being planned for this year’s “Spring Fever Days” in Emo, which will run April 19-21. Colleen Vennechenko, president of the Emo Chamber of Commerce, noted at Monday night’s meeting that many of the events already are confirmed. District residents can look forward to a display […]
FORT FRANCES—While spring only sprung today (at least officially), the local Chamber of Commerce already has flowers on the brain as it gears up for its annual beautification program, “Project Petunia.” The Chamber will be hanging more than 60 baskets in June to brighten up the stretch of King’s Highway […]
EMO—It’s Atikokan, not Emo or Fort Frances, that will host the banquet where regional volunteers will be recognized by the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. Emo Chamber of Commerce president Colleen Vennechenko explained at Monday’s meeting that the community which nominates the most volunteers hosts the banquet—and Atikokan accounted for 65 […]
The 2006-07 Muskie boys’ hockey team has built an impressive résumé. The black-and-gold went undefeated (17-0-1) during the NorWOSSA regular season. And they swept the two best-of-three playoff series—first against the Kenora Broncos in the semi-finals and then the Dryden Eagles for the league crown. They boast both the NorWOSSA […]
David Kaun’s high school curling career has come full circle. After three years of frustration, Kaun is back competing at the all-Ontario championships this week for the first time since his freshman year. The Muskie skip—along with third Mike Badiuk, second Sean Murray, lead Travis Showalter, and alternate Ben Robinson—qualified […]
These five lambs stuck close by their mother during feeding time last week on Mark Gerber’s farm. It was the first time the baby sheep, born on Mar. 10, ventured outdoors. It was also the first time Gerber has had five lambs born at once. Ewes typically give birth to […]
Lexi Caul, left, Chelsey Skirten, Shilo Beck, and Carly Steinke goofed around in the pool at the Memorial Sports Centre on Friday afternoon as they, like many other youngsters, enjoyed their last day of March Break. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Nine-year-old Shanleigh Fryer had her mother, Lorina, double check the information on her registration form as she signed up for Fort Frances Youth Soccer yesterday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. FFYS registration will be held there again tomorrow (Thursday, March 22) from 6-8 p.m. The soccer season will run […]
Katelin Gurniak, seven, joined about 20 other children in a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Fort Frances Public Library on Thursday. The kids made candy bowls out of green felt. –Melanie Béchard photo
