Amos Brielmann, a member of the research committee of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association, told area cattlemen at the RRCA’s annual meeting last Wednesday that there’s an almost 100 percent infestation rate of liver fluke among Rainy River District cattle. Last fall, Brielmann received a call from a meat inspector […]
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After reviewing the year-end financial statements for water and sewer, Emo Reeve Ed Carlson has determined there are enough funds to refurbish the exterior of the water treatment plant located near the waterfront there. The project is set to take place this year, once the weather is favourable. Not only […]
With calving season right around the corner, the following is Part 1 of an article on congenital defects that can occur in cattle: Congenital defects can cause abortion or be present at time of birth. They are uncommon, but do occur in most breeds of cattle. Defects are abnormalities in […]
The Stratton sales barn is in need of some upgrades. That was the word from Barn Modification Committee member Aarne Hahkala at the annual meeting of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association last Wednesday evening in Stratton. Hahkala said the committee toured the facility in November and came up with a […]
Teresa Hazel, right, director of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care, gave a fundraising update this morning on-air with B93•FM hosts Mike Alan and Jenni Condon during the “Just Imagine” campaign “radio-a-thon” and pancake breakfast. The public was encouraged to drop by the cafeteria at La Verendrye Hospital, enjoy a […]
Bob Mathieson, left, the chef at La Verendrye Hospital, served up soup to Tammy Kellar as a prelude to the main course Sunday evening during the local Alzheimer Society’s second-annual “Chef’s Charity Dinner and Auction” at the Fort Frances Curling Club. About 70 people attended the fundraiser. —Duane Hicks photo
Caitlin Reimer offered up a sample of Safeway Signature sandwiches to customers walking through the deli department Friday afternoon during the grand reopening at the newly-renovated Canada Safeway store. Over 20 different types of products, ranging from salad dressing to meatballs, were being given out to customers looking for a […]
Lincoln Rowlinson, left, of the Ministry of Natural Resources, pointed out some areas on a map to local resident Mark McKelvie last Wednesday afternoon during a public review of the proposed insect pest management program to control jack pine budworm. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk took part in a shootout during the NHL Legends game Friday night at the Ice for Kids Arena. Proceeds from game went to the “Just Imagine” campaign. —Alex Cruickshank photos
FORT FRANCES—With the fundraising total for the “Just Imagine” campaign to purchase a CT Scanner at La Verendrye Hospital now over $1 million, the campaign chair asked Fort Frances town council Monday night to help reach its $1.5 million goal. Deane Cunningham suggested the town give $25,000 to the campaign, […]
Robert Moore students Jessica Phung and Beth Ward, middle, acted as peer mediators in a “dispute” between Maddisyn Angus, left, and Danielle Jackson during peer mediation training there yesterday. The volunteers from Grades 5 and 6 learned how to be peacekeepers by teacher Rhian MacIver, and will spend one lunch […]
Town council is proposing to pass an amendment to the current business licensing bylaw to require parental consent for people under the age of 15 to operate amusement machines in businesses operating within the municipality. Clerk Glenn Treftlin said this morning the amendment stems from a recommendation of the Planning […]
