The defending Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League champions are off to a strong start again this season, earning victories in their first two games. Vianets (2-0) followed up last week’s 65-60 win over La Place Rendez-Vous with an 86-73 victory versus the Fort High Muskies (1-1) here Monday night. Darren […]
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The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards help organizations across the province ensure their volunteers receive the recognition they deserve. And Emo Chamber of Commerce president Colleen Vennechenko stressed at a meeting earlier this month that she’d like to see many of the community’s volunteers nominated this year. “I think Emo has […]
FORT FRANCES—The Ontario Municipal Board will be deciding in the next month whether local resident Allan T. Bedard’s appeal of Abitibi-Consolidated’s proposal to separate the power dam here will be dismissed, or whether there will be a hearing—and an opportunity—for local unions to make a case against the dam property […]
With Emo’s annual “Holly Daze” festivities going this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 1-2), Chamber of Commerce president Colleen Vennechenko hopes to see a good crowd out celebrating the season. “We’re hoping for good weather,” she remarked, though admitting she doesn’t know whether there will be snow for sliding and skating […]
With another successful Christmas parade under its belt, the local Business Improvement Association is keeping the holiday spirit alive and well in downtown Fort Frances with the annual “Lunch with Santa.” Slated for this Saturday (Dec. 2), the always-popular event is expected to draw hundreds of youngsters to Warp 9 […]
The annual Devlin/La Vallee community Christmas party is set to go Dec. 10, which is always a great way to get together before the holidays. The day begins at 2 p.m. with cards, board games, and tobogganing or outside events (weather permitting). This is a potluck event, so be sure […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River Ken Boshcoff met Monday with federal Agriculture minister Chuck Strahl and four of his senior staff to discuss the impact of this year’s drought on the farmers of the Rainy River, Kenora, Thunder Bay, and Algoma districts. Strahl was receptive and understanding of Boshcoff’s appeal. He has […]
If you’re looking for something different to do this New Year’s Eve, look no further! The Community New Year’s Eve BLAST at the Backus Community Centre over in International Falls will have it all: casino party games, including poker, blackjack, roulette, and others, live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres and […]
After a season of growing pains, the Muskie girls’ volleyball program appears poised for success. Both teams return predominantly veteran lineups this season which, according to coaches Jeff Rajala (juniors) and Duane Roen (seniors), should help the Muskies tremendously in their quest for a NorWOSSA title. Here’s a preview of […]
Town council approved a report to finalize the long-term development plan for upgrading the outdoor rink facilities here over the next three years. In the 2006/07 season, the town will complete relocating the north end rink and build two ice surfaces—a hockey rink (25 m x 56 m) with boards […]
Emo’s annual “Holly Daze” celebration this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 1-2) is not just popular because of the activities like the parade and fireworks. Special promotions in local businesses also tend to draw large crowds to the community. “It’s one of our busiest times of the year,” said Dan Loney […]
The Pictograph Art Gallery in Atikokan currently is holding its annual Christmas Market, featuring the art/craftworks of local artisans. Many, many items are on display for sale, including pottery, paintings, photography, woodcrafts, knitted and crochet items, note cards, decorations, tote and duffel bags, and much more. This market runs through […]
