A long-standing tradition will continue on Dec. 25 as the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau has begun planning for its 19th-annual community Christmas dinner. “We have something different this year and we’re very excited about it,” executive director Denise Audette said Monday afternoon. Instead of taking place at Knox United Church […]
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Two successful Canadian businesswomen in the world of quilting design are scheduled to lecture and give a workshop here in January. Cori Derksen and Myra Harder, of Blue Meadow Designs in Winkler, Man., are quilting teachers, authors of several pattern books, and have their own line of fabric with RJR […]
A change in date and time appeared to have only a positive effect on the 12th-annual “Spirit of Christmas” this year. The event, typically held on the last Sunday of November, was held two weeks earlier and began at 4 p.m. as opposed to later in the evening. “We didn’t […]
Plans for the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board to relocate from its offices on the 200 block of Scott Street to the 400 block are still underway, but the move likely will be pushed back. “The original date [to move] was March 1,” noted CAO Donna Dittaro. The […]
Although she was in England when it was first announced she had been named the 2006 “Citizen of the Year” in Fort Frances, June Keddie will back in time to be formerly honoured this Friday. Bill Gushulak, the 2000 “Citizen of the Year” and a member of the selection committee, […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team improved to 3-0 in NorWOSSA action after dumping the host Dryden Eagles 9-3 last night. Matthew McLellan led the offensive attack with a hat trick. The black-and-gold also got goals from Mitch Green, Taylor Jorgenson, Kyle Turgeon, George Halverson, Patrick Bobczynski, and Riley Caul. The […]
George Emes, the Edward Jones investment representative in Fort Frances, is hosting a free broadcast presentation entitled “Improve the State of Your Estate Plan” next Tuesday (Nov. 21) at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 318 Scott St. Having a thorough estate plan can make a major difference for your […]
BARWICK—Sunrise Meat and Sausage in Barwick was given permission by the Northwestern Health Unit to reopen Monday after being closed for almost two weeks. The action came after a weekend protest which eventually allowed district farmers to move meat condemned last week by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and […]
FORT FRANCES—The Northwest Catholic District School Board lost its chairman and 12-year trustee Monday night when Gerald Rousseau came last among the four candidates vying for the three Fort Frances seats on the board. “I’ll be very, very sad to see Gerry not on the board anymore. We started on […]
FORT FRANCES—He’s passionate about the sport—and it shows. Renowned Canadian curler Guy Hemmings used his enthusiasm and sense of humour last week to encourage students in schools across Rainy River District to give curling a try. “How many people think it is a sport for old men?” the former Quebec […]
FORT FRANCES—The only contested seat for the Rainy River District School Board on Monday was won by Glenda Belluz, who garnered 360 votes to Barbara Everett’s 259, according to unofficial results. “I was excited,” Belluz said Tuesday upon learning the outcome. “I’m glad it turned out the way it did. […]
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Silver Cross Mother Sadie Kowalchuk was escorted by Legion Br. #29 Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Bolland to lay a wreath at the cenotaph here during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony Saturday. The very well-attended service, which included various prayers and a recitation of “In Flanders Field,” was followed by a lunch at […]
