FORT FRANCES—Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them and lift them up forever. (Psalms 28:9) As part of its mission to reach out to fellow community members in need, the new Community Care Ministry at the Apostolic Way United Pentecostal Church here is offering “a helping hand in […]
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FORT FRANCES—The coming year will be a busy one for Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff, with the Liberal MP focusing on issues such as the drought, a local abattoir, and forestry. The drought—estimated to have cost the local cattle industry $3.6 million—will be one of the first items on […]
FORT FRANCES—The agriculture community in Rainy River District had its share of hardships last year, with a lack of rain making conditions difficult to grow produce and raise livestock as well as the provincial government abruptly enforcing regulations regarding the processing of uninspected meat. So what will 2007 hold for […]
FORT FRANCES—One of Rainy River District’s bigger projects this coming year will be the continuous planning and building of an abattoir to service the area. And after meeting their deadlines in 2006, the board of directors is on target to meet its goals for the new year. “When the board […]
Lorne Gill showed his patriotism Monday before jumping into the icy waters of Rainy Lake at the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” behind La Place Rendez-Vous. Gill won a prize for best costume and was the event’s top fundraiser ever, with $3,522. —Melanie Béchard photo
Museum curator Pam Hawley looked over her plans for the placement of new cupboards in the upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum. The upper level is nearly complete, and is not only more spacious for the new exhibit that will be installed there, but sports refurbished hardwood floors, track lighting […]
The Lions Park in Emo was full of people sliding on Friday afternoon, as both youth and adults took advantage of the snow-covered hill. Here, Megan Middel of Chicago was all smiles as she took her turn. —Heather Ogilvie photos
Troy Woolsey and his nephew, Adam George, enjoyed a day of tobogganing down the side of the overpass here last Thursday. The hill was packed with kids of all ages enjoying the holiday break. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Ethan Jordbro, 14, looked on as Jillian Gustafson, 11, lunged for a shot during play at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual junior tournament last Thursday at the Memorial Sports Complex. Gustafson beat Jordbro in five sets to capture the ‘C’ division title. Anniss Seid won the ‘A’ division while […]
Jay Desrosiers joyfully leaped into Rainy Lake in some hockey gear yesterday afternoon during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” behind La Place Rendez-Vous. Desrosiers and co-worker Jenni Condon both represented B•93 FM at the event. —Melanie Béchard photo
Katie Black made a splash as she hit the water during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” yesterday. Black is a member of the Fort Frances High School Leo Club, a youth division of the Lions Club. —Melanie Béchard photo
FORT FRANCES—The 56 jumpers participating in the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” on New Year’s Day raised more than $19,000 for local charities. Lorne Gill set a new record for the most money raised for the jump, with $3,522. Jim Martindale was next at $1,525, followed by Jillian Gustafson […]
