Russ Fortier stepped down from his post as reeve of the Township of Emo last week, citing “personal reasons” for the sudden departure. “I’m tired, worn out,” he said Friday morning. “It’s time to take care of myself.” He said although it was a difficult decision, he gave notice to […]
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After a successful season with the Muskie girls’ hockey team, 15-year-old Nina Bird of Fort Frances is moving to Thunder Bay to play for the ‘AAA’ Queens. Bird was selected to play on the team after an intense three-day tryout in late May. “I didn’t [expect to make it]. I […]
While most students were eagerly awaiting the last day of school, Fort Frances High School student Rylee Nixon was making plans to attend a week-long computer science seminar at the University of Waterloo. The Computer Science Seminar for Young Women, sponsored by Imperial Oil, is a unique opportunity for selected […]
The local Salvation Army ended its “Red Shield Appeal” in May almost $10,000 below its fundraising goal—and will have to cut programs as a result. “It’s a heart-breaking situation,” said Capt. Angel Sandoval. “We’ll have to close the small programs and try to juggle the budget.” The Red Shield campaign […]
It was an emotional evening for the graduates of Seven Generations Education Institute last Thursday as the school gave a special award to a recently-deceased student—and created a memorial bursary in her honour. Sandra Kakeeway was killed in a car accident in Thunder Bay last month. She had been employed […]
“Summer Bash 2006,” the Kiwanis skate park fundraiser social, was held Saturday at the local Legion. And although it proved less successful than hoped, organizers are looking on the bright side. “We drew about 60 people. It still went well. We made some money [about $850],” skate park committee chair […]
A new alternative education program at the United Native Friendship Centre here held its first graduation and success ceremony last Wednesday (June 14). Two students—June McNally and Evelyn Shebagegit—received their high school diplomas while several others were honoured with dreamcatchers for having completed enough lessons to earn high school credit. […]
It was a show like no other—the barn, the calf, the square dancing, and line dancing—but it definitely was well-received despite the unconventional aspects. Fort Frances Theatre presented “Breaker Calling Cinderella” last Thursday to Saturday in the big red barn at the Cornell farm on La Vallee Road North. “The […]
While Alberton council got a brief introduction to Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) at its regular meeting last Wednesday, La Vallee Township held a public meeting that same night to present its proposed CIP to community residents. And both councils ultimately decided to move forward with the plans. Tannis Drysdale and […]
The local food council is preparing a brochure for the public which will list the farms in Rainy River valley where local products can be purchased. “We want to share with everyone else that not only can we speak about buying local products, but we can tell people where to […]
A broken bone can cause challenges for anyone. But for Tylyn Silander of Fort Frances, a broken wrist threatened to eliminate her entire junior girls’ bowling team from competing at the zone round of the “Four Steps to Stardom” earlier this year. The squad was preparing for the competition that […]
The provincial government has reversed its decision to close all coal-fired electricity plants in Ontario, meaning the Atikokan generating station will continue operating for now. “It’s great news. It’s very uplifting for the community,” said Mayor Dennis Brown. “The future is looking much better for Atikokan.” The Ministry of Energy […]
