University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame member Don Bark still recalls the first time he saw Ed Kryzanowski. The meeting came at an open tryout for the U of T Varsity Blues’ hockey team in 1944. “Ed came out as a complete unknown,” Bark recalled. “He wore an old […]
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Both local school boards are adopting a new policy to help identify aboriginal students and ensure they have every opportunity for success. “We know there is a gap between the achievement levels of aboriginal students and non-aboriginal students,” said Jack McMaster, education director for the Rainy River District School Board. […]
A public meeting last week to discuss a community trail network here gave residents an opportunity to hear about the benefits of active transportation, as well as voice their own ideas on how best to make the town more pedestrian-friendly. Two years ago, the town’s recreation advisory committee sent out […]
Fort Frances Mayor Dan Onichuk and International Falls Mayor Shawn Mason are heading to Washington, D.C. to attend the launch of the “Friends of Canada Caucus” next Wednesday—a prelude to the “Meet Me at the Border” festivities planned for here on June 30. Mayor Onichuk said at Monday night’s council […]
With the first season of the CBC’s Kraft Hockeyville reality TV series wrapping up Sunday, Fort Frances will take a cue from Atikokan and try to succeed Salmon River, N.S. next year. “I think we should investigate starting a committee to put in a first-class proposal next year to become […]
A new corporate agreement between Confederation College and the Rainy River District School Board will mean an easier transition into college for some high school graduates. The deal will mean students at Fort Frances High School will have the option of earning dual credits that apply both at Fort High […]
Mitchell Haw, a Grade 7 student at Sturgeon Creek School, didn’t come home from the Canada Wide Science Fair held last month in Saguenay, Que. with a trophy or a first-place finish. But he did receive on honorable mention, meaning he placed fourth in the junior Life Sciences category. Along […]
Fort Frances Theatre will present its second performance of the year this coming Thursday through Saturday (June 15-17) beginning at 7:30 p.m. But unlike the upscale dinner theatre that was staged at La Place Rendez-Vous back in April, this play—entitled “Breaker Calling Cinderella”—will take place in a big red barn, […]
Most local anglers have a big fish story. Usually the tale involves a titanic struggle between angler and fish—be it bass, walleye, or northern pike. Fourteen-year-old Colin Barton’s big fish story is a little different, though. He recently was enjoying a beautiful summer’s day fishing for walleye on Rainy Lake […]
Katie Weatherston is giving back to the sport she loves. A member of Canada’s Olympic gold medal-winning women’s hockey team in Turino, Italy this past winter, Weatherston is spending what little free time she has this summer teaching the game at her all-girl hockey school. For Weatherston, running the school […]
With 14 graduates in attendance, Confederation College held its annual convocation ceremony Monday night at the Townshend Theatre. College president Patricia Lang told the graduates that sharing in convocation is one of her greatest pleasures. “Tonight we celebrate your success,” she remarked. “My advice to you is to live your […]
While Fort Frances native Jade Dittaro has had success with the “Best Buddies” program in London, Ont., the program was launched here earlier this year to great promise. The program is running both at Fort Frances High School and Rainy River High School, with students volunteering to be partnered up […]
