FORT FRANCES—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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Northern Ontario Information Technology Education Leaders (NOITEL) has organized a tremendous conference to acknowledge the contributions of information technology employees, share best practices, network, and learn. Technology Conference 2006 will take place June 22-23 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. Expenses have been covered by 23 sponsors that […]
Two new fires were reported in the West Fire Region yesterday—one in Thunder Bay District and one in Dryden District, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire management headquarters said this morning. Meanwhile, one fire of note is Red Lake #14, which started Saturday from a lightning strike and has grown […]
Just as five contestants are vying to be crowned Fun in the Sun queen on Canada Day, their junior counterparts will have a pageant to name the 2006 Mini-Queen next Thursday during the BIA’s “Mall Day.” Pageant organizer Gloria Wood, whose company, Wood’s Sewing Centre, has sponsored the event since […]
The five Fun in the Sun queen contestants took to the stage for the annual Entertainment Night yesterday at Warp 9 as part of the competition leading up to the Canada Day crowning. Each contestant prepared an entertainment piece, delivered information about her sponsor, and talked about her future career […]
Police, volunteers, and Lake of the Woods Search and Rescue continue to search for a second boater who went missing last week in the Sabaskong Bay area of Lake of the Woods. On Saturday, members of the OPP Marine Unit, with the assistance of the OPP helicopter, located the body […]
