Members of the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary performed a hilarious skit to the song “Seven Old Ladies Got Stuck in the John” during “A Magic Moment in Time,” a USO-type show at the Legion Friday night. The Auxiliary put together the show, which featured local singers and dancers, to mark the […]
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Emily O’Connor of Our Lady of the Way School laid a wreath on behalf of the Grade 3/4 students at the Stratton cenotaph during Friday’s Remembrance Day ceremony. –Heather Ogilvie photo
It was obvious how much practice time these local elementary students put in when they began the Remembrance Day service at the Fort Frances cenotaph on Friday morning by reciting the very familiar “In Flanders Fields,” which they all knew by heart. –Jenni Condon photo
Fifth top goal-scorer in the NorWOSSA boys hockey league, Muskie player Josh Sigurdson (#7) scrambled at the net with rival team, the Red Lake Rams, during their season opener here Friday night. The Muskies ended up holding off the resilient Rams to win 5-2. —Jenni Condon photo
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff is frustrated with the games that continually are being played by the Opposition regarding the upcoming election. “The prime minister has made it very clear that he will call an election within 30 days of the release of the final Gomery report,” said Boshcoff. […]
The story you are about to read is true, though the name has been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. Valerie, a 43-year-old woman from Fort Frances, agreed to be interviewed for the purpose of sharing her story of life with schizoaffective disorder. Val grew up in Fort […]
The Ontario government is furthering its commitment to clean, renewable energy sources by encouraging the development of water power projects on Crown land, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced Thursday. “Making Crown land available for water power projects contributes to the government’s target of generating five percent of Ontario’s total […]
Knox United Church in Emo is very excited to be showcasing once again the talent of our many local residents. This event is entitled “Coffee, Tea, and Melody,” and will include not only talented musicians and vocalists but also a silent auction. Everyone is welcome to attend the evening’s event, […]
The Ontario government and the Nature Conservancy of Canada are helping to conserve biodiversity by identifying high-quality natural areas in the Great Lakes region, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced Monday. “We have identified a number of sites that can support a broad range of natural biodiversity, including species at […]
Nearly 200 people packed into the Royal Canadian Legion here Friday evening to see local talent strut their stuff during “A Magic Moment in Time”—a USO-style show held on Remembrance Day in honour of the Year of the Veteran. In fact, so many people came out for the show that […]
The province has appointed a new judge to the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances. Justice Thomas McKay was appointed Oct. 31 by Chief Justice Brian W. Lennox. He is a member of the Kenora District Bar Association, and will be officially sworn in here Dec. 7 by Justice […]
For at least the third-consecutive year, Remembrance Day in Rainy River District was greeted with sunshine and nice weather, allowing for an impressive turnout at the Devlin, Emo, Barwick, and Stratton cenotaph services. Jane Allan, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99, said the attendance at Friday’s services was […]
