A fried chicken benefit dinner was held Saturday (Jan. 31) for Lynn Furbish at the Moose Lodge in Baudette, with scores of friends, neighbours, and relatives in attendance. The Moose Lodge and friends hosted the event, with proceeds going towards Furbish’s expenses, etc. while she undergoes treatment at the Mayo […]
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Fort Frances firefighters responded to a car fire in the parking lot off the 200 block of Church Street this morning. Fire Capt. Frank Sheppard said the call came in at 9:54 a.m. but by the time the fire department responded, the vehicle already was in flames. Quick work by […]
In its monthly recognition of excellence, the Rainy River District School Board tonight will salute the efforts of Robert Moore School’s Builders Club—a student-led community service organization. The Builders Club is sponsored by local Kiwanis Club members Dr. Robert Lidkea and Ken Koprowski. The club participates in various school and […]
The Fort Frances Fire Department had to respond to a trio of calls in a matter of minutes yesterday after a power “bump” caused a few problems in the central part of town. Fire captain Joe Bobczynski said firefighters first got called to Columbus Place on Nelson Street around 2 […]
Local MP Robert Nault has decided not to seek the federal Liberal nomination for the next election after all. “After a great deal of reflection and discussion with my family and friends, I have decided not to seek the Liberal nomination to represent Kenora-Rainy River in the next federal election,” […]
After soundly beating the other three rinks in his pool, then downing the first-place team from the other pool in a playoff match, local OPP officer Scott Gobeil and his crew are in the final of the 2004 Manitoba Police Curling Championships later today. Gobeil, along with third Dave Priestly […]
The chances were many, but the goals hard to come by, as the Muskie boys’ hockey team dropped a 4-1 decision to the Oak Park Raiders on Saturday in the semi-finals of the John Taylor Piper Classic in Winnipeg. After dominating play in a scoreless first period, the Muskies fell […]
After winning their first two matches yesterday at the Grain Exchange Curling Club in Winnipeg, local OPP officer Scott Gobeil and his rink are leading Group 2 at the 2004 Manitoba Police Curling Championships. In the first draw, Gobeil, along with third Dave Priestly and second Scott Bell of the […]
Having citizens on municipal boards and committees is all part of decision-making in a community— and the Town of Fort Frances wants quite a few people to offer their time to its Community Services and Planning and Development divisions. “There were some appointments made by the new council back in […]
Looking outside to see a frozen landscape, springtime may seem like a lifetime away. But apparently local residents are anticipating the planting season as pre-orders for purple imported Dutch crocus plants, with proceeds going to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, have been steadily coming in at the Fort […]
Regional native leader Charles Fox yesterday announced his intention to run against Robert Nault for the Liberal nomination in the Kenora-Rainy River riding. “It is my intention to serve the people of Kenora-Rainy River by offering them a united voice, representing the north, as it has never been before,” Fox […]
While tonight’s Super 7 jackpot is $30 million, your odds of winning are a lot better if you buy a ticket on a chance to win $100 in groceries every week for a year in support of the “Community Chest.”^Tickets still are available at Safeway for the fundraising raffle, with […]
