Is seems Fort Frances finally is getting on the map—and online—when it comes to high-speed Internet. With the recent announcement that Shaw Cable will be offering high-speed Internet connections through cable early in the new year, and the announcement in October that Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services’ application for broadband infrastructure […]
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For people thinking about a high-speed Internet connection at home, the choices can be confusing. The following is a brief description of the three main technologies available for high-speed Internet connections, also known as broadband, and some of their advantages and disadvantages. The three broadband technologies are: cable modem, DSL, […]
With more and more cases of influenza reported each day, the Northwestern Health Unit is seeing a high demand for vaccinations in the Kenora-Rainy River districts. Public health nurse Cindy McKinnon said Monday that while the health unit initially was going to wrap up its ’flu shot clinics Dec. 4 […]
The Borderland Community Orchestra, now in its fifth season, is presenting an innovative new performance this Friday at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls, combining the sounds of the orchestra with dance and singing. The “Holiday Sing-a-long” will feature the Janet Wagner Dance Studio dancers from the Falls, who will […]
Watten Township will not share 9-1-1 service with Fort Frances anymore after having failed to come up with the money it owes the town. Community Services manager George Bell said yesterday the town already is looking into cutting off Watten residents from the service, in which all 9-1-1 calls go […]
Ella Carruthers is the recipient of the Township of Emo’s “Senior of the Year Award” for 2003, sponsored by the provincial Ministry of Citizenship. Carruthers has been a very active senior citizen in the community, and has generously given her time and energy to community service and volunteerism. She is […]
A 30-year tradition continued Sunday when the Couchiching Fire Department and Education Department brought Santa in for a quick visit before Christmas. All of the children—aged 10 and under—received a gift from jolly ol’ St. Nick and his “elves,” who were composed primarily of members of the Borderland Thunder. The […]
La Vallee council held its inaugural meeting last Wednesday night (Dec. 10) with new reeve Emily Watson at the helm. After the swearing-in ceremony, the new reeve and council wasted no time getting down to business—passing no less than a dozen resolutions. Several councillors were appointed to various boards and […]
Happy holidays from the ETL co-ordinators, Jennifer Miedema and April Simmons, and staff there. A reminder the centre will be closed for the holidays Dec. 21-Jan. 5, re-opening Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. If you wish to contact the co-ordinators during this period, leave a message on the ETL […]
The Emo Cobras crossed sticks with Emo girls in recent Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association action, whitewashing the gals 6-0. Devin Ball, James Saunders, and Ryan McDowell all scored in the first period, with Jonny French and Saunders hitting the twine in the second frame. Keith McTavish rounded out the scoring […]
La Vallee held its annual Christmas party Sunday afternoon with a large crowd of people of all ages attending. “The community of Devlin/La Vallee has some of the best food in the district,” said local MPP and NDP leader Howard Howard, who attended the event with his parents. Without a […]
The Stratton seniors’ Christmas dinner at the Millennium Hall attracted a full house last Thursday, with guests coming from Fort Frances, Emo, Rainy River, Baudette, Nestor Falls, Pinewood, North Branch, and Stratton. Thank you to the cooks for the delicious food, as well as all the organizers and volunteers for […]
