The early-birds no doubt already are getting their rods, lures, and the rest of their fishing gear ready for a springtime fishing extravaganza. The initial registration deadline for the second-annual Emo Walleye Classic coming up May 30-31 on the Rainy River was last Friday, with tournament spokesperson Colleen Vennechenko saying […]
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No decisions were made Tuesday night as the Northwest Catholic District School Board reviewed a special report on the French Immersion program during its regular monthly meeting. Al Cesiunnas, assistant to the director of education, presented the report, which included everything from the history of the French Immersion program to […]
Students and staff at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton once again can drink the water after the boil-water advisory in place there was lifted Friday. “Things are looking good,” Chris Howarth, superintendent of business for the Northwest District Catholic School Board, said Tuesday. The Northwestern Health Unit […]
Police, fire, and paramedic staff came together yesterday to discuss the devastation substance abuse causes as the Rainy River Substance Abuse Prevention Team kicked off its Drug Awareness Week activities. “I hate meetings. I hate power. I hate anyone who has a program. To all who comes in contact with […]
Several local festive traditions, such as the Santa Claus parade, “Spirit of Christmas,” “Lunch with Santa,” and numerous school concerts, are slated this holiday season. But one popular event that will have to wait until next December is the Christmas cantata at St. Mary’s Church. “I have a throat problem. […]
A report on French Immersion will top discussion at the Northwest Catholic District School Board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. “It will show an overview of French Immersion in our board and the situation across the province,” Al Cesiunnas, assistant to the director of education, said Tuesday morning. Cesiunnas did […]
Santa’s little elves are waiting anxiously for Christmas wishes from district children and the Fort Frances Times wants to make sure they get them on time. Kids of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa at the Fort Frances Times and we’ll get them to the North Pole […]
While its original deadline has passed, the local Progressive Conservative party still is accepting candidates to seek the Kenora-Rainy River nomination for the next provincial election. Previously, the local nomination committee had set Friday (Nov. 15) as the deadline for people to throw their hats into the ring. So far, […]
With only mostly superficial work to be done now, the town has authorized the shutdown of work on Phase II of the La Verendrye Parkway project—with the provision that all work there be completed by June 15, 2003. “The activity there has pretty much stopped for now,” Pat Hickerson, the […]
The defence won’t rest, but the offence seems fast asleep. The Muskie girls’ hockey team put in another workmanlike effort in exhibition play Friday night against the host International Falls Broncos. But filling the opposition net is still proving to be a daunting task for the black-and-gold, who dropped a […]
Someone forgot to tell the Fort William Wolves they were struggling. Riding a three-game losing streak heading into action this past weekend, the Wolves waltzed into the Ice for Kids Arena and captured three of a possible four points from the first-place Borderland Thunder. The Thunder surrendered a 2-0 lead […]
The Borderland Thunder will get first-hand knowledge on how dangerous a wounded animal can be. The Fort William Wolves (6-7-1-3) limp into town on a three-game losing streak as they get ready to play the Thunder (10-3-2-0) tonight and tomorrow night. But the slumping Wolves—who are tied for fourth in […]
