From North Bay to the New York Times bestseller list, Barry Spilchuk’s travels have been as much about self-discovery as they have been about inspiring others. The man hailed as “the Dale Carnegie of Canada” brought his message of embracing life and those who are part of it to an […]
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With FedNor funding still left over from the two mural projects, a local committee is looking into brightening up the town with a series of signs depicting historical scenes next spring. “We discussed doing a mural,” said Fort Frances Museum curator Pam Hawley, who also sits on the town’s centennial […]
The Rainy River District School Board met in Rainy River yesterday evening and topping the agenda was discussion on the possibility of building an addition on the J.W. Walker School to house the Fort Frances Nursery School. Board vice-chair Dan Belluz reported the cost for the addition could be as […]
Business owners in Northwestern Ontario are itching to get into the fast lane on the information highway—but aren’t sure if their current vehicle has the necessary speed to succeed. That’s the gist of a new study conducted by the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce of 5,000 companies in the […]
Even before the first blade has hit the ice in league play, the Muskie girls’ hockey team already is leading the NorWOSSA ‘AA’ conference in one department—hunger. The 11 returnees from last season’s squad, which posted a 4-7-1 record in regular-season play, no doubt still must be wondering what might […]
Wayne Wettlaufer, parliamentary assistant to Tourism and Recreation minister Frank Klees, was on hand Friday to announce the province has invested $175,000 in the new Heron Landing golf course at Couchiching. “This new golf course will provide jobs during its construction and employment opportunities when it is completed,” Wettlaufer said […]
The Borderland Thunder’s best all-around game of the season so far will end up counting for nothing. A 3-0 road win over the defending SIJHL champion Dryden Ice Dogs last Wednesday night went by the boards when the league ruled the Thunder must forfeit the two points because the team […]
After a fourth-place finish during the regular season, and then an early playoff exit, the Muskie boys’ hockey team is ready to hit the ice with their sights set on making their 25th appearance at the all-Ontario championship. A fresh start means renewed hope in the Muskies’ camp, and head […]
Reaching the podium in competitive swimming requires countless hours of technical development and strategic planning, with success rarely coming right out of the blocks. Connor Crook has a different perspective. “I expect to get at least two or three medals,” said the self-assured 10-year-old, who will participate in his first-ever […]
The overall fish population in Northwestern Ontario lakes is improving, but there still is at least one crisis area and several questions in another region that require immediate attention. That summed up the fisheries conservation symposium, entitled “Managing for a Sustainable Harvest,” hosted by the North Western Ontario Tourism Association […]
The Fort Frances Nursery School will find out this week whether it can continue with plans to build a room on to the expanded J.W. Walker School. The Rainy River District School Board will discuss the nursery school’s plan as part of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday starting at 7 […]
The Fine Line Art Gallery will hold its eighth year-end open house this Friday with “Music in the Gallery.” The evening starts at 7 p.m. and will feature the music of the Borderland Ensemble. “Everybody really enjoys themselves when we have this,” said Jean Richards, a partner in the art […]
