Sturgeon Creek held its annual spring tea and concert last Wednesday afternoon, with parents and friends filling the gym that had been decorated with posters relating to spring activities. Students served the guests. Principal Don McBride then welcomed the audience and wished everyone an enjoyable afternoon of music. Pianist Wayne […]
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The World Health Organization’s safe communities conference actually kicked off Monday with a pre-conference at Couchiching First Nation aimed at youth. More than 100 delegates aged 14-29 from Fort Frances, Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, and even as far away as Norway attended the all-day event, which featured guest […]
Calvary Baptist Church in Emo held an ordination service for Pastor Andrew Hall last Sunday afternoon in the sanctuary of the Christian Reformed Church. The introductory statement and report of the ordination examining council was delivered by Margaret Elliot of the Fort William Baptist Church in Thunder Bay. The welcome, […]
Seniors coping with dementia, depression, and substance abuse in Rainy River District now have a new place to turn to with the opening of the District Mental Health Services for Older Adults. The program, run under the Fort Frances Mental Health Association, officially opened its doors to the public Tuesday. […]
Muskie badminton player Simone Desjardins is pretty quiet off the court. But this year, she has made a lot of noise on it in her first season as a high school player. The 15-year-old is the lone Muskie who qualified for the all-Ontarios in Sudbury later this week after going […]
After a successful trip to Winnipeg, both Muskie soccer squads are gearing up for the second NorWOSSA tournament this weekend in Dryden. They both will play the Kenora Broncos, Dryden Eagles, Sioux Lookout Warriors, and Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) starting Friday. The Muskie girls—the four-time defending NorWOSSA champions—are 4-0 in […]
One doesn’t have to know Ducks Unlimited chairman Barney Maher that well to be drawn in by his enthusiasm—especially on the 20th anniversary of the local chapter’s fundraising banquet here Friday night. “All right people,” Maher said, microphone in hand, to spruce up silent auction bids. “We know there’s plenty […]
Local MP Robert Nault, also the minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, was in Fort Frances Tuesday to attend the World Health Organization conference, but overhauling the Indian Act was never far from his mind. Nault had a film crew with him to document discussions [including this interview] on the […]
A lot of new faces from the local judo club got a taste of tournament action at the Lake of the Woods Judo Invitational in Kenora on April 27. And while veteran judoka took home most of the medals, those coming home empty-handed still put in solid performances. “There were […]
The race is on to see who will be this year’s Fun in the Sun royalty—and for the first time since 1999, the guys have stepped up to vie for the king’s crown. “We have 11 girls and five guys,” said Sherri Puddicombe, who is organizing the annual pageant for […]
As you may know, the Municipality of La Vallee is celebrating its centennial in 2004. This is to remind you of the history being prepared. Some family histories—and pictures—already have been sent in but many more are needed. Send in your family history no matter when they came to this […]
With delegates from 33 countries attending, the World Health Organization’s Conference on Safe Communities, which officially started here Tuesday morning, has lived up to be a truly international event. And in keeping with the spirit, the Rainy Lake Multicultural Association has planned a free mini “Culturama” on Wednesday to ensure […]
