The rinks weren’t piped onto the ice like during a bonspiel or the Nokia Brier. And there were no wild parties afterwards reminiscent of the infamous “Brier Patch.” Yet the cool chill of a curling rink—complete with freshly-pebbled sheets of ice—is unmistakable, be it on a national stage or the […]
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In keeping with tradition, Chapple residents gathered to cook together, laugh together, and cherish their heritage at the annual fall supper Friday night at the Barwick Hall. About 100 people attended the dinner, hosted by the Chapple Heritage Committee, which also raised more than $800 for the local museum. Committee […]
At its regular monthly meeting Oct. 9, Chapple council supported a letter being written by the Rainy River Future Development Corp. expressing concerns to the CRTC about the proposed increase in Bell Canada rates. Council approved appointing Mark Hyatt as Chapple’s representative on the district committee overseeing disaster relief funding […]
The Emo Hospital Auxiliary held its annual tea and bazaar at the Emo Legion last Friday afternoon. It featured an excellent display of baked goodies, including homemade pies, as well as crafts, canned fruit, reading books, children’s clothing, plants, and the penny table with some 20 items up for grabs. […]
Six-year-old Oryn Albanese taught Stanley Zajac, 59, something new Monday. After throwing a strike during the annual Golden Age/PeeWee bowling tournament at Plaza Lanes, Zajac held out his hand to receive a high-five from Alba-nese, only to have it clamped by the youngster’s two hands as a new form of […]
Although the sudden resignation of Premier Mike Harris yesterday may change the battle field, the fight at Queen’s Park will continue for NDP leader Howard Hampton and other opposition members. “The real step for us is to move from third place to first place in the polls and do it […]
Following numerous incidents involving anthrax in North America, and even investigations in Sioux Lookout and Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls, the North-western Health Unit has released information regarding the bacteria apparently being used as a biological weapon. “The Northwestern Health Unit has been receiving several calls regarding potential exposure to anthrax,” it […]
Less than two weeks before competing in their first meet, a dozen Aquanauts headed to Kenora last weekend for a seminar featuring the technical director of Swim Ontario. Cliff Barry, former coach of the late Victor Davis, a Canadian Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer, said the main emphasis of the three-hour […]
District farmers are still searching for a way to have a large-animal veterinarian located here. The vet committee will meet tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss its options after the provincial government turned down an application for veterinary designation and funding here. “We’ve been denied on our regional application for budgeting reasons,” […]
It was a memorable weekend for the Borderland Thunder as they played their first home games at Memorial Sports Centre–signalling the return of junior level hockey in the district in almost 30 years. But Thunder head coach Wayne Strachan said it would have been even more memorable had the team […]
News last week that the province will give more money to those in Northwestern Ontario who have to travel for medical treatment has been greeted by mixed reviews. “The changes announced [Thursday] to the Northern Health Grant Program will greatly improve our ability to provide access to our current citizens […]
After being examined and tested at the federal virology lab in Winnipeg, initial test results have come back negative for any type of contamination involving letters addressed to three area resorts last week, the OPP reported Monday. The Sioux Lookout detachment had received a call regarding a suspicious letter from […]
