On a typically sweltering late-August day last week, it was business as usual for a group of figure skaters gearing up for their annual end of summer test. In the chilly Sports Centre arena, the 15 skaters–wrapped in woolen sweaters, mitts, and scarves–traversed the ice practising their jumps, spins, and […]
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The proceeds from the 10th-annual Hip Hip Hooray walk were officially donated to three good causes last week, including the local physio-therapy department at La Verendrye hospital. Every spring, a number of participants walk for charity and this year the group managed to raise $4,400 in donations. Of that, half […]
During his quarterly report to council, Geoff Gillon, economic development officer with the Rainy River Future Development Corporation, emphasized the municipality’s need to enhance the appeal of business ventures here. Gillon highlighted incentives for incoming corporations and repeated concerns over the town’s current telecommunication shortfalls. “Your role is, as a […]
Township of Chapple Council discussed several agenda issues, including storm damage, at their last meeting. Mr. Humd had been to the office discussing council’s concern relating to the proposed agreement on the land use for the dump. He stated that he would have the agreement changed to reflect to council’s […]
The Bowman, N.D. county fair has come and gone, and according to the fair board, there was so much to see, with a petting zoo, 4-H and open class exhibits, parade, demolition derby, free stage shows, carnival and rodeo–enough to keep everyone busy. A fair is fun for the whole […]
A new addition to the Emo-LaVallee Community Centre is a canopy to the entrance. “This we required,” noted arena manager Tony Bliss, due to the snow drifts blocking the entrance way. This has happened frequently, hopefully it’s been solved. The 12×20 wall will also be boarded on the west side […]
The Canadian Arthritis Society’s flag was hoisted in front of the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Monday to mark September as Arthritis Month. September has been proclaimed as Arthritis Month across the country with fundraising taking place in many communities for sufferers of the debilitating disease. “Arthritis is bigger than […]
Local MPP Howard Hampton is urging the Ministry Of Natural Resources to take back the responsibility of responding to complaints about nuisance bears in Northern Ontario. In an Aug. 24 open letter to Minister John Snobelen, Hampton pointed to the province’s downloading of this responsibility to the municipalities for the […]
The BOOM sailing program breezed into town last week to set local kids on course towards become longtime enthusiasts of the sport. Six local sailing students took part in the five-day camp between Aug. 20-24. “We teach them basic sailing skills,” said BOOM instructor Jamie Copeland. “It’s been very good. […]
Dear sir: Rainy Lake is part of my back yard and I cherish it. We as citizens of Fort Frances and the Rainy River District live near and have daily access to unarguably one of the most beautiful lakes in Canada. Fine fishing, breathtaking scenery and wildlife watching provide hours […]
After an offer by Abitibi Consolidated Inc. to pay for independent lab tests of the effluent that leaked across several Fort Frances properties, all the organizations involved are waiting while a laboratory is chosen. It has been left up to residents to choose where the effluent samples will be studied […]
After seven years in 4-H competition, Barwick resident Jeff Teeple climbed to the top of 4-H showmanship in the district as the first person to win both the grand champion showman and the grand champion steer awards. Modest, Teeple gave most of the credit to his steer’s blood line and […]
