While many in the crowd stuck to beer as they mingled at last week’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championships, others chose to sip on something a little bit different–one of five varieties of mocktails. Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving served up their alcohol-free concoctions for the second time at this […]
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Fans of the Kenora Bass International can expect some improvements in the multi-media presentation of the tournament this year. Norcom Telecommunications and the KBI board are working together in improving the presentation of the bass tournament. Last year, a partnership between the new Kenora Bass International board of directors and […]
Riverside Health Care Facilities will receive a 2.3 percent increase in funding from the province for the 2001/2002 fiscal year–that’s $342,200 more than last year. The gain is part of a province-wide budget hike–totalling $450 million–announced by Health and Long-Term Care Minister Tony Clement July 16. The funds will be […]
A surprise phone call Tuesday evening from former Emo Calvary Baptist Pastor Ken Seburn of Flin Flon was welcomed. “The family is all well,” noted Seburn, I am just phoning to inquire about Emo Fall Fair dates. We are going to be in that area attending a camp, and visiting […]
This past Sunday, July 29, twenty members of the Horticultural Society had a special treat. First, was a visit to Don and Sharon’s Strom’s home in Blackhawk to view the beautiful gardens and landscaping. Sharon led the tour, answering many questions about the perennials she grew in her gardens. Even […]
Although they’d been off the water for less than an hour last Saturday afternoon, Scott Bonnema and Mark Fisher didn’t have time for much post-tournament relaxation. The duo, who placed 20th overall after day three’s final weigh-ins, did squeeze in a quick brew under the crowded beer tent before hightailing […]
The “Friends of Animals” campaign got a boost with fundraising during the 2001 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The group raised $3,000 during the tournament with their bingo under the big tent, tackle box and lure raffle and by providing clean up for the tournament. “We were given a sum […]
Don your kilt and join the lads and lassies at Old Fort William Historical Park as they celebrate spirited Scottish traditions during Scottish Days, Saturday, Aug. 4 to Monday, Aug. 6. Join in the fun this long weekend as the Fort pays tribute to the proud Scottish fur traders who […]
Last Wednesday the Rainy River Soil and Crop Improvement Association had their annual soil and crop tour. The tour brought out farmers from around the district who wanted to learn about different agricultural techniques and crop ideas. The first stop on the tour was to Larry Lambs farm near Emo. […]
Those old pioneer homes, post offices and stores of the first families around these townships are long gone, replaced with beautiful homes of the second and third generations. The old Grenier-LeBlanc home is still here. Trish and Collen Neilson have moved into their new home here. The Gerula family have […]
In 1991, Jewell Sutherland of the Fort Frances Times wrote, “Surveyors have very historical background.” The centennial of the Ontario Land Surveyors was the opportunity to reflect on the important role they had played in the development of the district. The first mapper/surveyor/explorer in this area was Pierre Gautier de […]
Every year it’s better and better, just like can be said of the fall fair. That remark reflects on the annual Vacation Bible School at the Christian Reformed Church. “We had 115 children register for the week long SonCreek Junction event,” said co-ordinator Wilma (Wild Willie) Kooistra all geared up […]
