As of September, 1999, the Minister of Education and Training mandated that all schools implement a TAP program. TAP programs are now a required part of every secondary students educational experience from Grades 9 to 12. •What is TAP? TAP stands for Teacher Advisor Program, which is designed to provide […]
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The Muskie senior boys’ basketball team continued their domination on the court here yesterday with an 81-40 exhibition win over the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora). John Sivonen led the offensive onslaught with 20 points, followed by Evan Woodland (17), Dan Poperechny and Roy Tighe (eight each), and Jamie Algie […]
A contingent of 17 local squashers travelled to Winnipeg last weekend to compete in the 2001 Manitoba Open, and four of the women topped their respective divisions. Mary-Beth Tkachuk took the ladies’ ‘C’ crown after blanking Marcie Theissen (Winnipeg) and Aurelia Mogan (Winnipeg) 3-0, and Melissa Lee (Minneapolis) 3-1. Sarah […]
For all of you who enjoyed watching the sno-cross races here last weekend but didn’t know exactly what the difference was between each class and event, here you go. The 440, 600, and Open are the sizes of engines the snowmachines are using in each class. The 440 CC can […]
Although the racers are long gone, the buzz of last weekend’s second-annual international sno-cross event here, hosted by the Sunset Country Snowmobile Club, is still lingering. “It went very well,” enthused Daryl Begin of Badiuk Equipment, who helped organize the weekend of racing. “All the racers were impressed with the […]
The Seniors’ Coalition, Good Neighbours Council, and Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau got together and decided we should put on a seniors’ social. Apparently, International Falls has at least four places where seniors can go to dance but there’s not much opportunity on his side in our area for the old-time […]
A recommendation as to which, if any, architectural firm will draw plans for possible renovations at J.W. Walker and Huffman schools here is expected to be made at the local public school board’s next meeting. “The process is moving ahead,” reported trustee Ron McAlister of the Architectural Selection Committee during […]
The grade seven/eight band at Robert Moore School played for the Rainy River District School Board last night, proving why they were deserving of the board’s “Recognition of Excellence” this month. “In the past, Robert Moore had provided an instrumental music program for grades seven and eight,” principal Bob Derkson […]
With just a few i’s to dot and t’s to cross, it looks like Junior ‘A’ hockey will hit the ice in Fort Frances for the 2001/02 season. The seven-team Superior International Junior Hockey League, including the Borderland Thunder, was unveiled Friday morning during a press conference at the Valhalla […]
Here are a few things cow-calf producers are doing to improve the chances of calves surviving at birth. It is important to plan ahead. Check with your vet on a herd health program, including vaccinations for the cow and calf. Scours, white muscle, and vitamins are of particular concern. Ask […]
Attracting more than twice as many guests as last year, the annual evening dedicated to Scottish poet Robbie Burns continues to thrive in Fort Frances. Talking to a handful of the 138 attendees at La Place Rendez-Vous here Saturday evening, it was clear the reasons to pay tribute to Burns […]
While most guests at the annual Robbie Burns Supper here Saturday night at least tried the haggis, and some even had seconds, I’ve found it may be one of the more misunderstood dishes in Western culture. For the record, this first-time haggis-eater was both eager and wary about the dish. […]
