Ryan McInerny and Katie-Lynn Bondett proved composing and speaking French well is as good as a trip to Toronto after taking top honours in their divisions at the “Concours d’art oratoire 2000” French speech contest last Tuesday at the Emo Inn. McInerny, a student at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program, […]
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Fort Frances OPP Cst. Phil Donald came out on top here last week when his name was among the winners drawn at random in Toronto in the province-wide “Quit Smoking 2000” contest held March 1-April 3. Cst. Donald won a year’s membership courtesy of the Fort Frances Sportsplex. The second-place […]
Dr. Peter Sarsfield, CEO and medical officer of the Northwestern Health Unit, is awaiting the release of his second book, “Hollow Water,” sometime this month from Winnipeg’s Turnstone Press. Following the successful publication of his first book, “Running with the Caribou,” Dr. Sarsfield again has compiled a collection of short […]
After introducing elementary students to everything from bike safety to drowning hazards, “Risk Watch” co-ordinator Greg Allan is not only certain the pilot program will continue this September–it’s going to double in size. “We still have to hear from some schools but we’re pretty confident we’ll have at least 50 […]
The atmosphere definitely was relaxed and casual when the Russ Peterson Trio took to the Border Concert stage April 7 at Backus Auditorium in International Falls. Pinch-hitting at the last moment for the ailing Daryle Ryce, Peterson–accompanied by cousin, Linda, on piano and son, Damon, on drums–staged an intimate, cabaret […]
Here are the results from the first two days of the annual Rainy River District Music and Drama Festival: < *c>Monday, April 17 < *c>9 a.m. •Contemporaray Ballad in Sacred Song Style for 10 and under–1. Kayla Lauzon (“Angels in the Night”) 2. Melissa Friesen and Annelise Hawrylak •Traditional Folk […]
As Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz–“There’s no place like home.” And when you’re sick, being cared for close to home seems all the more important, too. For cancer patients who can receive chemotherapy treatment at La Verendrye hospital here, the surroundings also have taken on the warm “fuzzies” […]
The acquisition of a dialysis unit at La Verendrye hospital here took another step forward last week after local MP Robert Nault said the federal government will help fund the project. Nault voiced his support Friday at the Business Improvement Area’s annual luncheon when Mayor Glenn Witherspoon asked whether Ottawa […]
New legislation introduced by Municipal Affairs and Housing minister Tony Clement last Thursday will give voters more opportunity to show their teeth in local politics. “It gives the people more input as to what they want to see,” said Fort Frances Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. If passed, the bill would allow […]
The title of this article may be confusing to some readers. It is, however, a meaningful phrase to my eighth-grade class. The portfolio is basically a deliberate, specific collection of the student’s work from the curricular areas of study. It gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, reflect upon […]
With the new scale, grandstand, and auctioneer’s box in place, this year’s spring cattle auction at the Stratton sales yard was held Saturday with few glitches. “It’s running a lot smoother,” said Harold Duivenvoorden. “This is a lot different than it was a year ago.” Volunteers had been doing last-minute […]
Matt Neilson, a grade eight student at Sturgeon Creek School, is glad Walter Rogoza gave him a little advice after a district science fair last month at Crossroads School in Devlin. Because after fixing up his crystal radio project in order to compete in a regional competition in Dryden last […]
