Indian Affairs and Northern Development minister Robert Nault said he thinks an announcement on the new Canada Customs facility at Fort Frances is “very close.” But when pressed, the Kenora-Rainy River MP wouldn’t guess just when that might be. “We have been spending a lot of time on making this […]
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Due to low enrolment, the “Concours d’art oratoire 2000” French speech contest has been pushed back a month, with the new date being April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Emo Inn. It initially had been slated for March 7. Although only a handful of students have signed up so […]
The province’s proposal to merge Nestor Falls and Sioux Narrows is a sign the government’s amalgamation picture is a big one, increasing the pressure on other municipalities to find a local solution. “The way I feel about it is that it’s a different situation. They don’t have any organization to […]
By beating the deadline before the Ministry of Education and Training’s scholarship initiative program ends, Don Lovisa of Confederation College here has found a way to once again double the funds raised at its annual student scholarship golf tournament in June. “We’re trying to get everyone to sponsor or register […]
These days, it’s area loggers who are keeping a close eye on Mother Nature. As first reported in last Thursday’s Daily Bulletin, they’re hoping for a return of colder weather–fast–or else thousands of logs will have to be left in the bush. “God I hope spring isn’t here yet,” said […]
It doesn’t appear likely Nestor Falls’ request to merge with Chapple rather than Sioux NarrowsResidents in Nestor Falls and Sioux Narrows were presented with the first draft from a provincially-appointed commission last Thursday that still had them merging into one municipality. Nestor Falls residents had proposed the commission, headed by […]
Sarah Hebert entered this year’s “Quest for the Best” to have fun and that’s exactly what she did Winning first place was just an added bonus. The 15-year-old Fort High student walked away with top honours before a sold-out crowd last Thursday night at the Townshend Theatre, beating out 19 […]
The district will find out what it has–and what it needs–to attract U.S. businesses here next month after a consultant hired by the Rainy River Future Development Corp. finished his work here last week. Jack Allston, of Paragon Decision Resources, wrapped up interviews with local businesses, municipal governments, and human […]
A local Sea Cadet will get his chance to sail the Pacific and tour parts of Eastern Asia when he leaves port with the Canadian Navy next week. “A few months ago, someone from Winnipeg came here and told me about it,” noted Dusty Gray, 16. “I had to apply […]
Emo Public Library has sailed into the new millennium with a new look and focus on its activities, Librarian/CEO Shirley Sheppard remarked. “We now have available Internet computers and computers available for letters, resumes, and much more ready for the public,” she noted. The library also has been successful in […]
Family and friends of Rainycrest residents once again are welcome to visit there after the Northwestern Health Unit lifted its restriction over the weekend. About two weeks after 25 residents fell ill with a gastrointestinal virus, the health unit reported no more cases of the unidentified bug were evident. “It […]
The Muskies senior girls’ volleyball team certainly didn’t expect to face St. Ignatius for the NWOSSAA crown–and a trip to the all-Ontario showdown March 8-9 in Ottawa. But the Falcons will be coming to town Friday after they upset the Hillcrest Colts for the Thunder Bay title. “Honestly, I wanted […]
