The idea of being bucked off a bull in front of hundreds of people, flying through the air and possibly landing underneath the animal’s enormous hooves didn’t seem to bother Dan Fuhrer. “I try not to think about it,” said the Stratton resident. “There’s risk in everything you do–this is […]
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Peterbilt Fort Frances on McIrvine Road is inviting the whole community out for its grand-opening celebrations tomorrow from 3-7 p.m. In addition to a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m., there will be draws, refreshments, representatives from major trucking suppliers and manufacturers, plus face-painting and other activities for kids. “It’s a sense […]
Tax adjustments for the year 2000 have been delayed one last time as final calculations are being made. “All of those calculations are coming to a head right now,” said Administration and Finance manager Darryl Allan, who presented town council with the update during its regular meeting Monday night. The […]
Most people remember leaving home for the first time–searching for education or experience, or just a change of pace. And it’s something now facing those Fort High graduates who are heading off to pursue their post-secondary studies this fall. “It’s the first time we’re going to split,” said Ian Martin, […]
Safety will continue to be a message ringing loud and clear in district schools this fall as more and more students in grades K-8 once again will learn from the “Risk Watch” program. “It’s coming along quite well. The pilot program was a success and we hope to continue that […]
Those waiting to find out whether La Verendrye hospital here will be getting a hemo-dialysis unit anytime soon will have to hold on at least a month, the CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities said Tuesday. “I’ve heard nothing at this time,” noted Wayne Woods. “But it will be a […]
These days, a dance recital won’t just feature happy little kids on their toes. Chances are, you’ll see some of their mothers on stage, too. More and more grown women are taking introductory dance classes and even are proud to strut their stuff on stage, noted Borka Gauthier, instructor of […]
After being denied a request for beds for a unit for the cognitively-impaired by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care back in May, Rainycrest administrator Kevin Queen said the home for the aged here now will be looking seriously into developing the new unit itself. “We are proceeding on […]
The Rainy River District Social Service Administration Board will be in charge of social housing here as of Jan. 1, Municipal Affairs and Housing minister Tony Clement announced Tuesday at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa. “The province is determined to transfer an improved and more cost-effective […]
Almost 70 district students will be spending a little more time under police supervision than they’re used to when the Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education (DARE) camp gets underway Monday at Sunny Cove. “We’ve got a few things to iron out but, for the most part, we’re ready,” said Fort […]
It was a horse lover’s heyday Sunday when people who knew the late J.V. “Jack” Mills of Crozier showed up at the farm on Highway 11-71 just west of town to honour his memory. More than 50 people, including some 30 riders with their horses, turned out, and they didn’t […]
Borderland residents soon will be able to purchase a one-of-a-kind afghan that depicts the roots of the logging industry here and its visionary–lumber baron E.W. Backus. Entitled “Borderland,” the woven afghan was spearheaded by Carol Elizabeth Pirie, Backus’ great-granddaughter. A resident of Hendersonville, N.C., she was inspired to the idea […]
