It’s been 66 years since Lena Duchnicki of Fort Frances was in high school but she’d be the first to admit her memories of those days are clearer than ever–thanks to the FFHS Millennium Reunion held here last week. The tremendously successful event attracted about 2,000 Fort High alumni–back for […]
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A report by the Ministry of Natural Resources says the cormorant and pelican populations on Rainy Lake and Lake of the Woods have very little impact on sport fishing. In a presentation to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee, MNR biologist Darren Elder explained why cormorants and pelicans–often blamed as the […]
After 15 hours of cutting, sewing and batting, three young girls can now call themselves quilters thanks to teacher Kathleen guild-Gunderson. The Crazy Ladies quilting class has wrapped up their second session and the three students brought home their very own quilts. “It was really fun,” said 12-year-old Dayna DeBenedet. […]
As the water levels dropped over night, I knew that many of the walleyes would be in the necked down area just south of the big lake. Whenever the water level drops walleyes rush out of the backwaters areas and head to the main river for safety and for feeding […]
With two professional bird-watchers to lead the way, about 20 enthusiasts spent last weekend searching for–and identifying–various species during the Rainy River Birding Workshop. “A lot of people find birding really intimidating,” said George Holborn, one of the leaders of the outing. “It doesn’t have to be that way at […]
Lawson Matail has just returned from a two-week visit to Dryden, where he was putting his artwork on the shoulders, backs, and arms of his customers. “I’ve drawn all my life,” said Matail, who has set up his own tattoo shop, “Twisted Ink,” in his Finland home. “I had my […]
Sitting in the home of Debbie and Stewart Firth, going over applications from perspective exchange students from Finland, Spain, and France, 17-year-old Kristin Schroeder recalled how she felt when she was in their shoes. “I was thinking, ‘Oh my god, what have you done?’” said Schroeder, thinking back to the […]
After an absence of four years, Culturama proved to be just as popular as organizers had hoped, drawing about 1,200 people to the Memorial Sports Centre here Saturday. “We’re quite pleased with the results,” said Linda Rajala of the Rainy Lake Multicultural Association, who organized the event along with Ron […]
Fun in the Sun 2000 is heating up. After kicking off with Culturama last Saturday, and continuing with the FITS Queen entertainment night Sunday and then “Those Two Guys” comedy duo at the Legion on Monday, next up is Mall Days tomorrow on the 200 and 300 block of Scott […]
While most high school students probably would shake their heads at the thought of summer school, Andrew and Elissa Curr of Fort Frances can hardly wait to start. Andrew, 14, and his sister, 17, left yesterday for the Mohyla Institute in Regina, Sask., where they’ll be immersed in the Ukrainian […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board will invest some $130,000 in several funds in order to balance its 2000-2001 budget, which was passed at its regular monthly meeting here last night. With a balanced budget of $10,487,051, the board will place $113,987 in a reserve for classroom expenditures. This amount […]
Barring any last-minute glitches, the new Fort Frances Lions’ Millennium Park should be completed by the middle of next week–in time for its grand opening July 8 at 2 p.m. Local MP Robert Nault, also the minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, NDP leader and local MPP Howard Hampton, […]
