For Wayne McAndrew, working as the director of education and secretary for the new Rainy River District School Board isn’t a “far north” job. A truly northern job would be working in Kashetchwan near James Bay, where he held one of his first teaching jobs in 1978. “I’ve always been […]
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If you don’t feel like staying at home tomorrow night to ring in the New Year but would rather check out the festive atmosphere at local restaurants or bars, chances are something “party-like” will be going on there. And if you are picky, you’re still in luck. The selection of […]
The new $5.5-million double-rink ice surface here may have to be re-tendered after the town found out the company awarded the tender, Windfield Construction of Winnipeg, isn’t yet bondable for the project. And if it that happens, the Oct. 1 completion date could be pushed back. Mayor Glenn Witherspoon admitted […]
For most people, it would take an awful lot to tear them away from their families on Christmas Day. But Rod Salchert found the solution to that–bring your family with you. That’s how seven of his family members ended up at Knox United Church last Wednesday to help out at […]
It’s going to be a challenging new year for Cory Gosselin of Fort Frances as he heads to Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children next week to undergo treatment for his scoliosis. The 15-year-old, along with his parents, Carey and Cindy, will fly to Toronto on Tuesday, with testing being done […]
Tom Ryan’s residence has escaped a date with the wrecking ball, and another Emo landmark will remain untouched thanks to its new owners. Prior to Ryan’s passing, Gordon Meyers had purchased the property. The Meyers had two decisions to consider–either move to the house or remodel the upstairs at Meyers […]
Let’s see. The new double-rink ice facility going up adjacent to the Sportsplex next year is being funded by public donations–and people’s tax dollars. So why is it that trying to get information from an arena steering committee meeting is like trying to pull that proverbial tooth? A good case […]
After years of hard work and hour upon countless hour on the ice, Carrie Selin has finally accomplished a goal she first set when she was just nine years old. Selin, 17, scored a perfect 6.0 in her Westminster and Argentine dances in Kenora earlier this month to pass her […]
Even though the Muskies still haven’t played half of their schedule, there was no doubt last weekend’s doubleheader in Sioux Lookout was critical to their playoff chances. A pair of losses would have entrenched the black-and-gold in the NorWOSSA cellar. A pair of wins, on the other hand, would have […]
The Muskie senior boys’ basketball team continued its winning ways last week, downing Elton High School 68-61 in the ‘B’-side final of a tournament in Brandon, Man. It was the third-straight win for the black-and-gold, who opened with a 65-60 win over Boissevain before losing a tight 64-59 decision to […]
Bill Crewson (Fort Frances) and Andrea Lee (Stratton) failed to advance to the Canadian junior curling playdowns, finishing last in their respective divisions at the provincial finals last weekend in Sault Ste. Marie. Crewson dropped his first two games en route to a 1-4 record in the six-team men’s field […]
The Emo OPP could do no wrong against their opponents in minor hockey action last weekend, earning a pair of shutouts. Against Rainy River, Chris Strachan, Matthew Beck and J.J. Roen each hit the twine for a 3-0 win. Then against Skates and Blades (Fort Frances), the Emo squad exploded […]
