Nicholas Donaldson A representative from the University of Guelph was ready with information for potential students Jocelyn George and Carleigh Bates during the university fair yesterday afternoon at Fort High. A number of universities were represented in the large gym to help local high school students make their decisions for […]
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Duane Hicks Museum volunteer Darlene Mitchell made sure this painting by local artist Signe Green was hanging straight this morning as part of the new “Keep It Hanging Around” silent auction at the Fort Frances Museum. Green is the grandmother of Mitchell’s son-in-law, Bob Green. The public is urged to […]
Staff Kelsey-Rose Dillon of International Travel Services drew the lucky winner of this month’s “Trip of the Month” draw as Kiwanian Dr. Bob Lidkea looked on yesterday at ITS here. Hailey Swire of Saskatchewan will be heading to Nassau, Bahamas–a trip valued at $3,700. Next month’s trip is to Barcelona, […]
Duane Hicks Beckham Hands, left, and his brother, Braxton, were among the participants who enjoyed the “Orange Shirt Day” community barbecue Saturday at the Fort Frances Tribal Area Behavioural Health Services on King’s Highway. People of all ages came out for the event, which was held in recognition of residential […]
Duane Hicks Carole Mackintosh was among those who braved the rain to stand along the north side of Scott Street yesterday afternoon for “Life Chain 2017”–an hour of silent prayer and witness on behalf of voiceless fellow citizens such as unborn babies, vulnerable seniors, and physically- or mentally-challenged people. The […]
Staff Muskie defenders Jayden Woolsey (#5) and Damon Nyberg (#10) zeroed in on the Tec Voc Hornets’ running back during Fort High’s 39-32 win in WHSFL action here yesterday afternoon. With the victory, which was the team’s annual Homecoming game, the black-and-gold improved to 2-2 in the Currie Division (‘A’). […]
of Rainy River District School Board Grade 4 students Rachel Ste. Croix, left, Gemma Perreault, Alexis Latter, and Olivia Handberg participated in Robert Moore School’s Terry Fox Walk/Run yesterday. Similar walks were held at other schools in town and across the district.
Duane Hicks Angie Fraser was thrilled to have “Elvis” (Daylin James) sing to her yesterday evening during a concert on the 200 block of Scott Street. The third concert in the Rainy Lake 150 series, the “King” and his Good Rockin’ Tonite Band delighted a crowd consisting of about 250 […]
Duane Hicks The picture of the future Rainy Lake Square is becoming clearer on a daily basis. The stage is being installed this week, as are the paving stones. Trees and shrubs are anticipated to be on-site by the end of this week, with final curb work and planting bases […]
Nicholas Donaldson Andrew Tims, a project geologist for NuVision Resources ULC, was one of the speakers at the company’s exploration update yesterday morning at La Place Rendez-Vous. NuVision provided an update on the successful find of unique gold zones on its Cat Key property near Mine Centre, then took guests […]
Nicholas Donaldson Tom Marinis, Road Safety Regional Co-ordinator for the Ministry of Transportation, spoke to Grade 11 students about the ice driving safety during “The Sweet Life Road Show” at Fort Frances High School last Tuesday. It was one of 10 discussions/activities students participated in that morning as a way […]
Duane Hicks Book-lovers who have been reading this year’s nominees for The Evergreen Award are reminded they have until closing time Friday to vote for their favourite. The titles are available in print and digital format so make sure you register the titles you’ve read. The library also will be […]
