Heather Latter Jen Lee of the Toronto-based “Mining Matters” program spoke to Grade 11-12 students at Fort Frances High School this morning. Presented by New Gold, a public presentation also is being offered there tonight from 6-8 p.m.
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Staff Consultant Ferg Devins of The Devins Network Inc. spoke about the importance of using social media, and provided other marketing advice, during a seminar Tuesday evening at the Copper River Inn here. More than two dozen participants attended the two-hour seminar, which was sponsored by the Rainy River Future […]
Staff Dr. Kiti Freier Randall spoke to a large group at La Place Rendez-Vous this morning about “Risk and Resiliency: Changing Trajectories of High Risk Children and Families through Prevention, Intervention and Systems Change.” Presented by the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team, Rainy River District Best Start Network, […]
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Surrounded by supporters, local Liberal candidate Don Rusnak, centre, cut the ribbon to officially open his Fort Frances campaign office, located at 334 Scott St., on Tuesday afternoon. Voting day is Oct. 19.
Duane Hicks Sheri De Gagné admired side-by-side rug hookings by Cheryl Behan and Debbie Ballard on Tuesday evening during a grand-opening and reception for “The Artistry of Hooked Rugs” exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum. More than 60 pieces of hooked art are on display, representing a range of styles […]
Duane Hicks A large contingent of district residents of all ages gathered late Monday afternoon for a memorial walk in support of family and friends of missing and murdered indigenous women. The walk was preceded by a traditional ceremony and offering, and followed by a feast and “Walk a Mile […]
Heather Latter The former Movie Gallery on Scott Street will be the new home of the local Salvation Army, replacing its aging property on Victoria Avenue. While there still are many renovations to be done to the new property to make it suitable for community outreach, they are hoping to […]
Dave Ogilvie Doug Switzer of Sioux Lookout, winner of the side-by-side and trailer courtesy of Just4Fun Sports, proudly displayed his winning ticket as he admired his prize Saturday during the Rainy River Walleye Tournment. Gary Gamsby of Stratton won the second prize (four-wheeler) while Aaron Calder of Emo took home […]
Joey Payeur Woody Galbraith (18) of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs turned into Woody the Cowboy from “Toy Story” as he practised his steer-wrestling skills on Carter Chorney in front of Dryden goalie Taylor Unruh during the first period of the Lakers’ 3-1 win in their SIJHL home-opener Friday night.
Duane Hicks A large group of men, women, and children walked along the overpass yesterday afternoon during a memorial walk in support of family and friends of missing and murdered indigenous women. The walk was preceded by a traditional ceremony and offering, and followed by a feast and “Walk A […]
Joey Payeur Andrew Willner (16) duelled with Jackson Bond of the Minnesota Iron Rangers on this second-period draw during the Lakers’ 5-1 win in SIJHL action Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Joey Payeur Dylan Kooner, left, and Robbie Bonthron were serving up good chow during the Lakers’ annual fundraiser done in co-operation with Sunset Country Ford on Friday. A donation of $20 to the Lakers’ organization was made by the local auto dealer for every test drive taken by the public […]
