Heather Latter Project general manager Grant Goddard, left, maintenance superintendent Leo Faykes, and mine supervisor Trevor Pennell posed in front of one of the shovels recently assembled at the site. At a height of 28 feet, the massive the piece of equipment makes the trio look pretty tiny.
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Halle Singleton and Chloe Bruyere walked the Terry Fox Run on Sunday in honour of their cousin, Thomas Chapais, 11, who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma back in November and still is fighting. Osteosarcoma is the same type of cancer that Terry Fox was diagnosed with.
Heather Latter Incumbent NDP MP John Rafferty spoke with Bill Morrison and Betty Plumridge on Friday during the officially opening of his campaign office at 330 Scott St.
Jaymee Fiset Doug deBernardeaux proved to be a handful to bring down on this play. The Muskie running back went on to score one touchdown during Fort High’s 20-18 victory over the Tec Voc Hornets in their WHSFL regular-season opener here Friday.
Duane Hicks Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator with the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, spoke about the “10 warning signs of Alzheimer Disease” yesterday—which was World Alzheimer’s Day—at the Fort Frances Public Library. She also led one on “How to make the most of a visit with someone who […]
Duane Hicks Liberal candidate Don Rusnak, left, visited with From the Grind Up owner Ben Morelli, centre, and Alex Bruyere yesterday at the Scott Street coffee shop. Rusnak and his campaign team have been knocking on doors across Rainy River District. He and fellow candidates Moe Comuzzi (Conservative), Christy Radbourne […]
Heather Latter With a vantage point of nearly 28 feet on top of a massive PC5500 shovel, it’s clear there is plenty going on at New Gold’s Rainy River site. The assembly pad is filled with massive pieces of machinery being put together, with several nearly complete. In the distance, […]
Heather Latter Surrounded by well-wishers, incumbent NDP MP John Rafferty, second from right, did the honours of cutting the ribbon to officially open his campaign office here Friday afternoon. It is located at 330 Scott St.
Duane Hicks Brandy Delorne, of Miller Environmental Corp. from Winnipeg, set aside a fluorescent light bulb dropped off during the annual Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday at the Public Works building here. The event once again was popular, with district residents dropping off paint, oil, anti-freeze, batteries, and other waste […]
Heather Latter People of all ages paid tribute to Terry Fox by participating in local “Marathon of Hope” yesterday afternoon. The event, organized by the Church of the Holy Spirit, saw more than 80 participants and raised over $6,300. Participants ran, walked, and biked along the riverfront.
Heather Latter Davetta Sheppard received some information from Cara Gunderson, with the Community Care Access Centre, this morning during the “Senior Fair” held at the Sister Kennedy Centre. The event, which ran until 3 p.m., featured booths, speakers, lunch, and prizes.
Submitted Staff at the Northern Lights Credit Union were thrilled to bring the People’s Choice plaque back to work yesterday afternoon following the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Great Canadian Chili Cook-Off.” They beat out the Seven Generations Education Institute by one vote to garner the award.
