The local Legion Ladies' Auxiliary met on Nov. 14, with 32 members in attendance.
The charter was draped in memory of Gloria Bergner.
An election of officers for 2019 was held, with Alfreda Easton to be president, Leslie as first vice, Christina McDougall as second vice, and Josie Miller as treasurer.
If you conjure up an idea of what you wanted to be when you grew up, a mustachioed pilot probably was pretty high up on your list.
There's a reason this is a mainstay in the dream professions of children (and, let's face it, adults, too): it's cool!
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Br. #29 met on Oct. 10, with 38 members in attendance.
A delicious potluck supper was enjoyed by all at 6 p.m., followed by our regular monthly meeting.
The charter was draped in memory of Cheri Stanley.
The October birthday winner was Barb Ogden, with cards to Clara Stainke and Maureen Ricard.
The executive of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary met for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 2.
Mary Jane Pearson said preparations for the annual “Fall Harvest Tea,” set for this Saturday (Oct. 13) from 2-4 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship, were well underway.
The local Legion Ladies' Auxiliary to Br. #29 met on Sept. 12, with 33 members in attendance.
An application for membership was presented and approved for Joyce Schulz.
The charter was draped for Mary Ducharme and her 51 years of service. She held offices of second-vice, first-vice, president, and past president.
On Saturday, July 28, the United Beef Club held their annual Funday, hosted by Ken and Mary Ann Haw.
All members and leaders were present. Everyone came with their animals washed, clipped and ready to go!
Neil and Ken Haw demonstrated how to groom and clip the calves.
Ken Haw also showed everyone how to properly tie their animals for the Emo Fair.
Hello there and Boozhoo from the 2018 Fort Frances Ogimaa Binesiiyog Stewardship Youth Rangers!
We started a new project this year learning all about bats. First, we were instructed by Nathan Hopkins of the MNRF on how to construct a single-chamber bat house.
July 9-15 is “Pride Week” in Rainy River District and Koochiching County. This week marks the first time our region will come together to recognize and affirm that the diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression is a positive contribution to our communities, workplaces, and schools.
After 19 years of medical practice in his hometown of Fort Frances, Barry Anderson, M.D., general surgeon, has retired.
After graduating from Fort Frances High School in 1969, Dr. Anderson continued his studies at the University of Manitoba, where he received his MD in 1975.
Seven district First Nations' firefighters recently graduated from the Six Nations fire training academy.
Fire departments from Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Big Grassy First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation, and Couchiching First Nation are working to improve their services in a bid to raise the number of volunteers and make their communities safer.
