Wednesday, March 17, 2010
  • Scene it?
    Scene it?

    Ashton Brenna, Alex Dvorak, and Aiden Tullio watched how the dice fell during a game of Harry Potter “Scene It?” yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library. The game was one of many activities slated there for youths during March Break.

    Scene it?
  • Wrestling action
    Wrestling action

    The “Canadian Crazyhorse” (Michael Elgin), above, let out a yell to make sure the entire Couchiching Recreation Centre knew he had put former WWF wrestler “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn in a headlock during Canadian Wrestling’s Elite action there last Tuesday night (March 9).

    Wrestling action
  • Games club
    Games club

    On the third Monday of each month, a group of seniors gathers at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo to have some coffee, tea, and cookies while spending the afternoon playing games and visiting with friends. Newcomers are encouraged to bring along their favourite game and drop in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m.

    Games club
  • Signing books
    Signing books

    Former NHL’er Theoren Fleury signed copies of his book, “Playing With Fire,” after his presentation, “Don’t Quit Before the Miracle,” at the Townshend Theatre last Wednesday night. Fleury also signed hockey cards, caps, and jerseys after his speech.

    Signing books
  • March Break fun
    March Break fun

    Rianna Roach and Alacea Yerxa glided along the ice this morning during the Memorial Sports Centre’s busy “Toonie Skate”—one of the many activities available around town for children during March Break this week.

    March Break fun

Latest news

Town pushing ahead with trail system

After completing Phase I of its Active Transportation Plan more than two years ago, council agreed Monday to submit an application for funding for Phase II and move a step closer to having a trail system throughout the community, as well as linkages between the waterfront and the north- and west-end residential areas.

Rising energy costs putting families at risk for homelessness

Rising energy costs are one of the biggest reasons households across Rainy River District are being put at risk for homelessness, local agencies say.
“The biggest issue in this district which we see around homelessness has to do with the cost of utilities,” said Trudy McCormick, executive director of the Northwest Community Legal Clinic.