Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Ministerial Association is hosting a prayer vigil at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at Rainy Lake Square. Ministerial representative Diane Clifford says this is a time to remember all the different losses that people have experienced during the pandemic. “People may have lost their jobs, maybe […]
Judi Helgeson, owner of All Sew in Rainy River is ready to enter her second retirement at the end of September. She says she’s enjoyed serving the District and beyond. “I love this area — the people, the river… it’s such a comfortable, scenic area,” says Helgeson, who was born […]
As a part of National Donut Day, anyone entering Salvation Army on Friday, June 3 will receive a complimentary donut, while quantities last. Major Al Hoeft, Salvation Army PR officer says this time honoured event is in honour of the history of the First World War. He says the “Donut […]
Terry Copenace of Big Grassy First Nation remembers a cold, rainy, November day fishing with his father. “He told me he didn’t want this for me when I grew up. He didn’t want me to have to live that way to support my family the same way he had to,” […]
The Emo Walleye Classic made a successful return to in-person competition, with 31 teams competing for the jackpot. The trophy was won by Payne Hunter and Shawn Brown, above, with a two-day total of 33.18 lb. High, fast water worked the the advantage of most anglers – none came home […]
Rookies Payne Hunter and Shawn Brown took the 2022 Emo Walleye Classic title with 33.18 lb. This was Brown’s first ever tournament, and Hunter’s first “big” tournament — he’d fished a few derbies before. They used a small Lund, a 25-horse motor, and a cooler for a livewell. “It just […]
A month from their AGM in June, LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary is looking for people to fill the positions of president, vice-president, and special events coordinator. Interim president Irene Laing says she isn’t sure what might happen if the roles aren’t filled by then. They need someone who is organized […]
Provincially, the average price for gas was at 200.2 cents per litre over the long weekend. With the provincial election looming, party leaders are discussing solutions on how to reduce the high prices. Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath said in a virtual media availability Friday that her party is the […]
The MNR’s Northwest Fire Region has almost half the crews than it did last year. Thankfully, as of May 18, the Region has seen eight fires — 101 fewer than the province had on the same date last year. Chris Marchand, the Region’s information officer says if the Region were […]
A month from their AGM in June, LaVer- endrye General Hospital Auxiliary is looking for people to fill the positions of president, vice-president, and special events coordinator. Interim president Irene Laing says she isn’t sure what might happen if the roles aren’t filled by then. They need someone who is […]
14-year-old TJ Barker is ready to fish his first “real” tournament with his dad, Jon. The pair are set to compete against about 30 other teams in the 2022 Emo Walleye Classic next weekend. TJ says he’s fished a bunch of smaller derbies, but this is his first real taste […]
Five years ago, high-school friends Edward Cabral and Jamie Blattner were fishing on the Manitou Rapids when Cabral landed a 22-inch walleye. “Why couldn’t you have reeled that in during the tournament?” said Blattner. A few days earlier, the pair finished second last in the 2017 Emo Walleye Classic. That […]
