Cameron Penney Local resident and world traveller Joshua Henry has a new title to add to his résumé: “Canada’s Greatest Explorer.” Henry captured the title—and the $25,000 grand prize—after topping Aaron Lauritsen of Cochrane, Alta. in a 15-km rafting race along the Red Deer River in the final challenge of […]
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Duane Hicks “Northern Ontario will have a voice in an Ontario PC government.” That’s a pledge party leader Patrick Brown has been driving home as he tours the region this week. “This is my 21st trip to Northern Ontario since I announced my run for the PC leadership two years […]
Duane Hicks The subject of liability insurance in the town’s draft business licence bylaw is among one of the items businesses have been seeking clarification on prior to an open house today from 4-6 p.m. at the Civic Centre. The draft bylaw states a business licence applicant shall maintain liability […]
Heather Latter Thursday morning she was sitting in the emergency room at La Verendrye Hospital here. That night she was being crowned the 2016 Emo Fair Queen. Harleigh Brow-Rose of Fort Frances was a real trooper last week—when the majority of the queen contestant activities took place—and it obviously paid […]
Joey Payeur VanJura was awash in feel-good vibes Monday evening—even in the dugout of the conquered. From those playing for loved ones to those finding redemption, there was no shortage of emotion-charged stories to tell after the No. 1-ranked Fort Frances Her-icanes’ 9-7 victory over the No. 6-rated Red Gut […]
Heather Latter 2016 Emo Fair Queen Harleigh Brow-Rose, centre, was flanked by Second Princess Janissa Judson, left, and First Princess Taylor McQuaker following the annual crowning ceremony last Thursday evening at the Emo Arena. Taylor also was named Miss Congeniality while the Dorothy Bonot Award went to Meagan Anderson.
Cameron Penney Fort Frances Lions Club member Dave Beach laid a brick in memory of Bev Storkson on Sunday afternoon during the club’s annual “Dandy Lion Festival” at the Lions Millenium Park on Second Street East here. A barbecue lunch was organized as part of the event while musical entertainment […]
Dave Ogilvie Kelvin Caul and his daughter, Jenn, competed again this year in the “Jack and Jill” two-person cross-cut event during this year’s annual loggers’ competition at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fall fair in Emo. The competition was fierce but in the end, Jason Caul was declared […]
Tracy Morningstar gave her old team some new heartbreak—pitching a complete-game five-hitter while reaching base twice to lead the Fort Frances Her-icanes to a 9-7 win over the Red Gut Babes in the second-and-deciding game of the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League final Monday evening at VanJura.
You’ll have to forgive district residents for feeling a little heady these days. First, Premier Kathleen Wynne graced us with her presence during a quick stopover back on Aug. 9, when she visited New Gold’s Rainy River Project before spending some time in town at the UNFC’s “Circle of Life” […]
With heavy hearts, our family wishes to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and uncle. With his family by his side, Brian passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his wife, Margaret; son, Bruce (Michelle); […]
With great sorrow, the family announces the sudden passing of Marion Laura Bazylewski, 69, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Marion was born Oct. 5, 1946 in Stonewall, Man. to Harry and Inga Bazylewski. She is survived by her […]
