The Canadian Press EDMONTON—Researchers at the University of Alberta are suggesting there might not be as much medical benefit to vitamin D supplements as previously thought. A team led by Michael Allen, director of the Evidence-Based Medicine Department at the faculty of medicine, recently examined the evidence for 10 common […]
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Joey Payeur Sydney Anderson of St. Francis School, left, had a good head of steam going on this rush against schoolmate Izzy White during the Rainy River District Athletic Association’s Grades 4-6 soccer tournament yesterday at the St. Francis Sports Fields. The players were greeted by a warm, sunny day […]
Cameron Penney Scarlett Asplund sported a big grin before she received her diploma from Laurel Basaraba at the Legion Park yesterday as part of the Fort Frances Nursery School windup. Children played games together at the park and then enjoyed a barbecue lunch before celebrating their graduation.
Staff “Friends of the Museum” member Sarah Marusyk was among the volunteers who planted flowers in the courtyard there yesterday evening. This is the second-straight year “Friends” did its part to help beautify downtown Fort Frances, complementing the flower baskets put up by The Shops on Scott (BIA).
Cameron Penney Mary Brown dished up strawberry shortcake to Sue Freeman yesterday during the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s annual “Strawberry Social” held at the hospital grounds. Plenty of people turned out to support the fundraiser and enjoy their tasty treat in the sunshine.
Rilla Diann Korpi, 71, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Rilla was born Jan. 24, 1945 to Frank and Millie (Jackson) Hoppe in International Falls. She married Einar W. Korpi on Nov. 23, 1963. Rilla enjoyed playing canasta, […]
Staff The Red Gut Babes are back in the win column. Alyssa Windego went the distance while the Babes found just enough offence to top the visiting Sabaskong Tebinaak 13-12 in the lone Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League game last night. It was the first of what will be […]
Cameron Penney OSSTF District 5B members Duane Roen, left, Mike Allison, and Vince Gouin took to the picket line once again near the Rainy River District School Board office this morning. With today’s one-day strike—and another planned for Monday—impacting final exams, a condensed exam schedule has been prepared. Many Grade […]
From the MNRF Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday afternoon. Nipigon Fire #19, a human-caused blaze near Jackfish Lake, was listed as “being held” at 2.1 hectares in size. Meanwhile, Nipigon Fire #18, located near Neys Provincial Park, was “under control” at 0.2 ha. The fire […]
Staff Cassandra Moffitt is holding court quite well—even if she’s not currently playing on a court. The accomplished high school and college volleyball and basketball player continued her strong rookie season in the Borderland Soccer League’s women’s division with a pair of goals to pace Al’s Racquet Stringing to a […]
Press Release In a move that will benefit their respective members greatly, Nexus Community Credit Union Ltd. and Alterna Savings and Credit Union Ltd. announced yesterday their intention to join together as one under the federated operating model. For both credit unions, this brings a greatly-expanded geographic presence across Ontario. […]
By Tom Withers The Associated Press CLEVELAND — From the edge of elimination to the brink of history. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have pushed the NBA Finals to their limit. Game 7 is necessary. James scored 41 points, delivering another magnificent performance with no margin for error, Kyrie […]
