Heather Latter Spectators looked on as Jim Rogenrud of International Falls, above, demonstrated how to skin a beaver during the Rainy River District Trappers Council’s annual workshop Saturday at the Devlin Hall. The day included presentations, fur handling, a silent auction, and kids’ games.
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Muskie Jenny Hammond opted for the diagonal approach to clear the bar during the girls’ long jump event at the Bronco Booster Invite in International Falls last Thursday. Hammond took second place after clearing four ft., six in.
There’s a push on to better develop sports tourism in Rainy River District—and for good reason. It provides a major financial shot-in-the-arm that cannot be ignored. The Dudley Hewitt Cup, which Fort Frances hosted last year, reportedly injected more than $200,000 into the local economy. Back in 2003, it was […]
Andrew Hallikas Dear Mike: The Fort Frances Library Technology Centre would like to correct some inaccuracies in the letter submitted by Cathie Sinninghe on April 13/16. We certainly appreciate Cathie’s letter and value her support and sentiments. Unfortunately, Cathy was misinformed regarding some of the staffing remarks that she mentioned. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Maria Gladu (nee Boon) on Tueday, April 19, 2016 at Riverview Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Annie was predeceased by her brother, Hank Boon. She will be sadly missed by her husband, […]
With the deepest of regrets, we mourn the loss of our beloved brother in Christ, George Stephen Benjamin Baldwin, 61, of Fort Frances, Ont., who unexpectedly went home to his Lord & Saviour Jesus on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Thankfully, his last wish was fulfilled as he was surrounded by […]
Elsie Hampton, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
Wallace G. (Gary, or Skip) Scott, 73, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 in Apple Valley, Mn. Skip is survived by his son, Michael G. Scott of Toronto, Ont. and numerous relatives in the Fort Frances, Ont. area. He was predeceased by his son, Christopher J. Scott; mother, Hazel Swanson […]
The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Thousands of people are expected to descend on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to smoke pot for the annual 4/20 celebration, the unofficial marijuana holiday that some say has its roots in the Bay Area. There will be more police, park rangers, fire and […]
