Joey Payeur Jesse Quesnel may have to start putting on his goalie equipment in a phone booth if he continues to be the “Man of Steal.” The netminder was kryptonite to what appeared to be a superhuman Lake of the Woods Bears’ team—making a number of key saves to preserve […]
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Staff The annual Christmas Bird Count is set to happen this Saturday (Dec. 14) and more participants are encouraged to help out. As in past years, participants will be making a “big circle” around the district and covering different sectors—counting the number of birds and bird species they can see. […]
Lynn Danielson St. Francis School here will be holding a live Skype with Master Bombardier Nathan Cousineau tomorrow (Dec. 12) at noon from the school gym. Anyone wishing to attend the event, and support him while he continues to serve in Afghanistan over the Christmas season, is welcome to come […]
Duane Hicks The goal: To build for seniors an attractive, not-for-profit, fully-secured, free-standing assisted living facility in Rainy River District that is built in accordance with The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Building Code, which will be enforced in 2025. The key to success: Collaboration. That’s the message […]
Duane Hicks Planning is underway for a 2014 summer festival which would bring together performers and instructors from First Nations and the Métis community. Regional economic developer Geoff Gillon told town council Monday night that the RRFDC is trying to extend the usage of the big tent on the riverfront […]
Heather Latter Applications for Fort Frances High School’s Humanitarian Trip Scholarship are now available and Dexter Fichuk, who spearheaded the initiative, is hoping to receive some strong submissions. “It’s about being able to make a difference and creating change locally and globally,” said the 18-year-old, a former Fort Frances resident […]
Heather Latter Based on the voting numbers in the Aviva Community Fund competition, it looks like the “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” self-esteem and empowerment retreat for young women will be one of the 30 finalists and still in the running to win up to $50,000. Voting ended […]
Heather Latter Kenora-Rainy River Child and Family Services and Weechi-it-te-win Family Services signed an agreement and transfer of jurisdiction here Friday to allow WFS to provide child-welfare services to all band members living off-reserve within the Rainy River and Kenora districts. “It’s long overdue,” said KRRDCFS executive director Bill Leonard. […]
Dave Ogilvie It may have been the coldest stretch this winter but the frigid temperatures didn’t stop the residents of Emo and surrounding area from celebrating “Holly Daze.” It seemed almost too cold to hold a parade but by 5:45 p.m. on Friday, both sides of Front Street were lined […]
Joey Payeur A visit to “Cheesehead Country” was just the cure for what was ailing the Fort Frances Lakers. Mason Meyer scored twice, and Lucas DeBenedet reclaimed top spot in the SIJHL in all three major scoring categories with a three-point night, as the Lakers beat the Wisconsin Wilderness 6-2 […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances Choraliers Chris Lowe, left, and Carla Basaraba sang out during the choir’s annual Christmas cantata Sunday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church. Under the direction of Diane Maxey, the choir performed “Bethlehem Morning.” Their gift of song will be brought to International Falls this Sunday (Dec. 15) […]
Heather Latter Charmaine Langlais of the Sunset Country Métis lit a candle during the annual service marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Friday evening at the Knox United Church while Rose Tuesday looked on. The candlelight vigil honoured the 14 women killed 24 […]
