Lucas Punkari As time wound down in the second half of extra time in Dryden last Wednesday, it looked as if the Muskie girls’ soccer team and the host Eagles were destined for a penalty shootout in their NorWOSSA semi-final contest. Instead, Eagles’ striker Amy Doudiet broke the deadlock with […]
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Sarah Pruys “On an average day between Canada and the U.S., there are approximately 2,500 kids that go missing.” So notes Dan Thurber, newly-appointed provincial representative for Northwestern Ontario in Canada’s newest organization that helps find missing children: Bikers Urban Response Needed (B.U.R.N.) Thurber, a Fort Frances general contractor, explained […]
Sarah Pruys For Kevin Hughes, the proud owner of a 1970 Chevelle and a ’32 Ford, restoring cars runs in the family. “My dad was always into cars, and all of my brothers are into old cars,” he noted. They take their cars to different shows, such as the annual […]
Sarah Pruys As rain drummed on the roof of the Memorial Sports Centre last Wednesday evening, the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron marched around the auditorium onto Parade. Twenty-six cadets, along with their families and friends, were present for the 10th-annual ceremonial review. “The [ceremonial review is an opportunity […]
Heather Latter Although Dexter Fichuk will be graduating from Fort High in a few weeks and heading off to begin his post-secondary education in the fall, he’s looking to leave something behind for future students. The Fort Frances teen is hoping to start up an annual scholarship that would provide […]
Heather Latter While talking to a friend one day, Scott Barker expressed the passion he has for helping people in Africa, especially children and victims of molestation and sexual assault. Then just two days later, he was introduced to Kate Magill, the founding director of “Project Purpose” in Maputo, Mozambique. […]
Heather Latter While more than 20 teams already have signed up for this year’s “Relay For Life” in Fort Frances, committee co-chair Jennifer Anderson said there’s still time to join in. “We always have room for more,” she enthused. “If anyone is worried that it’s too late to get in, […]
Heather Latter Assuming the deal goes through, New Gold Inc.’s offer last week to acquire Rainy River Resources Ltd. is a move that will benefit the district. “For Rainy River shareholders, it’s a great opportunity because it is difficult to raise money to build mines these days and we have […]
Heather Latter The Accommodation Review Committee for Crossroads School in Devlin will determine its recommendation for the future of the school at a meeting next week, although it’s decision likely won’t be presented to the Rainy River District School Board until the fall. The review, which saw four public consultations, […]
Lucas Punkari They’ve been the team to beat in NorWOSSA for the last three years, and the Muskie boys’ soccer team showed why once again in Dryden last Wednesday. With a 2-1 win over the Kenora Broncos, the black-and-gold came away with their third-straight league title and earned the chance […]
Heather Latter Melanie, Ria, and Melissa McPherson set out for a walk along the waterfront with their dogs Sunday afternoon as part of the local Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides. The event, which started at the Sorting Gap Marina, was deemed a success, with a total […]
Sarah Pruys WO2 Oryn Albanese was honoured with the Lord Strathcona Medal by Reviewing Officer Lt. W.F. “Woody” Linton last Wednesday evening at the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron’s 10th-annual ceremonial review. The rare award honours self-discipline, good citizenship, patriotism, and physical and intellectual capabilities.
