Our summer weather continues—and it sure feels good. I certainly have no complaints about these hot temperatures. I frequently get asked, “Do you tan?” No, I don’t, but I ride a tractor daily. As such, I have a horrible farmer’s tan (the back side of me is white since the […]
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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell you it’s been absolutely scorching here in Rainy River District over the last couple of weeks. Heck, it’s been warm here all year long, but especially since the snow melted way back in March. But as everyone will be trying to find […]
Lucas Punkari For Pat and Wayne Howard, the way they’ve been able to win the annual “Castin’ for Cash” tournament on Lake Despair is starting to become very familiar. The Clearwater couple, who run Ross’ Camp, jumped from sixth place after the first day of fishing on Friday all the […]
Lucas Punkari While he’s now plying his trade on the USMTS circuit, Fort Frances native Brad Loveday showed no rust Saturday night in his return to the Emo Speedway. Loveday, who last competed at the 3/8th-mile oval back in 2010, worked his way up the front in the 20-lap WISSOTA […]
Ken Johnston The Rainy River District Fastball League’s annual all-star game was all it should be last Thursday evening in Rainy River. It featured stars, dominant pitching, and a come-from-behind finish! Team Gemmell, who included Jeff Morrison, Guy Arpin, Ryan Windego, Linden Indian, Chris Jack, Vaughan Wilson, Brad Wakefield, Chad […]
Lucas Punkari While their final placing wasn’t quite what they had hoped for, the Plaza Lanes trio of Evelyn Barker, Betty Robinson, and Sylvia Beadle had an experience they won’t soon forget at the recent Club 55+ Triples Team National Championships in Kelowna, B.C. The local trio, who had captured […]
Lucas Punkari The Muskie football team now knows what will stand in their way in their quest to finish atop the Winnipeg High School Football League’s Currie Division this fall. The schedule for the 2012 regular season was released this past week, which sees the black-and-gold hosting four games at […]
Heather Latter Salsa rhythms and mambo beats are just a few of the musical styles the Fort Frances High School senior band will experience when they visit the Caribbean island of Cuba during March Break next year. Band members already have began fundraising for the trip, and will continue to […]
Sarah Pruys Shoppers Home Health Care here is set to move, relocating to the former 364 Store in the Senic River Mall on Second Street East from its current site in the Rainy Lake Plaza on King’s Highway. Respiratory therapist and manager Randi Fulford said a “soft opening” is planned […]
Sarah Pruys The Fort Frances Horticultural Society has been busy once again this year but like all clubs, it always is looking for new members. From almost seven-year-old Magnus Trembath to Edith Newman, who is 90 years older than him, the society is a great organization to get involved with. […]
Heather Latter A new ice plant “chiller” will be purchased for the Ice For Kids Arena here. Town council approved the recommendation for the purchase and installation of the unit, costing $95,828.52 ($84,804 plus $11,024 HST), at Monday night’s meeting. Community Services manager Jason Kabel explained in a written report […]
Heather Latter A pair of college students have embarked on a business venture this summer—and have received funds from the provincial government’s “Summer Company” program (offered through the Northwest Business Centre) to help them. Film production students Shawnee Morrisseau, of Couchiching First Nation, and Andrew Wigwas of Thunder Bay have […]
