Sarah Pruys Emma Dykstra (Donald Young School), left, captured third place with her speech, “The Titanic,” during the annual Rainy River District Speech Contest yesterday evening. She was joined by Anne Jean (St. Francis), who finished second after speaking on “Reaching for Your Dreams,” and Dylan Ossachuk (J.W. Walker), who […]
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Duane Hicks Local artist Eric C. Keast set up his wares to sell yesterday on Scott Street for the opening of the BIA’s “Market Thursdays Downtown” for the season. Vendors are welcome to participate, and can book their table now by calling Richard Boileau at McTaggarts (274-5371) or Doug Anderson […]
Lucas Punkari RJ McDonald of the Stratton Eagles slapped a ball just foul as he and his teammates squared off against the defending champion Sight & Sound Wolves during Rainy River District Fastball League play yesterday evening at VanJura here. The Wolves rolled to an 11-0 victory to improve their […]
There’s a 60 percent chance of thundershowers tonight, with an overnight low of 16 C (61 F) and east winds at five m.p.h. Tomorrow will see a 70 percent chance of thundershowers. Expect a high of 29 (84), that will feel more like 32 (90), and a low again around […]
With family beside him, Ilio Gushulak, 89, of 1154 Walker Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, where he had been a very content resident since December, 2010. He was born to Anastasia and Theodore Gushulak on March 28, 1923 in Sirko, Man. […]
Staff With less than two weeks to go before voting ends for the World Fishing Network’s “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest, Fort Frances is far behind in the rankings. As of press time this morning, Fort Frances had garnered just 119 votes. Elsewhere in the district, Nestor Falls was faring far […]
Staff As many people plan to take to rivers and lakes this holiday weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources wants the public to know how safe boating can help CL-415 waterbombers do their job. Curiosity drives people and nothing draws a crowd faster than a CL-415 heavy waterbomber scooping water […]
Press Release With indications the government may be reconsidering its decision to close all three Ontario Travel Information Centres in Northwestern Ontario, local MPP Sarah Campbell will host a rally in support of tourism here tomorrow (May 19). Scheduled for 1 p.m. at the former tourist information centre, Campbell is […]
Lucas Punkari Montana Plasky of the Piranhas took control of the ball while her teammate, Ashton Barnes, gave chase close behind as they took on the Eels in Division II (under age nine) action in the Fort Frances Youth Soccer league yesterday evening at St. Francis Field. League play will […]
the OPP Everyone in Rainy River District can play a leadership role in making our communities safer, Rainy River District OPP detachment commander Insp. Steve Shouldice said Monday at the kick-off to Police Week locally. “Our partnership with our communities is essential in preventing crime and making our citizens safer,” […]
Sarah Pruys Rainycrest residents Vincent DeGagne, left, and David Bliss were among those making a trip to La Place Rendez-Vous on Tuesday evening for a night out. The annual event saw many of the residents enjoy dinner together on the warm spring evening.
Press Release It’s time to walk the dog! The annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides is set for Sunday, May 27 at 1 p.m. at Pither’s Point Park in Fort Frances. The local Voyageur Lions Club once again will be organizing this event to raise money for the Lions Foundation […]
