A big hello from the OSR crew! We began the week (Aug. 15) by heading out with conservation officer Mike Veniot to clean up boat launches, entry points, and campsites along the shores of Rainy Lake! Not only did we get to learn more about what conservation officers do, but […]
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? Let’s face it, if you are a huge fan of a sports franchise, you are going to support them through thick and thin and defend them no matter what. But over the last little while here in North American, that passion fans bring has started to go over the […]
On Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, Gerald Chester Sumner, of International Falls, Mn., was called home by his Heavenly Father. He was sad to leave but after losing the fight with cancer, he was ready to go home and be free from pain and suffering. Gerald was born to Chester and […]
Peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 at the Rainy River Hospital, Mryte Lauzon passed away at the age of 105. Myrtle was born in McIntosh, Mn. on Nov. 24, 1905 to Oscar and Clara Skaalrud. She was the oldest of 12 children. Myrtle was united in marriage to Emile Lauzon […]
Tragically and sadly, we announce the sudden passing of our dear son, Joshua Helm, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. Joshua was born on Jan. 26, 2001 in San Diego, Calif. Joshua loved life and all it had to offer. He was taken from us doing what he loved best. Joshua […]
It is with heavy hearts the family announces the unexpected passing of Terry Dean Richards on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 at his residence in Chapple Township, Ont. Terry was born Dec. 14, 1981 in Creston, Iowa to Russel and Carol Richards. In 1986, the family moved to Rainy River District, […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources is asking residents to be aware of bears in the Fort Frances area, and to take the necessary steps to avoid attracting them into local neighbourhoods. Over the past several weeks, people in the Fort Frances area have reported almost 30 conflicts with […]
Face Wolves here tonight In a replay of a 7-7 tie that took place last Thursday, the fourth-place Rainy River Royals upset the host second-place Big Grassy Braves 7-1 yesterday evening in the quarter-finals of the Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs. Murray Armstrong earned the win while Travis Tom […]
Staff A series of road and sewer/water projects being done this summer are progressing according to schedule. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council last night that work is going well on the 200 block of Third Street East, with work crews under primary contractor Wagner Construction Canada ULC […]
Staff The forest fire hazard is rebounding across the Northwest Region as warm, sunny weather returns, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported. The fire hazard is now “high” across most parts of the region and as a result, active forest fires are expected to flare up while new ones can […]
Heather Latter There’s not much left of the old Robert Moore School, with just a portion of the west end of the building still standing. Demolition of the school began Aug. 12 but curious onlookers continue to stop by to catch a glimpse of Fort Frances history disappearing into dust […]
Lucas Punkari Jordan Larson made his way through centre ice yesterday evening as he took advantage of some ice time at the Ice For Kids Arena. Larson, who was joined by a number of local hockey players, will be taking part in the Fort Frances Lakers’ training camp, which gets […]
