Staff It’s not often the Borderland Racing Association is able to run on Canada’s birthday. But with July 1 falling on a Friday this year, it allowed the Emo Speedway to move its race night up for the holiday weekend. “Because Canada Day is on a Friday this year, it […]
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Staff Another member of the Fort Frances Lakers is set to continue his hockey career at the post-secondary level. The team announced yesterday that defenceman Cody Hasbargen has committed to attend school and play hockey at Concordia College in Moorhead, Mn. A native of Baudette, Mn., the 19-year-old played two […]
the MNR Residents of Mishkeegogamang First Nation are scheduled to return to their community tomorrow (July 1). The decision was recommended by the Ministry of Natural Resources based on ongoing fire suppression efforts and the weather forecast. Changes in wind direction and weather, however, could lead to smoke returning to […]
Heather Latter Youngsters from the Fort Frances Day Care paraded down Portage Avenue this morning in celebration of Canada Day—displaying their patriotic pride by waving flags, balloons, and streamers. With tomorrow being Canada Day, plenty of activities are planned across the district.
Zoey Duncan Taylor Mickelson was carried by camp counsellor Rowena Edey (left) and Dakota Windover during an “Olympics Day” chariot race on Tuesday as part of the OPP Youth Summer Camp at Sunny Cove. The camp began June 26 and runs through July 2. Youth aged 11 and 12 from […]
Heather Latter Rainycrest residents Ruby Gillies and Irene Skirten, along with Jolene Morrisseau and Tana Langtry of the local Canadian Mental Health Association, spent some time enjoying one of the internal gardens there on Tuesday. The CMHA sponsors the planting and care of one of the four gardens at Rainycrest. […]
Hilding Ingvar Peterson, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Hilding was born April 13, 1935 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late Elna and Elof Peterson. Hilding lived in Fort Frances and was the loving husband of Jane […]
Allan George Heskins, 79, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born July 19, 1931 to George and Anne Heskins. The family lived in Sleeman, Ont. for many years before moving to Fort Frances. Al worked at […]
Dave Ogilvie The Chapple Canada Day committee has finished plans for the parade which will take place on Friday, July 1. Kids parade registration is at 10:30 a.m. at Cedar Yard Road (just past the tracks). Judging will be taking place at 11 a.m. and the parade will start at […]
Press Release On June 11, Energy Fitness held its annual 5k June Bug Run/Walk, raising $2,700 with all proceeds going to Riverside Foundation for Health Care. “This was a great fit to give our proceeds to health care as we are raising awareness of the importance of fitness for a […]
Jack Elliott Four dozen Cancer survivors were honoured at a dinner in Rainy River just prior to the start of the “Relay for Life” in Rainy River last Friday. Hosted at the Recreation Centre, the meal was served by members of the 4-H Relay for Life Club, which includes cancer […]
Press Release Rainy River District School Board administration is pleased to announce two leadership appointments effective at the start of the school year in Aug. 2011. Carla Magisano is appointed to the position of vice-principal of Fort Frances High School, in support of principal Al McManaman. She replaces retiring Fort […]
