Janet Wagner passed away peacefully at home, in the presence of her family, on the morning of Sunday, May 15, 2011. Janet was born March 24, 1953 in International Falls, Mn. Janet’s life, although too short, was lived fully with grace and courage. Her passing is a tremendous loss to […]
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Memorial services for Susie Canfield, 91, who passed away on Jan. 10, 2011 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., will be held Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church in International Falls, Mn.
Duane Hicks With more than 100 forest fires continuing to burn across Alberta, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is sending support there. Fire management headquarters from across the Northwest and Northeast Regions have dispatched four 20-person crews, four strike team leaders, and one agency rep. Fort Frances headquarters has […]
Staff The 2011 edition of the Rainy River District Fastball League gets underway tonight with all 10 teams in action. In a rematch of last year’s final, the two-time defending champion Sight & Sound Wolves will battle the Barwick Knights. Elsewhere, the Stratton Eagles square off against the Rainy River […]
Peggy Revell Rainycrest residents Barbara Ballnick, left, Bessie Atatise, Gordiena Drennan, and Lyla Norris spent their Monday afternoon chatting as well as sorting and preparing old plastic bags that will be transformed through crocheting into brand new reusable bags like the ones shown here. Funds raised through the sale of […]
the MNR The Northwest Fire Region experienced a busy weekend, with 11 fires reported by yesterday evening. Three of the blazes are now “out,” with four listed as “being held” and three as “not under control.” The majority of the fires occurred in the Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout districts, […]
Heather Latter Pam Rittau, left, along with Sarah Rittau, Tayla Trimble, and Sharon Trimble, sold baking on behalf of the Fort Frances Aquanauts on Saturday at the community garage sale held at the local curling club. The group was raising money as its annual fundraiser while other groups and individuals […]
the OPP The OPP would like the public to be aware of a telephone scam affecting Rainy River District. Local residents have received phone calls from an individual claiming to be working for RBC. The male caller identified himself as working for the bank and then asked for personal information, […]
Lucas Punkari WISSOTA Midwest Modified driver Mike Wilson ran the high line on turns one and two during a practice session at the Emo Speedway on Saturday evening. The 2011 season will get underway this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (weather permitting).
Lucas Punkari Sara Roach chased after a loose ball during the Muskies’ game against Hammarskjold on Saturday afternoon during an exhibition tournament hosted by Fort High. The black-and-gold earned a 2-1 victory over the Vikings to finish up with a 2-1-1 record.
