Staff Josh Strain and Sara Roach captured the male and female athlete-of-the-year honours at Fort High’s annual athletic awards banquet last night. It was Strain’s third award of the evening after claiming the track and field MVP and sharing the senior boys’ basketball MVP honours with Justin Anderson. There were […]
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Staff For the second time this week, Rainy River District Fastball League games were rained out, with all of last night’s games being postponed. Play is slated to resume on Tuesday night—weather permitting—with five games on the schedule. The Sabaskong Cubs (7-1) and Barwick Blue Knights (7-2) lead the pack. […]
the MNR No new fires were reported in the West Fire Region by yesterday evening. Although rain and low forest fire hazards are keeping the fire scene quiet, there are some active fires in the region. Red Lake District Fire #32, located northeast of Pikangikum, is classed as “under control” […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Easton announces his passing on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jim was born on June 1, 1947 to Jack and Barb Easton in Rainy River, Ont., moving to Fort Frances, Ont. as a young boy. […]
Azaela Marguerite McQuaker (nee Lundy) passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Born on a farm in Carpenter, Ont. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1918, Azaela was the oldest of 11 children. She attended public school in Carpenter, completing Grade 8 at age 11. […]
Peggy Revell Tanner McCormick smiled as Ange Gibson adjusted his cap during Fort Frances Nursery School’s graduation ceremony and celebration yesterday at Knox United Church. Proud parents and grandparents came out to see the young graduates receive their caps and certificates.
Submitted Some of the residents of Rainycrest travelled by bus to La Place Rendez-Vous on May 19, where they were escorted in and treated to a wonderful meal made possible courtesy of the Rainycrest Auxiliary. This event takes place once per year to the delight of the residents. The weather […]
the MNR One new fire was reported in the West Fire Region by yesterday evening. Kenora District Fire #31 is a 0.1-hectare blaze located just north of Perrault Falls burning in grass adjacent to Highway 105. Meanwhile, Red Lake Fire #26 has been declared “out.” This fire, located about 110 […]
Staff Tourists and area residents wanting to cross the border into Canada here, as well as at other ports of entry across the country, now can use Twitter to find out if there is a lineup. The Canada Border Services Agency announced Tuesday it has launched a three-month pilot project […]
Staff All five games in Rainy River District Fastball League action were washed out Tuesday night. Play is scheduled to resume tonight with another quintet of games on tap (weather permitting), including Sight & Sound hosting Rainy River at VanJura. Elsewhere, the Big Grassy Lightning will visit Stratton, Manitou heads […]
Last week when I recounted the surprise birthday party for my boyfriend/partner, I forgot to mention one of his very special gifts (even though I said no gifts). Bradley Teeple had been fishing all day with Grandpa Al and Grandma Shirley, and he caught himself a big walleye. Needless to […]
I hope you will join me in welcoming an agreement that was reached between the federal government and the leadership of Couchiching First Nation which resolves a serious public health issue on the reserve and ended an 11-day long toll booth protest on May 31. It was a great relief […]
