Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Candidates vying to become the next national chief for the Assembly of First Nations expect it to be a tight race, but will it go to the five ballots it took in 2021? Voting takes place Dec. 6. “Team Bellerose is prepared for anything. We’re putting in the time. We’re […]
Official recognition of a Thunder Bay-area recreational trail association by the country’s pre-eminent trail network is expected to raise the regional group’s profile and help it advance ongoing construction. The Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association announced this week it has been deemed “candidate ready” by the Trans Canada Trail system. […]
Krista Cabral’s last two months have been spent caring for her granddaughter — a 23-month-old who loves “Baby Shark” and The Wiggles — and trying to piece together what happened to her daughter who died of a suspected overdose. “I’m just hearing bits and pieces from different people,” the grieving […]
The Hunters Supper hosted by the West Rainy River District Lions Club was another great success, following the great tradition of this event. The event was held at the Stratton Rec Centre. The Lion’s members are grateful to all the volunteers especially the students, also the number of businesses that […]
Ken Brandrick enjoyed a 90th birthday celebration with family on November 10. Ken reached this milestone birthday November 5. The community wishes Ken many more years of health and happiness!
The Fort Frances High School Muskie Girls basketball team took the NorWOSSA gold medal on Friday in Kenora, and have secured a spot in NWOSSAA this weekend. The girls went 9-0 on the season and had a bye to the finals, where they beat the Dryden Eagles. They will play […]
Boston Pizza Fort Frances owner Dale Fortes congratulates defenseman Evan Kabel who was named the Lakers’ Player of the Month for October. In October Kabel played nine games, scoring one goal and four assists. Early in the season Kabel has become a stalwart on the Lakers’ blue line playing in […]
His name was John O’Leary. While the names of other Canadian Football League players have come and gone from my memory bank, and often forgotten, his never will. He was a running back with a big heart, durability and average skill for the Montreal Alouettes in three Grey Cups. Prior […]
Dear editor, I could not help but be moved by the ceremonies held in Ottawa to mark Remembrance Day. The ceremony on Parliament Hill was solemn and respectful. As I watched the wreaths being laid at the National War Memorial, I could not help but think back to the desecration […]
The last couple of Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments of the season took place in August, out in New York, at Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River. Following those events, which were covered by Bassmaster Live as all of the Elite Series tournaments are, there was some outrage amongst viewers […]
