With tickets going on sale this week, organizers have unveiled a record number of contestants for this year’s “Quest for the Best,” which will take place Tuesday, July 24 in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. “We’ve got more people than we’ve ever got before, but we’re […]
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You either hate him, or love him. There is no in between when talking about a gritty NHL defenceman such as Chris Pronger. Residents across Northwestern Ontario either tilt one way or the other on the Dryden native. But regardless, he’s still one of the best blueliners in the […]
How do you ensure the dollars you donate to foreign aid make it to the desperately needy? Is it wasted on fundraising and bureaucracy, or skimmed off by a myriad of fingers along the way before it makes it to that struggling soul staring at you from the TV […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society is seeking support—and funds—to build a new multi-use facility at the fairgrounds in Emo. “The exhibition hall is in sad shape and, even though there’s been a lot of work done on the 4-H building, none of the buildings on the fairgrounds are in […]
Ontario’s “Best Start” program, whose aim is to support children and families in the early years of development from birth to Grade 1, is moving into the second phase here in Rainy River District. “Phase one was the expansion of child care within the district,” noted Kim Gardiman, children’s services […]
Christian Wiedenhoeft, three, busted a move to the music on Scott Street while his big sister Callahan on during the Business Improvement Association’s Mall Days on Thursday. The event, a kickoff to Fun in the Sun celebrations, featured sidewalk sales, as well as fun and games for children. —Amanda Roy […]
Aaron Lowes mugged for the camera as he sailed over the finish line in a race Sunday morning. Lowes had built up a large lead, and popped a celebratory wheelie before the jump. —Justin Holmes photo
Daniel Young sprayed Jasmine Taylor with a hose Saturday afternoon during the Emo Spray Park committee’s “Spray ’n Slide” party and barbecue at the Lions Park. Many people came to join in the fun in the sun—and water.—Heather Ogilvie photo
Prepared for the weather, three-year-old Olivia Eldridge didn’t let the prospect of rain keep her from beaming as she waited next to her baby sister, Aubrey, for the Canada Day parade to start Sunday afternoon. —Duane Hicks photo
2007 Fun in the Sun Queen Holly Strain, left, First Princess Paula Vangel, Second Princess Rachel Dutton, and Mini-Queen Avery Wilson-Hands, posed for pictures shortly after the crowning ceremony Sunday. —Amanda Roy photo
Anyone itching for angling action can look forward to the seventh-annual “Castin’ for Cash” tournament on Lake Despair on July 6-7. Sixty teams will take to the water on Friday—looking to land enough bass to claim the $5,000 first prize. In all, more than $16,000 in prizes will be handed […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society is seeking support—and funds—to build a new multi-use facility at the fairgrounds in Emo. “The exhibition hall is in sad shape and, even though there’s been a lot of work done on the 4-H building, none of the buildings on the fairgrounds are in […]
