Al McTavish of Devlin and Todd and Donna Calder of Fort Frances won the $100 up for grabs May 31 and June 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for May 29-June 4 were Bernice Boivin (Fort Frances), Murray and Carol […]
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With deep sadness, the family of Serena Andy, born Dec. 11, 1975, announces her passing into the spirit world on June 7, 2005 at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, Man. Serena will be forever remembered and missed by her children, Mikey, Annabelle, Rolanda, and Victoria of Big Grassy First […]
Around 20 people took part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics last night at the Civic Centre that saw close to $6,000 raised for the organization that has 50 athletes in the area. —Emmanuel Moutsatsos photo
Brittany Chambers, left, constituency officer for MP Ken Boshcoff, presented a certificate to Vik Nowak, executive director for FACS.
‘Beeker’ Watson got nothing but air at his bat against Stratton’s pitcher, Curtis Jerry, this past Thursday night at VanJura Ball Park. —Emmanuel Moutsatsos photo
Alyssa Chiasson, left, and Yvonne McPherson held a tea party while dancing to “Tea for Two” at the Fort Dance Studio’s Sixth-Annual Core and Elite divisions recital entitled “Egos and Icons.” The dance recital was held at the Townshend Theatre on Friday. —Melanie Béchard photos
Karen Sliworski, left, and Brenda Fraser were the only people willing to brave the elements for the Walk for Memories in Emo on Sunday. The duo raised $240 for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River. –Michael Hilborn photo
Brady Wright, six, of the Cheetahs showed good control to keep the ball away from a pressing Carolann Stone, six, of the Panthers during a Fort Frances Youth Soccer practice Monday night at the St. Francis Sportsfields. About 650 youths are part of Fort Frances Youth Soccer, with the season […]
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 and the local ladies auxiliary held its Honours and Awards Night here Monday. For the ladies auxiliary, life membership awards were presented to Joanne Gosselin, Florence Hill, Alyce Lambert, Helen Matheson, Marie McDiarmid, Nancy Shaw, and Betty Sivonen. Pins for years of service were […]
John Rafferty, acclaimed last week to represent the NDP in Thunder Bay-Rainy River in the next federal election, said he and his team are preparing to take on Liberal MP Ken Boshcoff. “People at the doors are telling me they’re not voting Liberal,” he said. “People at the doors are […]
Fifteen district runners braved cloudy, misty conditions Saturday in Baudette to compete in the annual Willy Walleye 5K Road Race. Andrew Friesen (under-19) was the overall winner with a time of 18:24. Araceli Vazquez captured first in the 40-49 age category with a time of 23:33 while Bill Michl was […]
A meeting will be held this Sunday (June 12) for players and family members of the Muskie football program. Interested players are urged to attend the meeting, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort High football field, where representatives of the Muskie Touchdown Club also will give […]
