There were seven more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 19-25 were Ted Galusha (Devlin), Theresa Redford (Emo), Deb Riley (Atikokan), Greg Willett (Elliot Lake), Larry Johnson (Sleeman), Dennis and Mary Lou Allen (Devlin), and Judith Lindholm (Fort Frances).
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The Muskies will try to finally put one into the win column today when they square off against the visiting Kelvin Clippers. Kick-off is at 4 p.m. Both teams head into the game with 0-2 records in WHSFL play. The black-and-gold have been steadily improving their play, but still are […]
All four Muskie court teams began their NorWOSSA seasons with losses at the hands of the host Dryden Eagles yesterday. The junior boys’ volleyball team sent their best-of-five match the distance before coming out on the short end of a 3-2 decision. But head coach Greg Ste. Croix drew some […]
District residents could be excused if they were walking a little taller on Friday. That’s because they once again showed their generosity and community spirit by coming out in droves to donate blood at the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) clinic held Wednesday and Thursday at Fort Frances High School. CBS […]
Coinciding with an annual event which takes place around the world, a “Take Back the Night” march and rally demanding an end to all forms of violence against women and children will be held here Monday. Dubbed “Hands Across the Bridge,” those taking part are asked to meet at the […]
Fort Frances OPP are investigating a robbery at a local business here. Yesterday around 9 p.m., a suspect entered the East End Confectionery, located at 1026 Scott St., brandishing a black hand gun. The suspect handed an employee a cream-coloured satchel and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect […]
Local resident Ed Katona said Thursday morning he wasn’t feeling too bad after completing his 550-km round trip to Duluth, Mn. and back Wednesday afternoon. “No sore joints. No nothing,” he remarked. “The first day, it was pretty tough biking,” he remarked. “I think I got a bit of heatstroke. […]
The board of directors of Rainycrest Home for the Aged here is considering offers to transfer all or part of the facility’s operation to the private sector in a bid to control costs to district municipalities. The issue was discussed at the general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal […]
The Atikokan Crisis Centre, in conjunction with Riverside Community Counselling Services here, has launched a monthly women’s discussion group to give women a chance to learn about issues of violence and how to break the cycle. “We’re excited we’re finally able to do this,” said Donna Kroocmo, executive director of […]
Saturday was a beautiful day for sailing on Rainy Lake as the Rendezvous Yacht Club concluded its racing season with the Pumpkin Cup. Ron Bowman captained “In Tune” to a victory against 10 other sailboats. Close behind “In Tune” was Jack Bartlett and his “Mad Hatter,” followed by Colin Hewitt […]
“Have you ever just lost it on someone?” I asked Chris Bazinet, a fourth-degree black belt in the martial art form of Wado Kai. “I’ve never abused my martial arts,” Bazinet responded. “Oh, come on, not even once?” he was asked again. “Never,” he sternly repeated. “Have you ever come […]
Despite the poor growing season this year, Rainy River’s Giant Pumpkin Festival still boasted some whoppers Saturday. With only about half the entries of a normal year, the 25 that were entered were almost all of substantive size. The first really big pumpkin to get weighed was that of Rainy […]
