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The Fort Frances Terry Fox Run committee is hoping to make this year’s event the best it can be. They’re inviting anyone interested in helping out with the event to come out to a planning meeting. It will be held Saturday, August 5 at noon, in the Volunteer Bureau, located […]
The District Fall Fair is hoping to add a Rib Cook-Off to this year’s lineup. Joe Bodnar has been thinking about this event for the last few years. This year, Joe is hoping to “make it happen”. Those wishing to compete can do so in pairs or individually. Bodnar would […]
How does somebody become a sports fan of a specific team, or a specific player? A fan whose DNA sustains debatable decisions, bad luck and years of futility. A fan for life. For me, it’s starts with a family analysis. I have one son who has been a fan of […]
Rainy River District Mens Fastpitch playoffs got underway last night. These are the updated standings and stats after the final regular season games on Thursday, July 27, along with first-round playoff matchups. FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS 1. Frequency Hearing Stratton Eagles 12-3 .800 RF: 142 RA: 74 2. Sight […]
Fort Frances Lakers forward Brady Wicklund has committed to Lake Region State College for the 2023-24 season, as a member of the Royals inaugural hockey program. The 6’1”, 190-pound International Falls native scored 16 points in 11 games from February 9 to March 9, 2023, and added two goals in […]
Dear editor, In response to the alarming rise in hate both in person and online, North Bay Pride has decided not to hold the traditional pride parade this year. Instead, the organization will return to the streets with a united march for equity and inclusion, sending a powerful message against […]
The seventh stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series season took place this past weekend at Lake St. Clair on the border between Michigan and Ontario. It was my fifth time visiting this smaller Great Lake and for some reason my hard times continued at this body of water. My past […]
I saw someone post this morning; “It went from July 1st to July 26th in like five minutes!” and I must agree. We went from thinking we have plenty of time to prepare for our open house to we only have two days to make things pretty. I am looking […]
On July 24, 2023, with his family by his side, overlooking Rainy Lake, Clint’s battle with cancer came to a peaceful end. Born on July 24, 1956, in Thunder Bay, Clint passed away on his 67th birthday. Clint leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 41 years Doris (Tetreault); his […]
Rose Bird (Florence Irene), or better known as Rosie Jo, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Rosie Jo lived a full life along side the love of her life, Dick Bird. Together they shared 69 years, one month and 17 days. Rosie’s love […]
1949 – 2023 It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Carol (Callaghan) Carruthers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, has passed away after a brief illness, with her family and friends surrounding her. Carol was predeceased by her parents Dan and Lil; brothers Tim and Keith; grandson Kashis […]
