Four teams remain in the ‘A’ bracket while the other four have been relegated to the ‘B’ after the opening night of Rainy River District Fastball Association playoff action Tuesday. The playoffs feature a doubleknockout format, with losing teams dropping down to the ‘B’ bracket and playing off until there […]
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Those with loved ones residing at Rainycrest Home for the Aged are encouraged to find out more about the Family and Friends Advisory Council now being struck there. “It’s a brand new thing,” said Mandy Wilson, activation co-ordinator at Rainycrest. “It’s like a school council. You bring people together to […]
Robert Nault, who may not be the local MP for Rainy River District by the next election, was in complete shock yesterday after hearing a provincial commission proposing electoral riding changes here had decided to split his riding, attaching us to Thunder Bay- Atikokan instead of Kenora. “I can’t be […]
Twenty fires were burning in the Fort Frances District on Tuesday night but all but two have been extinguished, the local Ministry of Natural Resources office said this morning. “The last two are currently under control and will be out by the end of the day,” noted Harrold Boven, the […]
Dear editor, My name is Britainee Whalen and at the beginning of the summer I was crowned Miss Fun in the Sun. I am writing this letter to express my gratitude toward the people who assisted me along the way. I would like to thank my mom for her sewing […]
For Chrissy Thomson, her trip to the national ladies amateur championship in Quebec last week was full of bittersweet memories. Thomson—part of Team Manitoba—participated in the championship for the first time in her career learning a lot, enjoying the experience, but not playing her best golf. “It was a good […]
Plans for a skate park here are on hold temporarily, but it still could become a reality next spring, the planning committee said. “We’ve taken a bit of a hiatus for the summer,” said Mark Jones, president of the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club and a member of the committee. “We […]
It’s fitting that the local men’s soccer league final ended up being the best game of the season. “It’s fair to say it was the best game out there all year long,” said Jorge Ruppenstein, who plays for Taggs, which eked out a narrow win over Gillons’ in a game […]
A rug hooking class for beginners will be held at the Fine Line Art Gallery here beginning in September. Debbie Logan, advertising manager at the Fort Frances Times and instructor for the class, said the response has been very good so far. “I’ve got too many for one class,” Logan […]
By most standards, the 103rd-annual Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair last week was a tremendous success. But for some young local 4-H members, it undoubtedly was a disappointment. Twenty-seven youths invested more than a year of their lives—and considerable money—in bringing their market steers into the auction in […]
Local elementary and secondary school teachers will learn something new themselves before they head back to the job in two weeks as they attend the annual “Summer Institute” Wednesday and Thursday at Fort Frances High School. The conference, which is focused on literacy, will kick off with keynote speaker Tony […]
Organizers are getting ready for an annual summer art camp for kids here next Tuesday-Thursday (Aug. 26-28), which is shaping up to be as fun as ever. “I’m looking forward to it,” said local artist Linda Lovisa, who will lead this year’s camp along with museum curator and artist Pam […]
