Local News from Across the Rainy River District
“Hi, my name’s Reuben. I’m from the Fort Frances Times.” That’s a common introduction I’ve used countless times here. But while covering the Borderland Thunder during the SIJHL final last week in Dryden, I learned there’s a lot about the rivalry between the two towns when it comes to hockey […]
A cleanup, painting, and odd repairs were completed at the Emo Arena this past Friday by employees Linda Carmody and Norm Cain. Arena manager Tony Bliss, still recovering from recent surgery, made an appearance to make sure all work has been completed. The ice was taken out March 25, with […]
In loving memory of Susan (Horton) Oshie, 49, who passed away suddenly Monday, April 1, 2002 at Rainy River First Nation, Ont. She was born Sept. 12, 1952 in Harrow, London, England. Susan will be greatly missed by her children, Tracy Ann Horton-Oshie, and Lionel Jeffrey Horton-Oshie and his wife, […]
In loving memory of Laura May Almers, 80, a longtime resident of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, April 1, 2002. Laura was born Feb. 1, 1922 in Rainy River to John and Hazel Fadden. She grew up in the […]
“Real life simulations like internships, practice interviews, and skills competition are great ways to prepare our business students for employment,” said Shirley Schmidt, business instructor at Rainy River Community College in International Falls. With this goal in mind, Schmidt has organized the annual competitive events at RRCC, which measures speed […]
Friends and colleagues were in shock Tuesday over news that former local businessman Tony Beyak passed away suddenly yesterday while vacationing in the Caribbean. “I’m really saddened to hear of his passing,” said Marla Thomson of the Northern Lights Credit Union here, who worked with Beyak on the Fort Frances […]
Michael Tetu was sentenced to 15 years in jail at the Fort Frances Courthouse on Monday afternoon after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of Deanna Daw on Oct. 29, 2000 as well as to four other charges unrelated to that incident. He will be eligible for […]
The fastball team formerly known as the Emo Bulldogs is looking for a place to play. The Rainy River District Fastball League champ, now known as the Alton Pollard Bulldogs, recently moved back to Fort Frances, citing poor field conditions at the old Emo diamond. But it’s a move that […]
Lions, tigers, and other exotic animals will take over the Townshend Theatre here Tuesday night as Kids & Co. presents “The Carnival of the Animals.” The performance—complete with life-size puppets and vibrant backdrops—is being staged by “The Music Arsenal” starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, which cost $12 each (with those […]
What to do about reported traffic flow problems at the new Canada Customs and Immigration facility here will be discussed at Monday’s committee of the whole of council meeting. The report is to be made by Pat Hickerson, the town’s manager of Operations & Facilities, after council directed that department’s […]
The next rehearsal for the choir that will perform during the World Health Organization’s 11th-annual International Conference on Safe Communities here next month has been rescheduled for Monday night instead of Tuesday. Organizer Diane Maxey said the date was changed so as not to conflict with the Kids & Co. […]
Coping with dementia is possible. That was the message Dr. Cameron Camp offered more than 65 health-care providers gathered at La Place Rendez-Vous on Friday morning for a conference called “Coping with Dementia.” Professional care-givers from across the region, including Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, and Virginia, Mn., were on hand to […]
