Three teams have signed up so far for the “Gold for the Gold” knowledge bowl, meaning a local showdown will be needed Sept. 11 before the Northern Ontario regional finals are held Sept. 24-25 at Donald Young School in Emo. Kim Jo Calder, a club leader with the Rainy River […]
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When Eva Costello of Fort Frances went to the bank Friday, what she saw brought tears to her eyes. Costello, who retired in 1987 after 40 years as an employee of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, had been invited to the local branch that day to share in the […]
The new Robin’s Donuts outlet, soon to go up on King’s Highway near Keating Avenue, won’t much look like its downtown cousin. The “new concept” store not only will have a new shape and size, it also will be a non-smoking establishment with the convenience of a drive-thru express. “It […]
Despite a wipeout during the mountain bike portion of her sprint triathlon, Connee Badiuk still managed to place fourth overall in the women’s division Sunday in Kenora. “I had a great race . . . it was my best time ever,” enthused Badiuk, who competed in the 35-39 age division […]
Charles Maurel “Charlie” Petri, 79, of Arcadia, Fl., passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 1999 in Port Charlotte, Fl. after a battle with emphysema. He was born Aug. 15, 1920 in Nashwauk, Mn. but emigrated to Canada in 1924 with his parents and settled in the Blackhawk area. In his early […]
Ellard Teeple, 77, of Blackhawk, Ont., passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999 at the Emo Hospital in Emo, Ont. He was born Nov. 25, 1921 in Gratton Township, Ont. to the late Irvin and Beatrice Teeple. Ellard moved to the Rainy River District with his family in 1931. As a […]
In this time of sorrow, we sadly announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Henry Joseph Asselin, 74, of Donald Street, Pinewood, Ont., passed away peacefully at the Rainy River Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999. Henry is survived by his wife, Anne Marie; children, Randy […]
Delores R. Bombay, of 901 Shevlin Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 5, 1948 in Emo Ont. She was a member of Rainy River First Nation where she resided until her teen years. Her later years were spent in Fort […]
Competing in her first triathlon two weeks ago, Connee Badiuk of here finished seventh overall and topped her age division. And she liked it so much, she’s doing it again this Sunday in Kenora. To Badiuk, it’s all about fitness. “I was looking for something to focus on and to […]
After losing just once during the regular season, Shade came out on the short end of a 25-15 decision to the Rascals in the ‘A’-final of the adult mixed slo-pitch league Monday night. After jumping out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, the Rascals broke the game […]
There’s an adage in sports that says when all else is equal, talent prevails. And that is exactly what happened in the Borderland men’s soccer final last night as tagg’s simply was the more talented team in a 4-2 triumph over AAA. “They have a good bunch of athletes, we […]
Although the Muskies drubbed the Sturgeon Creek Schooners 63-0 in last year’s exhibition contest, head coach Bob Swing is expecting a much different outcome this time around. This is another season–and a whole different group of football players. “I can guarantee you the score will not be anything like it […]
