Joey Payeur Callum McCormick was dealing smoke from the mound for the host Sturgeon Creek Sturgeons against the Crossroads Tornadoes in Grade 5 division play as part of the Rainy River District west-end softball showcase yesterday at Sturgeon Creek School. Teams in Grades 4, 5 and 6 faced either other […]
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Staff The local riverfront attractions will be open for business just in time for the May long weekend. The Sorting Gap Marina, where people can go to buy ice cream, pop, chips, water, ice, and gas for their boat, opens tomorrow. Its hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 […]
The Borderland Community Orchestra, conducted by Katherine Williams, performed a free concert on Tuesday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The concert, which drew a full house, was entitled “Our Favourite Playlist.” Photo submitted by FFPLTC
The Associated PressJoseph Pisani NEW YORK–Stores can’t keep them in stock. Parents are scrambling to find them. And some schools have banned them. The mania for fidget spinners–the three-inch twirling gadgets taking over classrooms and cubicles–is unlike many other toy crazes. They’re not made by a major company, timed for […]
Staff The Dryden Eagles and the Kenora Broncos have one week to figure out the mystery that is stopping the Muskie boys’ soccer team. In seven days in Kenora, the Muskies will be the heavy favourites to make it seven NorWOSSA championships in a row as they will have an […]
The Associated PressKyle Hightower BOSTON–LeBron James embarrassed every defender Boston threw at him and the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up where they left off following a long layoff, rolling to a 117-104 victory over the Celtics last night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. James had 38 points, nine […]
Submitted Robert Moore School students celebrated the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a walk around the school grounds yesterday afternoon. Following the walk, students also heard a presentation from members of the Gay Straight Alliance in the school’s atrium.
Kiera Kowalski Heather Hudson and Bonnie Hughes of Rainycrest accepted a book donation from Laura McCormick, Stevie-Lee Kaemingh and Sara Christiansen of the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association earlier this month during “Mental Health Week” (May 1-7). The book, entitled “Checklist for Change,” is a valuable […]
The Canadian PressJessica Smith Cross TORONTO–Ontario is planning to scrap the independent tribunal that adjudicates planning and development disputes and set up a new one that will give municipalities more power. Municipal Affairs Minister Bill Mauro announced Tuesday that the Ontario Municipal Board will be replaced by the Local Planning […]
Duane Hicks Wayne Kaun, left, vice-president of Ed Kaun & Sons Ltd., joined John Barch, Tbaytel’s vice-president of operations and administration, and Mayor Roy Avis in a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at the future site of Tbaytel’s new regional office at 650 Sixth St. West. Ed Kaun & Sons was awarded […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–Matt Cullen could hardly find the words to describe the Pittsburgh Penguins’ performance last night in a 5-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. With the win the Senators took a 2-1 series lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Final. Game 4 is tomorrow in Ottawa. “Bottom […]
