Staff It was an equine extravaganza in Emo over the weekend. The Borderland Quarter Horse Association held its annual show at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society fairgrounds with numerous riders taking part. Below is the list of all the winners of the High Point Circuit Awards, with the division, […]
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From the OPP
A Fort Frances resident has been charged following a death investigation at a medical facility in Fort Frances. The investigation began on Jan. 14, 2015, when the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information from La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances regarding a suspicious death along with a […]
Staff Make way for the post-season! The Borderland Soccer League men’s division playoffs is set to kick off tonight in what should be some hotly contested action. Second-place CJ Contracting will host last-place Manitou in a two-game total-goals semi-final that will conclude tomorrow night. The winner of the semi-final then […]
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There has already been an uptick in the number of black bear sightings around the district this year. The below-average blueberry crop could be a contributing factor to the increased number of bears being spotted by district residents. In the event you encounter a black bear, the Ministry of Natural […]
of Jack Elliott Putting things together was a bit of a puzzle. But with the help of his 17-year-old granddaughter, Chloe Elliott, Jack Elliott persevered and succeeded.
Submitted Jeanette Armstrong, left, and Lou Ricci, both of Rainy River, were the first two clients to enjoy a ride on the Ami TriShaw, piloted by Jack Elliott.
It is with great sadness that the family of Kari Jewett (nee Moen) announces her passing at her residence on July 31, 2019 at the age of 64. Kari will be lovingly missed and remembered by her two children, Jamie and Kelly (Jeff), and by those who loved and cherished […]
To begin with the ending, Jim Crackel (Alan James Crackel) died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the age of 85. Jim was born in Rainy River in 1934 to James and Alice Crackel. He graduated from the University of North Dakota, married Gail in 1960, became an educator (teacher and […]
Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Braves’ pitcher Jaden Gustafson had the beat on this ground ball that ended up rolling into foul territory during his squad’s 12-0 romp over the fourth-seeded Couchiching Raiders in Rainy River District Fastball League Winner’s Side playoff action last Thursday night at Couchiching. Gustafson pitched four […]
Staff Andretti Rallycross’ Tanner Foust and Cabot Bigham captured a thrilling one-two finish in the ARX of Canada, Round 4 of the 2019 ARX Supercar Championship over the weekend. Foust became the fourth different winner in four rounds this season at the famous Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres venue by claiming […]
Submitted The Fort Frances Jaycees became the champions of the Thunder Bay Amateur Hockey Association and of Manitoba during an impressive run back in 1953-54. The squad will be one of two teams inducted into the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame this Saturday. Members of the team pictured include […]
Library staffer Maggie LeMesurier, left, taught Amy Norris about 3D modelling software, how to record footage in front of a green screen, photography techniques, and photo editing during the Teen Tech Boot Camp that was hosted at the local library last Wednesday. The 4-day camp, which started on July 1. […]
