Marc Stuempfle A 1972 Chevy Nova SS owned by the Seguin family took home the first-place trophy as the top Chevrolet during the Early Iron Car Club Show & Shine along the waterfront on Saturday afternoon. Addy, left, Terri, and Jordyn Seguin smiles shined as bright as the car on […]
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Riversedge Developments has purchased the Fort Frances mill, but the town is currently seeking a viable buyer with intentions of operating it. There are three companies interested in purchasing the mill from Riversedge, including Rainy River Packaging which was formerly known as Repap Resources. Mayor June Caul said, to her […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Marcus Stroman was overcome with emotion as he left the field last night in what could have been his final home start in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform. The right-hander walked into the dugout after seven stellar innings in an eventual 4-0 loss to the Cleveland […]
Submitted The Dancin’ with Darcie “Stars” performing group pose with the trophy they earned at the Celebration Talent National Competition that took place in Wisconsin Dells from July 11-15. The dancers won second-place overall in their category, as well as a platinum award, with their “300 Violin Orchestra” routine.
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Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
A hungry stomach rumbles and the growing concern of where your next meal will come from is the only thing on your mind. For those local people struggling to meet their basic human needs, three community pantries–or “Blessing Boxes”–here will soon help ease their minds with one less concern. First […]
Ken Kellar There was plenty to do for people of all ages at “Railroad Daze” in Rainy River this past weekend, including train rides for the younger audience. Hannam Park also played host to a number of different events over the weekend, like the two movie nights and the non-denominational […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a shower. Expect a high of 28 (82) and a low of 16 (61). Friday will see a thunderstorm in the morning followed by partly sunny skies, with a high of […]
Marc Stuempfle Lexi McAdams and her horse, Rosie, raced to the finish line as the pair competed in the Novice Flag event and took home first place Sunday during Whispering Pines Saddle Club’s open horse show at the Emo fairgrounds. The duo also took top spot in the Novice Barrels, […]
Ken Kellar This was a good weekend to get dunked in the dunk tank, as lots of sun brought daytime temperatures up to the high 20s in Rainy River during “Railroad Daze” on Saturday. Luckily for those who turned out to the annual event, there were plenty of other ways […]
Ken Kellar Miranda Paterson, left, and Megan Finlayson of the United Native Friendship Centre posed with the refreshments on offer at the UNFC’s employment open house on Friday. With the recent consolidation of the UNFC’s employment counselling services to their Mowat Avenue location, all of their employment services can be […]
Ken Kellar Longtime teddy bear practitioner Dr. Elaine Spencer expertly applied a bandage to Minnie Mouse as per Collins Armstrong’s instruction, while Abby Rado, centre, waited her turn to see the doctor. While Dr. Elaine is retired from the Fort Frances Family Clinic, she has been a fixture of the […]
Ken Kellar Fortune teller “Princess Annabelle,” left, did a reading for Nola and Leila Dalum at the Teddy Bear Picnic at the Fort Frances Library on Friday. Families came out to the annual event to take part in games, activities, a hot dog lunch and some live entertainment. Rain put […]
