Staff If you come at the king, you best not miss. That’s what all of the other drivers are starting to find out in the WISSOTA Modifieds division of the Borderland Racing Association. Brody Strachan of Emo roared to his division-leading fifth checkered flag of the season on Saturday night […]
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Jamie Mountain What a difference a year can make when it comes to bass fishing. After finishing in 25th spot last year, the International Falls duo of Larry Foss and Joel Pagnac rebounded in a big way as they claimed the title at the 19th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” tournament hosted […]
Jerry Zub, Norm Wood, Dale Wepruk, and Sam and Jean Arbuckle of Fort Frances are among the $40 winners in the Kenora-Rainy River Alzheimer Society’s cash calendar draw for July 2019. They’re joined by Pam and Chris Edwards (Nestor Falls), Trent Hamilton and Doreen Belair (Keewatin), Betty Getson, Cindy Burley, […]
Dear Duane, Having just seen the very informative Fort Frances Times article (July 3/19, School Board Passes Budget) about local education funding cuts, I need to plainly state something that is increasingly evident–MPP Greg Rickford isn’t being straight with the facts. 37.73 jobs have been lost locally–this means fewer teachers, […]
Jamie Mountain The impact that Barney Maher had on the Muskie hockey program can’t be overstated. Born in Manchester, England on Nov. 27, 1922, the young Maher immigrated to Meaford, Ont. on the shores of Georgian Bay. As he grew into his teens, he exhibited some characteristics that would remain […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy the beautiful weather this summer by getting active and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you are hitting the trails, out on the water, playing at a park, or having fun at the beach there are things you can […]
Sam Odrowski
Running crop trials and studying their results have taken up the summers of two local college and university students. Claire Hyatt, who’s currently studying at Carleton University and Confederation College student Nicholas Donaldson, are both spending another summer at the Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS), under the direction of crop […]
Ryan StelterKenora Miner and News The Sioux North Warriors (Sioux Lookout) athletics will be taking a step up next season. The Warriors are slated to join the NorWOSSA ‘AA’ division in basketball, volleyball, and soccer for the 2019-20 season. This does not affect NorWOSSA hockey, as there is only one […]
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The Rainy River Health Centre has reopened its Emergency Department observation and treatment areas following five months of repairs initiated after a main sprinkler break. Due to significant water damage, the Rainy River Emergency Department was temporarily relocated to inpatient rooms to avoid any disruption in emergency care. With the […]
Marc Stuempfle Gordon McTaggart got his hands a little dirty as he assisted Rainycrest Activation staff member Elizabeth Logue with some gardening at Rainycrest Long Term Care on Saturday. The community at Rainycrest worked together with the local Alzheimer Society to plant “Seeds of Hope” in the garden there. The […]
Sam Odrowski
The Ford government campaigned on a promise to end hallway medicine, but reduced investments in the health care system have caused local advocates to sound the alarm. There’s a growing gap between the amount of funding the health care system receives and the amount required for it to operate as […]
Submitted Kooler Kidz Ainsley Matheson, left, and Willem Kirk pose with one of their restored ice cream bikes. The duo–along with Matheson’s younger sister, Abi–will be hitting the streets and events around town this summer to sell ice cream and frozen treats.
