Jamie Mountain Former Fort Frances Lakers’ standout forward Lucas Debenedet is making the leap to professional hockey. After a successful NCAA collegiate career at Northland College (NCHA), the International Falls, Mn. native has signed a pro contract in Europe with the Meudon Hockey Club in the France 2 League. “We […]
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The 2018 Lieutenant 2018 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration, Ontario’s highest honour for public service, has been awarded to Dryden native and now-Thunder Bay resident David Cleaveley. David retired from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) fire program […]
Ted BrockieSubmitted by Local kindergarten teacher (RRDSB) Priscilla Miller finished second overall in the Running Room-sponsored Canada Day 5.16K in Winnipeg. The race cap allows a maximum of 450 runners thus providing a deep field. The slightly “long” 5K includes significant trail running. Miller ran 21:56 which averages to 6:50 […]
Sam Odrowski
Since Lego came to Canada in the early 1960s, it has become one of the most popular toys for youngsters. And while stepping on the building blocks can cause a great deal of pain, working together to build Lego structures and creations can be extremely beneficial for socializing children. To […]
Summer reporter
Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
As the notoriety surrounding human trafficking continues to grow, light needs to be shone on the fact small and rural communities are not immune to this criminal activity. Even within the Town of Fort Frances, it has become more vital to see the warning signals of human trafficking–the recruitment, harbouring […]
Marc Stuempfle The sun beamed down as the beach volleyball competition heated up at Point Park on Canada Day. Teams put their bodies on the line while getting a little sandy in the process. The volleyball tournament went on for most of the afternoon, as teams enjoyed the beautiful weather […]
Marc Stuempfle Last year’s Fun in the Sun mini-queen Hope McCormick, far left, and king Grayson Idrisson, far right, perform their last royal act as they helped crown six-year-old Isabel DeGagne, and four-year-old Landen Walton as the 2019 mini-royalty on Canada Day at the Point Park. DeGagne and Walton melted […]
Submitted Mary-Beth and Bob Tkachuk have been big promoters of squash in Rainy River District for more than 30 years and will take their rightful place as builders in the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame next month.
Sam Odrowski
A threatened species of horse is being bred by a local woman in the west end of the district. Jenna Jarvis, who studied breeding production at Olds College in Alberta, birthed her first independently-owned pair of foals, Treasure and Queenie, over the past few weeks and both are in good […]
What an amazing weekend to celebrate Canada! We couldn’t have asked for better weather. I was able to bale some hay and still take a day off and head to Mine Centre for a day. This is ideal weather for making dry hay–hot but still with a good breeze. It […]
As I write this week’s column, I can’t help but think of how fortunate we are to be on Rainy Lake. We hosted a party for all of the residents within an island of our cabin this past weekend marking two national holidays. Over time, we have lost track of […]
After nearly nine months, Sunset Country bass anglers finally get to compete in a tournament this coming weekend, following the opening of the catch and retain season for bass on July 1. While we can fish for bass from ice out, through June, they must be immediately released in most […]
