Sam Odrowski Couchiching First Nation band member Prairie Sky (Levi Foy) joined several other drag performers at the UNFC Circle of Life Building on Saturday for a “Lunch and Learn” session. The performers shared their stories of what it means to them to perform drag as individuals. The goal was […]
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While most people think of Toronto or Winnipeg as hot spots for human trafficking, Fort Frances is an ideal location for traffickers. “We’re the perfect breeding ground for human trafficking because we’re three and a half hours from Thunder Bay, four hours from Winnipeg, and two hours from Duluth,” said […]
Staff Brendan Gillis capitalized on a two-on-one chance 9:38 into the second overtime to lift the top-ranked Thunder Bay North Stars to a dramatic 3-2 win over the fourth-ranked Dryden GM Ice Dogs on Monday night in Game 4 of their best-of-seven semi-final playoff series in Dryden. The North Stars […]
Staff Keegan Tiringer scored twice, including the eventual game-winner six-and-a-half minutes into the third period, as the second-place Red Lake Miners pulled out a 3-2 victory over the third-place Thief River Falls Norskies on Monday night in Game 3 of their best-of-seven semi-final playoff series at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. […]
Jamie Mountain Grayson Wright and Bryden Strachan took home the Pre-STARSKATE Skater Recognition PA Choice Award at the Northern Light’s School of Skating’s inaugural achievements and awards gala held Friday night at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre.
Sam Odrowski Local MPP Greg Rickford visited the Rainy River Legion on Friday to announce $241,600 for the Town of Rainy River and discuss the funding with the mayor, town representatives, and members of the public. A public meet-and-greet with Rickford followed the announcement.
Staff The Northern Lights School of Skating successfully completed its first year of operation and honoured its skaters at its inaugural achievements and awards gala on Friday night at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre. The winners included: CANPOWERSKATE Most Improved Speed Drill Time Awards Hanging Medals–Black Holder •Female–Isabella Foster •Male–Will […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
With only 10 days left until the draw, tickets are still available for the Emo and District Lions’ “Lions Share Grocery Raffle.” Tickets are being sold at Cloverleaf Grocery, Walmart and Emo Feed, Hair & Body Shoppe and Tompkins Home Hardware. Tickets can also be purchased from any member of […]
With Easter being as late as possible, “Emo Spring Fever Days” are jumping a week ahead this year. Across the district from Atikokan to Rainy River and north to Sioux Narrows this marks the first big event of the year, a tradition that goes back more than 50 years. Even […]
It’s with deep sadness the family of Joe Paldio announce his peaceful passing on Monday, March 25, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer, with his nephew Mark by his side. Joe was born in Szucs, Hungary on Oct. 23, 1924 to […]
It is with great sadness that the family of John Gerley announces his passing on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital. John was born on Jan. 31, 1928 in Paks, Hungary to Istvan and Zsuzsanna Gerlei. He came to Canada in 1952, first working the tobacco fields […]
It is with sadness that the family of Hugh Charles Masson announces his passing on Monday, March 25, 2019 in Crystal City, Man. at the age of 92. Hugh was born in Pilot Mound, Man. on April 1, 1926. The family resided in Wood Bay, Man. until the passing of […]
