Nearly $95,000 of charitable funding through the Winnipeg Foundation’s Moffat Fund will soon be dispersed to non-profit groups and organizations. The funding is to support and advance the economic, social, physical, and intellectual well being of children and their families. Those interested in applying can do so from March 2 […]
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Sam Odrowski
New Gold recently announced an updated life of mine for its Rainy River site north of Barwick that ceases operations in 2028 instead of 2031, but creates a stronger free cash flow for the mid-tier gold miner. While the shorter lifespan creates some uncertainty going forward for regional employment, it […]
Press Release
Backus Community Center is excited to announce the final show in the Backus Performing Arts Season; Church of Cash, a tribute to Johnny Cash, Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 p.m. at Backus Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at City Drug, Betty’s in Fort Frances, […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The annual Emo Lenten Lunch worship series will be hosted by Emo Knox United Church every Wednesday from March 11-April 1. Come and enjoy a short worship service followed by a soup and sandwich lunch. All are welcome! The Emo Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their annual Shamrock Tea and […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River Corespondent
Rainy River Corespondent
Saturday evening, more than 100 area residents patronized the Linda Johnston Memorial Supper in support of our local Alzheimer Society. The Society supports research into cures for this devastating disease, as well as assisting individuals and families cope with the challenges Alzheimer’s causes. The supper was organized by the Rainy […]
Jamie Mountain Brady Bodnarchuk offered those who attended the Muskie boys’ hockey team’s annual tea & bake sale the option of a hot cup of coffee or tea on Saturday at the Knox United Church in Fort Frances. Admission to the event was $5 and also included sandwiches and dainties.
Jamie Mountain Brett Hahkala sent his Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ opponent for a rough ride into the boards as Lakers’ teammate MacKenzie Flett shielded himself from the impact during the first period of Fort Frances’ 3-2 shootout loss on Sunday afternoon in SIJHL action at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Rainy River correspondent
John H (Jack) Elliott
John H (Jack) Elliott
Saturday, Feb. 22 was the perfect day for the Rick Bourre Memorial Fishing Derby. Brilliant sunshine and mild temperatures had about 150 participants pour onto the ice of the Rainy River at the town’s Hannam Park. Dozens of holes were drilled awaiting the enthusiastic anglers, young and old, wanting to […]
Sam Odrowski
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is staying where it’s currently located on Nelson Street and will not be moved to the Fort Frances Daycare, following the approval of a report at Monday night’s council meeting. Council had asked the centre’s board to consider a potential move to the former Fort […]
Jamie Mountain Taylor Chown reached in to try to snag the rebound over his Dryden Eagles’ opponent during the second half of the Muskie junior boys’ basketball team’s 47-45 win in the NorWOSSA final on Monday afternoon at Fort High.
Jamie Mountain Mike Vanderaa fired off a three-pointer during the senior boys’ 61-54 win over the Sioux Lookout Warriors in the NorWOSSA final on Monday evening at Fort High.
Jamie Mountain Team Douglas Dean third Gino Sonego fired his rock down the ice during his squad’s 6-4 loss to the Peter Miault rink during the wheelchair curling provincials on Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Team Dean (2-1) won the tiebreaker by a 6-1 count that afternoon […]
