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 […]
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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.
Staff Down but not out. So was the mentality of the West division as it rallied late to snatch a 4-2 win over the East division in the Rainy River District Fastball League’s annual all-star game on Thursday night at Manitou Rapids. The night didn’t start out so smoothly for […]
Ken Kellar Rhonda DeGagne processed some emotions as she shook hands with FFHS vice-principal Dan Bird during the graduation ceremony held at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday evening. DeGagne was also a recipient of the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program Certificate.
Staff Another great year of Rainy River High School athletics has come to a close. So it was time to reward the Owls for all of their hard work over the past year with some athletic awards. And the winners were: •Jr. girls’ basketball–Tala Quran (top rookie), Carenna Haw (most […]
Press Release THUNDER BAY, Ont.–The SIJHL announced on Friday that the Dryden GM Ice Dogs have been named the recipient its second-annual Team Community Service Award. This honour is presented annually by the SIJHL and goes to a member organization in recognition of their involvement in their respective community in […]
Jamie Mountain When you think of racquet sports in Rainy River District, Bob and Mary-Beth Tkachuk are likely the names that first come to mind. That’s because for over 30 years the locals have been involved with squash and were two of the pioneers of the Multi-use Tennis Courts Committee […]
Staff They were remembering drivers who paved the way before them, but it also was a memorable weekend for local drivers at the Emo Speedway. Tanner Williamson (Fort Frances), Raice Westover (Fort Frances), and Brody Strachan (Emo) claimed the overall points total for the weekend in their respective divisions at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Riverside Health Care welcomes a new member to the board of directors and announces its officers. On Tuesday, June 25, Riverside Health Care held its annual general meeting (AGM) of the corporation. At that time, one vacancy on the board of directors was filled. Joining the board for the first […]
