By Noah Trister The Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As a freshman last season at Michigan, Isaiah Livers shot 36 per cent from 3-point range. Decent, but not great. In the off-season, he went to work. “I was shooting at like 37 to 40 on the angle, and that’s […]
News
By Dan Healing The Canadian Press CALGARY — Chuckwagon drivers and sponsors are hoping for the best as clouds of political and energy industry uncertainty gather ahead of the Calgary Stampede canvas auction tonight. The success of the annual event is considered a bellwether for the Calgary-based oil and gas […]
For the past three months, the district has been on a roller-coaster ride. It began with the announcement in early December that an investment group known as Repap was interested in bidding on the mill in Fort Frances up to word Monday morning that Resolute had rejected the offer delivered […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-four C (25 F) and west winds gusting up to 18 km/h. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a high of five (41) and low around minus-six (21). Look for northwest winds gusting up to 24 km/h. Mainly sunny […]
Submitted by the Nor-West Animal Clinic
A confirmed case of Babesiosis (Babesia) by the Nor-West Animal Clinic here acts as a reminder of the need for continued vigilance when it comes to tick-borne diseases and our canine companions. Babesia is a tick-borne infection that causes symptoms similar to Lyme disease, such as lameness, stiff and swollen […]
Tom Batiuk
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Sunday, Feb. 24 started like any other day at the cabin. Chores and good food, drinks. It was time to pack up and come back to town as my wife, Veronica, had to work the following morning. This trip to the cabin included myself, Veronica, our twins, Ariea and Zain, […]
Sam Odrowski
A local musician is set to release her 14-track album, “Strange Voodoo,” this Friday, which can be purchased online or listened to on all major music streaming platforms. Ravyn Bedard of Fort Frances has a guitar focus, drawing influences from classic rock bands like Pantera, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Motorhead, Black […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for March 10-16 were Frank Semple (Dorion), Sheila Shyiak (Fort Frances), Rob LeBlanc (Stratton), George and Tina Friesen (Fort Frances), William Hutton (Atikokan), Randy Riding (Atikokan), and Kim Murray (Fort Frances). Winning […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Guthrie United Church will host its annual spring tea on Saturday, March 30 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. Dessert, coffee/tea, and refreshments for kids will be served. There also will be a bake sale, cookie bake, and penny table as part of the fun. Admission is $3 for […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
People from across the district were busy over the weekend with all kinds of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary held its annual “Shamrock Tea” on Friday. A good crowd was on hand and many took advantage of the many home-made baked goods available. The winner […]
Press Release
With spring weather quickly approaching, many workplaces, community groups, and individuals will be taking steps to clean up outdoor spaces. The Northwestern Health Unit would like to remind the public that there is a chance a discarded needle may be part of the garbage found. “Knowing how to safely dispose […]
Press Release
Icebox Radio Theater of International Falls is proud to present the classic Edgar Allen Poe story, “The Fall of the House of Usher,” on Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at the Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis. This production is an original adaptation of the classic tale of terror, with […]
