Staff After rolling to a league-best 14-1 record in the regular season, the Northwest Bay Beavers kept that momentum going in its first Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League playoff action of the year. Darcy Smith pitched brilliantly to pace the Beavers to a 22-2 rout of the ninth-ranked Manitou […]
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The Canadian Press VANCOUVER–Perry Bellegarde has reclaimed his seat as national chief for the Assembly of First Nations, in an election that also saw his challengers accuse the federal government of interference. Bellegarde won 328 of the 522 votes in a second ballot, giving him just over the 60 percent […]
Sam Odrowski The 31st-annual “Railroad Daze” returned to Rainy River last Thursday to Sunday–and organizers say it was bigger and better than ever. The fun-filled weekend of events and competitions drew sizeable crowds, with event organizer Martin Kreger saying this year saw the biggest turnout they’ve ever had. “I would […]
Staff With the nomination deadline to run in the Oct. 22 municipal election looming, a number of new candidates across the district have tossed their hats into the ring. Here in Fort Frances, Harold Huntley, Andrew Hallikas, Douglas Judson, and Michael Behan filed their paperwork to run for town council […]
Submitted This 1929 Model A-Rartrod rolled into Rainy River to take part in the first-ever car show held in conjunction with “Railroad Daze.” It was among many vintage and classic cars that lined Fourth Street on Sunday.
Sam Odrowski Brielmann Agriculture Ltd. is home to over 6,000 acres of canola and other crops that create a sea of yellow between Pinewood and Rainy River. Once all the crops are successfully harvested, it is estimated that it will generate $2.5 million for the district.
Stephanie Hagenaars A friendly goat reached out to greet Parker Godin, who was excited to pet the farm animals at the Spry Farm petting zoo Saturday afternoon in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The youngster, and many others who stopped by, were greeted by goats, miniature horses, […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Lori King, left, instructor for the Seven Generations Education Institute’s hairstyling program, offered pointers to student Joanna Singleton as she coloured a client’s hair using a “foiling” technique. Singleton is one of seven students who enrolled in the program’s inaurgural session in 2017. Throughout its last semester, the […]
Sam Odrowski Kreger Sales & Service family members, friends, and employees threw candy from a large inflatable peacock to the crowd that turned out for the annual “Railroad Daze” parade in Rainy River on Saturday afternoon. It wound up winning the “Best Float” award. Well over 100 people watched a […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Theo Faragher, left, and Carter Daniw laughed as they had a sword fight with pool noodles yesterday morning at the McIrvine Rotary Park during a “Drop-in Playtime” program hosted by the Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub. The program provides a space, as well as toys and activities, for […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Socorro Galusha, left, and Ericka Tymkin belted out some harmony to Soulshine Quintet’s “Son of a Preacher Man” on Friday night during “Quest for the Best.” Their performance had everything, right down to the co-ordination of their outfits (although they say it wasn’t planned), and it paid off […]
Sam Odrowski Children had a blast launching water balloons at one another in Hannam Park in Rainy River on Saturday as part of the “Railroad Daze” fun. An array of activities took place in the park, such as inflatables, train rides, and water sports.
