Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Some feel that a member of the LGBTQ2 community also cannot be a member of the faith community because of “traditional” messages and teachings. But, that’s not the case. A few local churches here are showing the community that a person can truly be who they are, […]
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Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Borderland Pride made history this weekend when over 200 people crossed over the International Bridge as part of the “Passport to Pride” march in celebration of the inaugural 2018 Rainy River District and Koochiching County “Pride Week.” Though the mercury was high, the weather could not have […]
Submitted Parker Sisco and his sister, Peyton, posed for a photo with Minnesota Wild forward Eric Staal at the Fountain Tire Summer Classic that was held in conjunction with the Staal Foundation Open at the Whitewater Golf Course on July 9. Parker, nine, was one of six youngsters from across […]
7 Fires Outdoors canoe instructor James Woods taught youth in “Project Sunset” about the “J-stroke” and other paddling techniques during their visit to Labelle’s Birch Point last Thursday.
of Michelle Beck Pat Temple and the Hi-Lo Players entertained the audience at Cornell Farms in LaVallee on Thursday evening. The opening act was Paul Caruso. The next concert there will be Mark LaBelle on Aug. 23.
Jamie Mountain Mika Kooistra of Al’s Racquet Stringing had her eyes locked on the incoming ball during her squad’s 3-0 win against La Place Rendez-Vous in Borderland Soccer League women’s division action last Tuesday night at the St. Francis Sports Field. Al’s snapped its two-game losing streak with the victory.
Duane Hicks Lois Faragher showed her latest creation which will be part of her exhibit at the Fine Line Art Gallery on Mowat Avenue. Faragher, who’s been painting since 2003, will have a selection of her watercolour and acrylic artwork for sale there until early September.
Myla Angus of La Place Rendez-Vous looked to move the ball up the pitch quickly while she was pursued by her Al’s Racquet Stringing opponents during her squad’s 3-0 loss in Borderland Soccer League women’s division action last Tuesday night at the St. Francis Sports Field. The two teams squared […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Gerber’s Mini-Mart opened for the season today, quickly attracting a small group of customers for the locally-produced and sourced, jams and bread. Rebecca, left, Abigail and Joshua Gerber were minding the shop that is now open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Canadian Tire parking lot. Some of […]
The Canadian PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–Under mounting pressure from opposition MPs, the House of Commons immigration committee will meet at least two times before early August to study the simmering issue of asylum seekers crossing into Canada from the United States. Committee members agreed yesterday during a rare summer session to […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s asked Transport Minister Marc Garneau to find solutions following Greyhound’s withdrawal of bus service from western Canada. Trudeau calls Greyhound’s move “difficult” for people who live on the Prairies and for those who are already struggling economically. The prime minister has […]
From the MNRF There was one new fire in the Northwest Region by mid-afternoon yesterday. Red Lake fire #93 is among a large cluster of fires burning in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park in the Sabourin Lake area, the 1.2 hectare fire is currently “not under control.” Generally cloudy skies and […]
