Brothers Sandy Stalker, left, and George Walsh returned to the Sorting Gap Marina on Sunday, September 15, 2024, to take on the annual Terry Fox Run, keeping their streak of participating in every such event since its inception in 1981 unbroken. The local run was put on by the Fort […]
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By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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For 10 plus years the junior fishing event has been bringing kids out to the Rainy River Walleye tournament and getting them involved in the weekend event. Kids from across the Rainy River District and into Minnesota come out annually to fish off the dock in Hannam Park. Gabrielle Langlais […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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Local rock band Kings of None has had a busy summer with shows across the Rainy River District. One of the highlights being opening for Helix at the Rainy River 120 celebrations, they return to Rainy River as the main event for Saturday night under the big tent. Lead singer […]
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Lions and Walleye may not be the most natural pairing in nature, but in Rainy River, the two are inseparable. The West Rainy River Lions Club has long played a role in the Rainy River Walleye Tournament – most notably with its pontoon boat raffle and the annual pig roast. […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
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Once the Rainy River Hospital Auxiliary, the Rainy River Health Centre Auxiliary is still hard at work helping to support health care in the municipality, and there’s plenty of chances at this year’s Rainy River Walleye Tournament to get in on the action. Nancy Schaak is the president of the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
With the changing of the calendar, and school back in session, it’s time once more to make the trip to Rainy River to take in the excitement of the 25th annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament. This year’s milestone competition is scheduled to run from Thursday, September 19, 2024, through to […]
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The Rainy River Walleye Tournament is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary with more cash, prizes and fun than ever before. According to committee member Richard Trenchard, the tournament was expanded to 112 teams, up from the usual 100, and the grand prize was increased to a guaranteed payout of $25,000 to […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A network of community organizations across Ontario are using their platform to amplify the critical health care situations being faced by municipalities in the Rainy River District and call for action from the provincial government. In a video press conference held via Zoom on Friday, September 13, 2024, the Ontario […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The people of Emo are concerned about recent announcements from the District of Rainy River Services board, and they filled the Emo-La Vallee arena on Monday to have their displeasure noted. At a special meeting of Emo town council held at the arena on Monday, September 16, 2024, dozens of […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Lakers had an undefeated weekend to open the 2024-25 SIJHL season against the Kenora Islanders. The Lakers took game one in a dominant 7-1 fashion while game two was a back and forth affair that ended in a tie. Lakers fans didn’t have to wait long as […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Lisa Hughes has joined the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre coming from the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre where she was previously curator. Originally from Stroud, ON, Hughes has been around the world before she ended up in Fort Frances. “I studied classical studies and I really enjoyed it, […]
