Staff The Couchiching Lady Raiders would prefer a second chance at their second inning last night. Six errors led to seven runs to set the table for a 17-8 victory by the Fort Frances Her-icanes (2-0) in their Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League matchup at the Rodrick and Telford […]
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Staff It was a different level of competition by far than what the Muskie track-and-field team has seen so far this year. Fort High needed a wheelbarrow to bring home its medals in its first two meets this year, both over in International Falls. But with 11 schools in the […]
Staff It nearly was a perfect day for Muskie soccer yesterday in Kenora. The boys’ squad widened its first-place lead atop the NorWOSSA standings with a pair of 2-1 wins over the host Kenora Broncos and Dryden Eagles. Chase McGuire and Aaron Bujold bulged the twine for the Muskies (4-0) […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Rainy River Recreation Centre started its soccer season with 125 children ranging in age from three-14. The youngsters were divided up by age groups, and assisted by a coach to learn various skills before participating in a fun game against one another. Parents gathered around the […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Rainy River Recreation Centre, Métis Nation of Ontario, and the Rainy River “Best Start” Hub partnered to run a kids’ cooking program after school for three weeks. The community loved the idea and the class quickly filled up to maximum capacity. The first class featured home-made […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances will be recognizing Canada’s 150th anniversary–and celebrating volunteerism at the same time–with special “Canada 150” pins. Economic development consultant Tannis Drysdale told council Monday night that the town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee has been exploring ways to mark Canada’s sesquicentennial throughout the summer. […]
Staff Town council has endorsed the establishment of a new committee to review the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Services. The idea for the new Fire & Rescue Services Steering Committee came up during the 2017 budget process, when council directed that one be established. The mandate of this committee […]
Staff Town council will see minor increases to its meal and mileage rates to keep pace with the cost of living. After comparing figures with neighbouring municipalities, the Council Remuneration Committee recommended amending the “inside Northwestern Ontario” meal rates in the town’s travel policy as follows: •Breakfast–$13 (previously $12); •Lunch–$17 […]
Duane Hicks In the spirit of “Canada 150,” town council gave its blessing Monday night to a new coffee table book dedicated to the work of pioneer photographer William Hampden Tener. Council agreed to a $5,000 expenditure from the museum reserve fund to get 300 letter-sized books published, with the […]
Press Release Turn empties into a cure on Saturday, May 27. The Beer Store and its affiliated union, the United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 12R24, are asking Ontarians to donate their empty beer, wine, and liquor containers during the 12th-annual “Returns for Leukemia Bottle Drive” at all 450 […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Shops on Scott (BIA) are inviting businesses and organizations to participate in its downtown community event set for the end of June. Formerly known as “Mall Days,” this year’s event is being revamped in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. The event will take place Thursday, June 29, […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to congratulate Fort Frances High School student Angeline Redford, who was appointed to the 2017-18 Minister’s Student Advisory Council. As one of 60 students selected from more than 480 applicants across the province, Redford will serve in an advisory capacity […]
