Lindsay Campbell A stuffed moose, which remains nameless, was introduced to its new home at the tourist information centre here during a reception Tuesday afternoon hosted by the Rainy River Future Development Corp. Those on hand had the chance to take pictures of the moose, as well as “selfies” with […]
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Press Release Ron and Sandy Ogier of Devlin were the grand-prize winners of the $10,000 Canada Day Cash Lottery held by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. The $2,000 second prize went to Sarah Marusyk of Alberton while Nancy and Leonard Noonan of Fort Frances won the $1,000 third prize. […]
Joey Payeur One thing leads to another—and so does one opportunity. Karma Andy, who plays for the Manitou Blaze in the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League, was part of a Team Canada U18 national identification camp in Brampton from June 12-14. Andy had represented Ontario in fastball at the […]
Lindsay Campbell The fourth-annual Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival was held here Saturday. The Rainy Lake Highlanders opened the event with a musical march, followed by Dave Miller singing the Canadian and U.S. national anthems. After the ceremonial tradition of “dotting the eye” on the dragon, Lincoln Dunn, training supervisor […]
Joey Payeur He is referred to as the godfather of fastball in Barwick and that is where he’ll say his farewell to the game he loves so dearly. George Oltsher’s five decades of playing days in the Rainy River District Fastball League will come to an end tomorrow when his […]
Duane Hicks In a historic moment for area Métis, the Métis Nation of Ontario and Canadian Malartic Corp. on Friday formally signed a shared interest agreement with respect to the development and operation of the Hammond Reef gold project near Atikokan. Yamana Gold Inc. vice-president Daniel Racine and Agnico Eagle […]
Duane Hicks The Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding needs somebody sitting at the same side of the table as the governing party. That’s the message Conservative Party candidate Maureen (“Moe”) Comuzzi sent when she stopped by the Copper River Inn here last Thursday to meet the public and talk about the […]
Heather Latter The banquet hall at La Place Rendez-Vous was packed last Wednesday evening as people of all ages and walks of life came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Community Living Fort Frances and District. Although the group has been incorporated for a half-century, it […]
Lindsay Campbell The Ice For Kids Arena was packed last Thursday evening to commemorate the final farewell for another group of Fort Frances High School students. Proud parents played paparazzi, students donned bright purple robes and caps, while educators sat in thought about their students who have grown over the […]
Heather Latter Participants of the annual Fort Frances “Relay for Life” did not let Saturday’s storms get them down. Sixteen teams persevered through the 12-hour event, heading indoors for a portion of it but still managing to raise more than $40,000. “We’re very pleased,” enthused event co-chair Jennifer Anderson. “Given […]
Joey Payeur The man who gave Fort Frances a shout-out after winning his third NHL title is heading this way—and he’s bringing at least one shiny souvenir with him. Larry Patrick confirmed Chicago Blackhawks’ defenceman and former resident Duncan Keith will bring the Stanley Cup to town Aug. 1 for […]
Duane Hicks The Noden Causeway officially opened on June 28, 1965—linking Fort Frances to Atikokan and opening up a new world of economic, tourism, social, and educational possibilities. A half-century later, the monumental achievement is being recognized in an exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum. “Like anyone my age or […]
