Heather Latter The carnival is coming to town—at least, a carnival of sorts. The Fort Frances “Relay for Life,” with its carnival theme, is set to go this Saturday from noon until midnight at Fort Frances High School. The annual event is dubbed an inspirational, non-competitive fundraiser that brings people […]
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Heather Latter A member of Rainy River First Nations is seeing success with his company’s patented special bed sheets. Adrian Campbell said he and his wife invented “Rip n Go” because of the hassle of changing the sheets in their baby daughter’s crib every time her diaper leaked. “I remember […]
Joey Payeur Even four hours away, Bev Kotnik was dedicated to the very end and was sticking around until the last game was over—no matter what. It will be a much different atmosphere at the Ice For Kids Arena this coming SIJHL season with the absence of Bev Kotnik, the […]
Heather Latter George Elliott, left, Tom Ward, and Luke Schill worked together to replace blank bricks with those engraved with names around the fountain at Lions Park here on Sunday during the Fort Frances Lions Club’s annual “Dandy Lion Festival.” A total of 50 bricks were laid, including 20 honouring […]
Lindsay Campbell Bryson Degagne took a spoonful of his strawberry treat during the annual “Strawberry Social” last Thursday afternoon on the hospital grounds. Once again hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, the event also featured games and raffles to raise funds for the group’s various initiatives.
Lindsay Campbell Sarah Gerber, above, accepted her Ontario College Diploma in early childhood education from Gail Murdock, vice-president, Academic during last Wednesday’s convocation ceremony at the Townshend Theatre.. Gerber also received an academic award of excellence, as well as the campus award of excellence.
Joey Payeur The Couchiching Raiders weren’t above getting down and dirty to secure a win against Windey’s Warriors in Rainy River District Fastball League action last Thursday. Although this diving effort was unsuccessful, the Raiders made good on other opportunities to down the Warriors 6-2.
