Lindsay Campbell Maxwell Williams, left, and Jenny Hammond stood for a special photo-op in front of an antique car Saturday at Seven Oaks. Fort High prom couples gathered there for pictures before attending “grand marches” at Rainycrest and the Townshend Theatre, followed by dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous.
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Heather Latter Tony Elders, with the Rainy River District Stewardship, affixed the first of half-a-dozen signs on a mature, native tree along Second Street East here last Wednesday in order to identify it as a white elm. The group is labelling trees as part of a project to provide the […]
Lindsay Campbell Dr. Lorena Jenks, left, and Dr. Melanie Halvorsen showed off a new medical device at La Verendrye Hospital. Called an “infant warmer,” the tool is an upgrade to the hospital’s current equipment and is used to more efficiently treat infants who need intensive care.
Joey Payeur Kyle Dennis of Mine Centre zoomed his way around the Emo Motocross track to one win and a pair of third-place finishes Saturday during the second stop on the Superior Dirt Riders North Western Ontario circuit.
Staff The Rainy River District School Board will ensure students receive their final report cards for the school year, but admitted there may be a delay due to the job action by elementary teachers. “Currently, public elementary teachers across Ontario are taking part in a lawful job action,” Director of […]
Staff Erika Paulsen pitched a two-hitter and fanned 15 as the Fort Frances Mud Dogs beat the visiting Sabaskong Tebinaak 6-2 in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action last night. The Fort Frances Herricanes also put another notch in the win column with a 25-4 blowout over the Manitou […]
Heather Latter Paisley Riches—and her stuffed dog—donned “bear” ears Friday during the teddy bear picnic for Early Years students at Robert Moore School. Families were invited to take part in the event, which featured music, crafts, games, and face-painting, along with a picnic lunch. Classes across the district will be […]
Staff There are no sure things in life but this is as close as it gets. It appears former Fort Frances resident Duncan Keith will be bringing the Stanley Cup with him for a visit here sometime this summer. Keith and the Chicago Blackhawks won the Holy Grail of hockey […]
Lindsay Campbell Brent Newman, centre, joined by local band Rough Cut Pine, entertained a crowd of more than 200 people last night during the first barn concert of the season at Cornell Farms in La Vallee. The event—which marked the centennial year of the family barn—also raised $4,800 for the […]
the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. In related news, smoke is possible in the coming days in the Fort Frances District, including the Atikokan area. The U.S. Superior National Forest will be conducting prescribed burns to reduce fire risk in the wildland-urban […]
Heather Latter Daniel Murray showed off the engine of his 2007 Ford Mustang GT on Saturday morning during the International Early Iron Car Club’s 12th-annual “Show ’n Shine” on Scott Street. The event saw 67 cars take part from across the region—from local participants to ones from as far away […]
Heather Latter A group set out on a two-km walk along the waterfront here Saturday as part of the Kenora/Rainy River Districts Alzheimer Society’s “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” The event, which used to be held in October, was changed to June this year. It also saw a new name (previously was […]
