Staff Those running for mayor and town council will get a chance to speak to the public when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce hosts a candidates’ forum this evening. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. All candidates for council will have up […]
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Heather Latter Anne Kivimaki, left, Thea Denby, Hailey Joyce, Grace George, Kaydence Larson, and Ashlee Homer were some of the Sparks and Brownies who were busy selling Girl Guide chocolate mint cookies door-to-door around town yesterday evening.
Staff The Student Leaders in Development program at Rainy River High School will be saluted by the public school board at its regular meeting there tonight. The group consists of 22 students from Grades 10-12, with a goal of fostering “a connection to the school and a sense of self […]
Staff The Northwestern Health Unit once again is administering free ’flu shots. Starting this year, the public can book ’flu shot appointments online at www.nwhu.on.ca They also can make an appointment by calling 1-866-468-2240. The health unit will be holding community ’flu clinics across the region between Oct. 20 and […]
Duane Hicks A crew from George Armstrong Co. Ltd. started to remove the support structures of the old government dock on Sand Bay yesterday. The pilings are being removed for the sake of boater safety. The dock, which already was in a state of ill-repair, broke apart due to high […]
Heather Latter A group headed out from the New Beginnings Fellowship here for the annual “Walk for Memories” on Saturday afternoon. The event raised $3,972 for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, with the top team being led by Blayne Orr. Helen Cone, meanwhile, was the top individual fundraiser.
Duane Hicks Despite bitter temperatures and strong winds, participants of all ages came out to take part in the second-annual “Steps Against Stigma” 1K and 5K walk/run along the riverfront here Saturday. Sponsored by the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association to kick off Mental Illness Awareness […]
Joey Payeur Moral victories are good for building team character—but they don’t do much for playoff hopes. The Muskies’ dreams of the post-season took a significant hit Friday with a heart-breaking 20-13 loss to the College Lorette Collegiate Scorpions—making it six-straight defeats for the black-and-gold in their annual Homecoming game. […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP has located a missing 15-year-old girl. Arial Shebahkegit-Bruyere was located safe here Saturday. The OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.
Heather Latter Aynsley McKinnon, left, and Joanne Haney came together to support local health care during the Riverside Foundation of Health Care’s 16th-annual fundraising dinner Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the event focused on the […]
Staff Plenty of drama equalled two more wins for the Fort Frances Lakers over the weekend at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers edged the Dryden GM Ice Dogs 5-4 in a shootout Friday night, then went tooth-and-nail with the English River Miners on Saturday before holding on for […]
Staff The future is bright for the Muskie golf program. Kendyn Faragher ensured that fact by finishing in a five-way tie for seventh in the boys’ division at the NWOSSAA golf championships at Strathcona Golf Course in Thunder Bay yesterday. His round of 86 topped the Muskie contingent. “I was […]
