Joey Payeur Kevin Gemmell of the Barwick Blue Knights tried to stretch his RBI double into a triple but found Big Grassy Braves’ third baseman Don “Kimbi” Copenace waiting with bad news—and the ball—in the third inning of the Rainy River District Fastball League final last Tuesday. The Braves made […]
News
Heather Latter Jennifer Horton and her son, David Morrison, enjoyed some delicious pancakes Saturday morning at the annual free pancake breakfast hosted by local MPP Sarah Campbell at the local Legion. A Labour Day tradition started by former MPP Howard Hampton almost 30 years ago, this year’s meal was prepared […]
Staff Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on as Arlene Georgeson of George’s Gently Used drew the ticket for the winner of the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw for September this morning at International Travel Services. Ron Fryer will be heading to Disneyland, a trip valued at $4,000. Next moth’s trip […]
Staff More individuals are lining up to run for town council in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Long-time public school board trustee Dan Belluz and local resident Ed Haglund filed their papers Friday afternoon. That means eight people now are vying for the six council seats up for grabs. Incumbent […]
Staff The Student Leadership Council at Fort Frances High School will receive the Rainy River District School Board’s “Recognition of Excellence” during its regular meeting tonight at the Education Centre here (board office). The council, which strives to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all students and staff […]
Staff More individuals are lining up to run for town council in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Long-time public school board trustee Dan Belluz and local resident Ed Haglund filed their papers Friday afternoon. That means eight people are now vying for the six council seats. Incumbent councillors John Albanese […]
the MNRF Four new forest fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday. Fort Frances Fire #15, located near Marmion Lake by Atikokan, was listed as “not under control” at 0.1 hectares. Meanwhile, Fort Frances Fire #16, located on an island on Marmion Lake, also was “not under control” at […]
Joey Payeur Mitch Marek looked to go top shelf on this scoring chance during the opening night of the Fort Frances Lakers’ main training camp yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. The camp continues through tomorrow, with the Lakers playing their first exhibition game next Friday (Sept. 5) here […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is investigating a mischief that occurred on Elmcrest Avenue here. Sometime between Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. and Aug. 28 at 3 a.m., culprit(s) smashed a van window parked at a residence. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 […]
Staff A Fort Frances man has been identified as the victim of a murder that occurred in Thunder Bay on Sunday night. According to the Chronicle-Journal, Thunder Bay Police identified the victim as Leslie Ruben Perreault, 64, of Fort Frances. The cause of death is being withheld as the police […]
Heather Latter Grade 3/4 teachers Jodi Easton, left, and Jaana Georgeson were busy yesterday afternoon sorting through books and preparing their classroom at J.W. Walker for students who will be heading back to school next Wednesday (Sept. 3).
the OPP Early yesterday afternoon, the Rainy River District OPP responded to an emergency distress SPOT locator beacon in Quetico Provincial Park. The signal was received through the SPOT international emergency centre located in Texas, which, in turn, contacted the OPP’s Communication Centre. The area of the park where the […]
