Joey Payeur Kevin Ebron’s parting memory of this neck of the woods will consist of being part of a triple-decker sandwich—courtesy of the Muskies’ tenacious defence. The Daniel McIntyre Maroons’ quarterback scrambled for his life on the final play of the game but was unable to avoid being crushed by […]
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Duane Hicks The process is underway to revolutionize how the Fort Frances Museum is able to access local historical information. Digital records developer Jeremy Hughes has devised a system to photograph, catalogue, and archive more than 100 years of newspapers, including the Fort Frances Times and Daily Bulletin. Photographing The […]
Duane Hicks “Static,” the newest album by local rock band “Kings of None,” is a triple-crown effort—and might just be the breakthrough recording they’ve been looking for. “I think we’re getting better. We’re getting to what we want to sound like,” said Tyler Gagne (lead guitar), who comprises “Kings of […]
Staff On Saturday around 1:15 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers were called to a single-motor vehicle accident on Off Lake Road at Judson Street in the Township of Emo. An investigation revealed that a white Dodge Durango was travelling southbound when it left the roadway. The vehicle entered the […]
Duane Hicks Work on the new Wahkaihganun Futures Corp. six-unit apartment complex being built on Eighth Street here is cruising along ahead of schedule, and should be open for tenants by the new year. Site preparation started in early July, with construction beginning immediately after the building permit was issued […]
Staff How many people do you know who own a bike but haven’t ridden it in years? How many bikes sit parked in your garage, collecting cobwebs and dust? Bicycles are something we may take for granted, but they can mean a whole new life for the men, women, and […]
Staff Despite having less than half the number of participants than last year, the local Terry Fox Run went off without a hitch Sunday afternoon—raising more than $5,000 for cancer research. “I thought it went very smoothly but I was sad to see that the numbers were down a bit,” […]
Staff Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual fundraiser dinner, this year called “Cowboys and Lace,” was hailed a success—grossing more than $44,000. “We were able to raise enough to purchase the equipment that is needed,” noted Foundation director Nicke Baird. “The proceeds were intended to purchase a replacement mechanical lift […]
Joey Payeur If Joe Squire can spread his vision to the masses, area roads and highways are going to get a whole lot less noisy. The regional business development manager for Sun Country Highway, based in Vancouver, was in town last Wednesday, along with associates Bonnie Bieber and Emily Williams, […]
Heather Latter Everything is coming together for the first “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” retreat for girls aged 10-14, which is set to take place Sept. 26-29 at Hanson’s Hideaway Lodge in Nestor Falls. More than 20 participants from across the district are confirmed to attend the event, […]
Joey Payeur It wasn’t the ending planned for the game or the exhibition season. But the start of the SIJHL regular season for the Fort Frances Lakers promises to be one to remember. The squad will open the campaign against the Thunder Bay North Stars this Friday at 7:30 p.m. […]
Heather Latter Dressed up in western fashions, Ed and Diane Carlson enjoyed a gourmet chuckwagon meal Saturday night during the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Cowboys and Lace” dinner at the Emo Arena. The event, which saw about 280 people attend, raised almost $45,000 to support the purchase of a […]
