Staff The Rainy River Future Development Corp. is looking for town council’s support to do a new business study. The RRFDC is looking to submit an application to Northern Communities Investment Readiness for the Rainy River District Personal Services Business Sector Analysis Project. The project will entail reviewing the personal […]
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Staff Fort Frances residents hoping to celebrate with one of their former hockey sons and the Holy Grail of hockey will have to put their party plans on hold again. Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith, who played much of his minor hockey career in Fort Frances, confirmed this past weekend […]
Joey Payeur Alex McDonald put the finishing touch on his round of 72 yesterday to win the 37th annual Kitchen Creek Classic. The 21-year-old, formerly of Fort Frances and now living in Winnipeg, shot a two-day score of even-par 144 to win by seven shots over Greg Tighe. It was […]
Joey Payeur Rory Bagacki of Pharmasave, left, tried to race past Connor Bujold of La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs U18 during the men’s division 4 vs. 5 playoff game iyesterday evening at the Struchan Gilson Pitches. The Voyageurs scored late in the second half to earn a 1-0 win and advance […]
Sarah Pruys Country singer Del Barber crooned stories of life on the Prairies and on the road yesterday evening at Cornell Farms in La Vallee. The softly-lit barn was filled with people who came out for the two-and-a-half hour concert, which included opening acts by local performers Mike McCaig, this […]
Heather Latter Emo resident Larry Lamb, left, checked out the site plan for Rainy River Resources’ gold mine project in Chapple Township along with Lincoln Dunn, the company’s First Nations’ engagement specialist, during an open house yesterday evening at Confederation College here. The draft Environmental Assessment was available for people […]
the MNR One new fire was reported yesterday in Nipigon District. Nipigon Fire #61 is a grass fire along the side of Highway 17 west of Nipigon. FireRangers from Thunder Bay District responded and put out the 0.1-hectare blaze by the afternoon. The cause of the fire is being investigated. […]
Staff There still are many spots open for the any children wishing to vie for the titles of Emo Fair “Mini King” and “Mini Queen” this year. The event goes next Thursday (Aug. 15) at 6:30 p.m. upstairs at the Emo Arena, although the youngsters and their parents are asked […]
Staff It was good news-bad news yesterday for the Sight & Sound Wolves. Playing with some all-star additions from other teams in the Rainy River District Fastball League, the Fort Frances-based squad went 1-1 in its opening day of ‘A’-Major Division action at the North American Fastpitch Association World Series […]
Staff Emo Township is receiving $2 million from the provincial government for improvements to its water and wastewater systems. Rainy River Township, meanwhile, will get $220,000 to implement a specialized chlorination system to improve drinking water quality. The province is supporting these improvements through its Municipal Infrastructure Strategy, which is […]
Joey Payeur This weekend is going to be for the birds at Kitchen Creek Golf Course—or, more accurately, the birdies. Maybe a few eagles, too. The 37th edition of the Kitchen Creek Classic kicks off tomorrow at 9 a.m. with each group having set tee times. The players then will […]
Joey Payeur Exactly one month and nine games had passed since the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs U18 men’s team had tasted their lone victory of the season. Considering it was a win by forfeit, that achievement was the equivalent of going out for Chinese food and only getting to eat […]
