Sarah Pruys Garett Macdonald, left, of Rainy River Resources tried out a heavy machinery simulator at the Confederation College booth this morning during the first-annual Career Fair and Training Expo hosted by NCDS, while Steve Youden (a recent graduate of the paramedic program and a student employee at the college) […]
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courtesy of Caitlin Fletcher This porcupine was spotted earlier this week near a Walker Avenue residence.
Press Release Want an easy way to help the environment and raise money for a fabulous cause? Then join the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 12R24 and The Beer Store to help find a cure for leukemia—the number-one disease killer of children in Canada. On May 26 and 27, […]
Sarah Pruys Victoria Brandli, six, got a butterfly painted on her face by performer “Emily” on Tuesday afternoon prior to the Shrine Circus at the Memorial Sports Centre. The annual event, which once again featured two shows, had activities for children including pony rides and bouncy slides, as well as […]
Clara Stainke The local Legion Ladies Auxiliary held their general meeting May 9, with 37 members in attendance. The attendance prize was won by Brenda Marr while the birthday draw was won by Gloria Bergner. Janet Williams was sworn in as a new member. Lorraine Huntley’s name was put forward […]
Staff Retired teacher Terry Ogden has put forth a suggestion to have the new gymnasium at Robert Moore School be named in memory of Jim Oster. A naming committee has been formed through the Rainy River District School Board, with Ogden as the chair, which now is seeking feedback from […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce once again will partner with 93.1 The Border to host “Quest for the Best.” This annual event will be held Thursday, July 26 at the Memorial Sports Centre. After the thrilling conclusion to last year’s competition, the Chamber of Commerce is excited […]
Duane Hicks Think you’ve seen it all at the Fort Frances Museum? Think again. The permanent exhibits showcasing local history in the upstairs gallery recently were rearranged by Lindsay Hamilton, with some artifacts swapped out for others that haven’t been on display for some time. The kids’ activity area/meeting room […]
Staff The Muskie boys’ soccer team needs just one win to repeat as NorWOSSA champs after earning a bye into next Wednesday’s league final following the regular-season finale yesterday in Kenora. The black-and-gold, who entered the day needing just a single point to clinch first place, accomplished that task by […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has stepped forward to help put on Canada Day celebrations and will organize the July 1st parade. Chamber manager Anthony Mason said he had been thinking about helping out the “Fun in the Sun” committee by taking on the event, but felt […]
Staff Fort Frances native Jordan Larson will have another option to choose from for his hockey future after being selected in the 16th round (228th overall) of Tuesday’s USHL draft by the Des Moines Buccaneers. Larson, who recently turned 17, is coming off a 69-point season with the Fort Frances […]
Duane Hicks Being presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was the last thing Rainy River First Nations’ elder Dorothy Medicine expected while attending the 42nd-annual Manitou Fish Fry on Friday. “I was very surprised,” said Medicine after being given the medal by local MP John Rafferty at […]
