Lucas Punkari Muskie defender Shelby Rae was “in the zone” as she rushed up the ice in the black-and-gold’s 3-2 shootout win over the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints back on Dec. 20 at the Ice For Kids Arena.
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Staff With January being “Alzheimer Awareness Month,” the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts has lined up several activities here you’ll want to mark on your calendar. First, a free virtual dementia tour will be held next Wednesday (Jan. 11) at Super 8 Motel. The tour is a hands-on, experiential […]
Staff Sixty-five people of all ages helped to raise more than $12,000 during this year’s “Polar Plunge” organized by the Voyageur Lions Club, with 50 of them brave enough to jump into the icy waters of Sand Bay in front of a crowd of spectators on New Year’s Day. “It […]
Heather Latter Maighyn DeGagne, left, Kassidy LeDrew, and Danielle Hammond braved the icy waters Sunday afternoon as they participated in the annual “Polar Plunge,” bringing in $1,023 for Dancemakers School of Dance. More than $12,000 was raised in all by 65 participants.
Peggy Revell Kiwanians Robin Wright, left, and Gary Rogozinski kicked off the new year this morning by pulling out the winning ticket for the local club’s “Trip of the Month” draw. This month’s winner was Larry Indian, who won a trip to England worth $4,520. Next month’s draw is a […]
Pessimism about our economy rarely pays off in the long run. Time and time again when we were feeling particularly glum, things turn around before we reach any kind of disaster. While that record is worth noting, Canadians and our counterpart south of the border are despondent. There can be […]
Heather Latter James Yerxa, right, along with his cousins, Tristin and Anthony, laced up their skates yesterday afternoon for a game of shinny hockey at the north-end outdoor rink on Portage Avenue.
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing female teen. Police were notified yesterday at 3:15 p.m. that Michaela Smith, 13, of Watten Township, was reported missing. She was last seen at the Fort Frances Public Library. She is described as a First […]
Heather Latter Makenna Hill had a blast sliding down the hill at the overpass yesterday afternoon with her family. Children have been taking advantage of their Christmas holiday break by enjoying the mild weather. Students return to school on Jan. 9.
Staff Local snowmobile racer Curtis Boivin has made progress in his recovery from head injuries sustained in an accident at Beausejour, Man. earlier this month. According to the latest update posted online by the Boivin family, the 19-year-old no longer is in critical condition. He has been moved from the […]
Duane Hicks Local residents looking to put their Christmas trees out on the curb can mark Saturday, Jan. 14 on their calendars as the Fort Frances Fire Brigade makes the rounds for its annual pick-up. As in the past, the tree pick-up is being held on the first Saturday following […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP and district emergency crews were kept busy responding to motor vehicle collisions earlier this week. On Wednesday around 2 p.m., officers were flagged down by a passing motorist in Emo, who reported that a pickup truck had rolled over on the Off Lake Road […]
