Zoey Duncan Dana Fountain (foreground), Pascal Landa, Hugo Kitching, and Peter Gorman have paddled and portaged 2,946 km from Alberta over the past 65 days. They camped Monday and Tuesday night at Pither’s Point before pushing off this morning for a one-month journey to Thunder Bay. They hope to complete […]
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Heather Latter Members of Team Canada pulled with all their might against Team U.S.A. in the community pull during the International Tug-of-Wa on Saturday along the riverfront. The trophy returned to Fort Frances after a victorious effort by the local crew.
Lucas Punkari Matt DePiero’s car rested right on top of Cody Ossachuk’s vehicle in Turns 3 and 4 after they were involved in a multi-car pileup during the WISSOTA Midwest Modified feature on Canada Day at the Emo Speedway. Both drivers were running near the front of the pack when […]
Lucas Punkari Curtis Boivin had a little bit of hang time on his way to capturing the crown in the annual bathtub race on Sand Bay on Canada Day. After jumping out to a commanding lead early in the main event, Boivin was under pressure from Kenny Rousseau in the […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring “Quest for the Best” back for another year. With more sponsors than ever, the most prize money to be given away since “Quest” began, and a brand new format, this year’s competition promises to be the most exciting. […]
Staff Eighteen new fires were reported in the Northwest Region in the past 24 hours, many of which were sparked by lightning. Red Lake District saw 10 new fires yesterday, and another two early this morning, while Sioux Lookout District reported three new blazes. Nipigon District and Thunder Bay District […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing female. On June 30, Belinda Paishk, 16, left her residence on Highway 615 in Chapple Township. Paishk is described as a First Nations’ female, 5’2” tall with a medium build, and wearing all black clothing. […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce Marilyn Stinson of Fort Frances was the grand-prize winner of the $10,000 Canada Day Cash Lottery. Vivian Hartnell of Rainy River won the $2,000 second-place prize, with C.K. McDonald of Stratton collecting the $1,000 third-place prize. Gemma Lamonato, […]
Press Release It could prevent vision loss for someone living in your community. The CNIB Eye Van is touring Northern Ontario in an effort to educate residents about vision health and how it relates to diabetes. The van will be set up in the Rainycrest parking lot in Fort Frances […]
Duane Hicks Rainy River First Nations Chief Jim Leonard, left, Al McTaggart, Ben Dobransky, Darren Lowes (with saw), manager of administration for Rainy River First Nations Dean Wilson, and Marc Geneau celebrated the grand-opening of Lowes Pro Lumber & Building and Lowes Furniture & Appliances yesterday with a unique version […]
Zoey Duncan Russ Ling drew the winning ticket for July’s “Trip of the Month” winner as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on at International Travel Services here. Janet Lambert won a trip to the Bahamas worth $4,200. August’s draw is for a $4,200 trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Lucas Punkari Amy Penner of Al’s Racquet Stringing handled the ball in women’s Borderland Soccer Association play yesterday evening as her squad took on Taggs. The game, along with the other contest between Boston Pizza and the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs, were postponed at halftime due to lightning and will be rescheduled.
