Dan Falloon Even at the age of 84, Lil Pihulak still has a flair for fishing on Rainy Lake. Back in July, for example, Pihulak hauled in four large walleye, ranging from 22-28 inches in length, over the course of about three hours. Pihulak’s friend, Sylvia Johnston of International Falls, […]
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Peggy Revell Jaelyn Ottertail, four, with his friend, Thomas the Tank Engine, got ready to enjoy a plate full of pancakes and sausages served up this past Saturday at Sister Kennedy Centre for the annual free pancake breakfast hosted by local MPP Howard Hampton.
Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis, left, and Elma Tucker, a volunteer with the Arthritis Society, got ready to hoist the flag signifying September as “Arthritis Month” in Fort Frances. Throughout this month, volunteers will be canvassing door-to-door for the Arthritis Society. Please call 1-800-268-9535 ext#6 for more information, to volunteer […]
Dan Falloon Lakers’ forwards Ty Brueggeman (#8) and Blake Boaz crash the net against Dryden’s Curtis Barker in the team’s preseason opener in Dryden on Wednesday night. The pair were dynamic in the game, as Boaz scored twice, while Brueggeman tickled the twine once in the Lakers’ 6-5 comeback win […]
Peggy Revell Laural McConnell, foreground, and Queenie Leschinski sat down for a hearty morning meal this past Saturday as part of the annual free pancake breakfast hosted by local MPP Howard Hampton at the Sister Kennedy Centre.
A Public Works crew poured a new sidewalk on the east side of Mowat Avenue on Friday. Earlier in the week, the sidewalk had to be torn up to allow for Link Line to run new natural gas lines underground. Link Line has been replacing Union Gas lines around town […]
Dan Falloon Ray Smith of Northwest Bay let loose a horseshoe toss during the annual Labour Day Mixed Horseshoe Tournament at the Pither’s Point Park Pits yesterday. Smith and Bruce Black teamed up to earn a first-place win, while Darwin Johnson (International Falls) and Len Noonan (Fort Frances) finished in […]
Staff With students already back in classes, public school trustees are heading back with the first board meeting of the fall school year slated for tonight at 7 p.m. at the board office in Fort Frances. This month, the Rainy River District School Board’s recognition of excellence will be for […]
Staff A return to dirt track racing proved fruitful for local driver Steve Arpin yesterday afternoon. Arpin picked up his third ARCA victory of the year by holding off 32 challengers in the Southern Illinois 100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Arpin kicked off the day fourth on the starting […]
Press Release Early Thursday morning, Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) was called to Grassy Narrows First Nation to investigate the assault of a 28-year-old female who was reported to have sustained several slash wounds. The victim was transported to Lake of the woods District Hospital for treatment. Upon arrival at […]
Peggy Revell Emily Hyatt with “A Touch of Glass” showed off some of her glass creations which were on display both yesterday and today as part of an open house at the Fine Line Art Gallery. The public is welcome to drop by for information on what workshops and classes […]
Dan Falloon Shaye McCormick prepared to toss a ball down the alley last night at Plaza Lanes as part of National Bowling Week. The promotion, which wrapped up yesterday, included free bowling for the week. The alley also held its official youth and Club 55+ registrations over the last two […]
