Peggy Revell Alayla Paypompee, Kaelin Indian, and Larissa Desrosiers were among other youths and adults going through downtown Fort Frances on Tuesday as part of this year’s “Walk for Good Life.” The fundraiser for the Good Life For Young People Foundation (Oshki-Aa-yaa’aag Mino Bimaadiziiwin) has seen participants trekking across Treaty […]
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Bryce Forbes Sharmarae Debungee learned how to properly poach a fish at the Minojingewin cooking workshop held yesterday at the Coochiching multi-use facility. The two-day workshop, promoted through the Seven Generations Education Institute, was meant to teach people how to properly cook healthy food. Twelve people participated, learning how to […]
Dan Falloon “Imagine,” captained by Dr. Robert Algie, made a turn on Sand Bay yesterday evening during the Rendezvous Yacht Club’s weekly Wednesday night races. “Mad Hatter,” captained by Jack Bartlett, ended up winning the race, which featured six boats and John LePine on a sailboard.
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for July 4-10 were Julie and Brian Lowry (Fort Frances), Shannon Nordin and Stephen Beyak (Rainy River), Joclyn Frenette (Winnipeg), Margaret Cox (Fort Frances), Christine Modeland (Atikokan), Sharlene Clarke (Martins Burg, W. […]
Press Release This long weekend, the OPP will be working to help ensure that motorists and outdoor enthusiasts have a safe civic holiday. Officers will continue to focus on “the big three” causes of injuries on the roads, waterways, and trails: aggressive driving, drinking and driving, and improper use of […]
Staff Yesterday was another quiet day in the West Fire Region, with no new fires reported and the number of active blazes dwindling. Five monitored fires, all in the far north of Sioux Lookout District, were declared “out” yesterday. Heavy amounts of rainfall in the two days prior helped extinguish […]
Press Release A special visitor will be at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market here this Saturday (July 31). Northern Maple the Cow is making her debut in Northwestern Ontario at the market, which runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at its McIrvine Road location. She offers a fun and innovative way […]
Staff The Sight & Sound Wolves just don’t seem to want to lose these days. The Fort Frances-based squad extended its overall win streak to 10 games with a 6-0 win over the reeling Sabaskong Cubs in the first round of the Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs Tuesday night. […]
Staff The Ontario Trillium Foundation has awarded the Town of Fort Frances a grant for upgrades to Sunny Cove Camp. The $100,000 grant will be used to help pay for plumbing, electrical, and structural renovations. “We applied for it [the grant] because we knew there is some upgrades that need […]
Peggy Revell Local businesses beware: a phone scam where callers pose as health inspectors has cropped up here in Rainy River District. Posing as a health inspector, the scammers use the ruse of a “customer complaint” against the business for the need to book a health inspection—all while attempting to […]
Robin McCormick Well-known Devlin angler Kelvin Caul finished in 10th place at the annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, which wrapped up on Saturday. He was fishing for the first time with Kraig Dafcik from the States. Congratulations, Kelvin, on your accomplishment! • • • Jim Carmody returned home from […]
Hey guys! My name is Megan Veniot and this year I finally got the nerve to run for Emo Fair queen! I live in Crozier along with my brother, Bryan, and my parents, Kelli and Mike. I am 16 years old and next year I’m heading on up to Grade […]
