Staff Ryan Faragher has hit the mark in Bismarck. The former Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ goalie gloved the North American Hockey League’s Goaltender-of-the-Month award for November with a 3-0-2 record, 1.55 goals against average, and .944 save percentage for the Bismarck Bobcats, who currently lead the Central Division. “Our league […]
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Dan Falloon Alex Parent wasn’t going to squander another opportunity. After missing the finals in all of his events at the International Paralympic Committee world championships three years ago, the Fort Frances native was determined to be in the medal round this time around. The 20-year-old reached that goal in […]
Dan Falloon Hunters were forced deeper into the bush to get to deer in the season that closed yesterday. “There’s fewer deer. You had to work harder for them,” said Wayne Howard of Ross’ Camp, located near Emo. “If you worked, you could get them. We got some nice ones,” […]
Staff After more than a year of planning and consultation, the Rainy River District School Board has finished designing the new school set to be built in Mine Centre “We’ve finalized the design,” Raymond Roy, the board’s manager of plant operations, said about the status of the new building that […]
the MNR A Winnipeg man has been convicted of hunting moose in Ontario without a licence. Barry C. Arnason was charged under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and fined $2,500 for hunting moose in Ontario without the authority of a licence. Arnason also is prohibited from hunting in Ontario […]
Press Release New measures will help prevent, detect, and respond to animal diseases and other related health events to better protect the people, animals, and economy of Ontario. The Animal Health Act, 2009 was passed last week by the Ontario legislature. Once proclaimed, the act will provide important tools to […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources was fined $300,000 last week for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was killed. On May 9, 2008, firefighters employed seasonally by the MNR went to Killarney Provincial Park to burn a “slash pile” consisting of fine […]
Robin McCormick Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Johanna Rittau on her passing. A hard-working woman who found beauty in the outdoors, I often remember my father stopping to look at her beautiful gardens, especially her flowers. She definitely had a green thumb. She will be sadly […]
Dave Ogilvie The annual Boxing Day bonspiel is being planned by the Emo Curling Club for Dec. 26. Breakfast will start at 8 a.m. with the curling to follow at 9 a.m. The entry fee for this year’s event will be $40 per team, which includes breakfast. The canteen also […]
Staff A residence located at Fire #33 on Church Road in Devlin burned down last Thursday night—and the cause of the blaze may never be known. Fort Frances Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong, who handles the administrative duties for the La Vallee Fire Department, said an insurance investigator was on site […]
Peggy Revell Born and raised in Rainy River District, Stacey Collins (nee Wroblowsky) is set to become a part of Olympic history later this month as she takes her turn carrying the Olympic flame on its journey across Canada. “It is humbling and a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity to be chosen to […]
Peggy Revell In an “unbelievable” display of generosity, an estimated 6,000-7,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies have poured in from across the district for children in need living in remote Pikangikum First Nation. “It’s been unbelievable, especially with the economic problems not just here but across Ontario and Canada,” said […]
