Rainy River First Nations will be completing its final phase of a veterans memorial there tomorrow with a ceremony at 2 p.m., followed by the annual fish fry at the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre near Stratton. “We’re paying tribute to our veterans who belong to the Rainy River First Nations,” explained […]
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Former Fort Frances Aquanaut swimmer Heather Dutton reached a milestone earlier this month by clocking a senior national qualifying time in her home pool at the University of Lethbridge. Head coach Brad Mori was thrilled with Dutton’s accomplishment and had nothing but praise for his athlete. “This young lady had […]
While there still may be ice on the lake, the Rendezvous Yacht Club kicked off its season with the annual “Spring BBQ” recently and already has plans for a busy summer. A few sailors will brave the cold this weekend on the Spring Cruise while the first race is scheduled […]
The Club 55+ bowlers held their season-end banquet on May 8, with the following receiving awards: •High average (ladies)—Arvilla Degelman (188) •High average (men)—Dave Bell (193) •High single (ladies)—Arvilla Degelman (297) •High single (men’s)—Joe Kliner (313) •High single w/hdcp. (ladies)—Jackie Grynol (317) •High single w/hdcp. (men)—Robert McLean (348) •High triple […]
Rainy River’s Neighbourhood Watch met last Thursday (May 8) to review their concerns and consider future direction. A dozen concerned individuals were in attendance, including chairwoman Marilyn McAlister. Attendance by the OPP’s Community Policing representative had been requested but could not be scheduled. Jack Elliott filled in details on a […]
A Chapple Township farm is adopting solar and wind power technologies to cut energy costs and safeguard the environment. The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. (NOHFC) has invested $29,775 to help the Elvin Taylor farm in Barwick install solar panels and a wind generator tower to replace a diesel generator. […]
On Friday, May 9, Donald Young School hosted its spring chess tournament for 103 players, who tested their strategies in more than 500 games altogether. The gym was a hive of energy from start to finish—and none of it would have been possible without the parents, staff, and volunteers who […]
The Education Centre for the Rainy River District School Board is not expected to be rebuilt as planning for a new Robert Moore School here gets underway. Although attached to the school, the Education Centre was not deemed as “prohibitive to repair” like Robert Moore. This means the cost of […]
Paramedics turned out in large numbers Monday night to ask town council to give them the same rights to retire at 60 as police and firefighters. “Paramedics provide a public service often under hazardous, high-stress conditions,” paramedic John Beaton told council. “They respond to emergencies, providing medical services and transporting […]
The founder of “Stand Up for Mental Health” was in Fort Frances over the weekend for the second-annual comedy night staged by the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. David Granirer developed the company in order to use comedy as a means of empowering people with mental illness. […]
The 2008 season is fast approaching for the Borderland Racing Association, with lots of events lined up throughout the entire summer. Starting this Saturday (May 17), weather permitting, the Emo Speedway will open with tire races for the kids during intermission. Candy will return to the track on two occasions […]
As of yesterday (May 13), there are spots open in the field of the 2008 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship—and there is no one on the waiting list. For the first time in 11 years, you now can enter the FFCBC directly without having qualified or having entered in the […]
