Cecil Ogden and Emily Watson said good-bye to the Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc.’s board of directors on Thursday night during its annual meeting in Emo after completing three three-year terms on the board. “It’s been a really great nine years,” noted Watson, adding it’s fitting for the pair to […]
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The fourth time was a charm for Tamrack International Motocross in Chapple Township, which saw its season officially open on Canada Day after three previous racing weekends were canceled due to inclement weather. Track owner Mike Scheibler said it was a “relief” to finally get things moving at Tamrack. […]
The Kiwanis team couldn’t do it against the Moose either last Thursday or Friday—failing to repeat as Major ‘B’ champions of the International Falls Little League. After enduring a 12-2 blowout on Thursday evening, the Fort Frances-based squad put up a ferocious effort Friday but let a game-long lead […]
Dreams do come true. The dreams of Holly Strain certainly came true after nearly a month of hard work and planning as she was crowned the 2007 Fun in the Sun Queen on Canada Day. Leading up to the very moment of truth at Pither’s Point Park, Strain and […]
All area youngsters are invited to bring out their bicycles and helmets for the third-annual Treaty #3 bicycle rodeo at the Couchiching multi-use facility this Saturday (July 7). “It’s awesome. The kids love it and really look forward to it,” said co-organizer Alana Fyfe. She and Treaty #3 Police […]
After filling all of the seats in the Townshend Theatre back in March, 2006, pianist Billy Andrusco will be returning here for a fundraiser concert on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. “It’s going to be a dual fundraiser for the Fort Frances Curling Club and the Fort Frances […]
With tickets going on sale this week, organizers have unveiled a record number of contestants for this year’s “Quest for the Best,” which will take place Tuesday, July 24 in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. “We’ve got more people than we’ve ever got before, but we’re […]
You either hate him, or love him. There is no in between when talking about a gritty NHL defenceman such as Chris Pronger. Residents across Northwestern Ontario either tilt one way or the other on the Dryden native. But regardless, he’s still one of the best blueliners in the […]
How do you ensure the dollars you donate to foreign aid make it to the desperately needy? Is it wasted on fundraising and bureaucracy, or skimmed off by a myriad of fingers along the way before it makes it to that struggling soul staring at you from the TV […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society is seeking support—and funds—to build a new multi-use facility at the fairgrounds in Emo. “The exhibition hall is in sad shape and, even though there’s been a lot of work done on the 4-H building, none of the buildings on the fairgrounds are in […]
Ontario’s “Best Start” program, whose aim is to support children and families in the early years of development from birth to Grade 1, is moving into the second phase here in Rainy River District. “Phase one was the expansion of child care within the district,” noted Kim Gardiman, children’s services […]
Christian Wiedenhoeft, three, busted a move to the music on Scott Street while his big sister Callahan on during the Business Improvement Association’s Mall Days on Thursday. The event, a kickoff to Fun in the Sun celebrations, featured sidewalk sales, as well as fun and games for children. —Amanda Roy […]
