FORT FRANCES—Fort Frances swimmer Alex Parent has made the Canadian national swim team and will compete at a world competition in South Africa later this year, bringing the 17-year-old one step closer to his dream of competing at the Paralympics in Beijing, China in 2008. “I was pretty shocked. I […]
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Rob Badiuk held on to his title as Kitchen Creek Classic champion over the weekend. “Being defending champion, you kind of put a lot of pressure on yourself to do well,” Badiuk said. “To be able to actually repeat makes you feel really good.” Badiuk, who lives over in International […]
FORT FRANCES—The Fort Frances Museum has been seeking feedback over the past month from residents and visitors to the area about what themes and artifacts they want to see included in a new exhibit there next year. But since the number of responses so far hasn’t been as high as […]
BARWICK—With many farmers on hand for the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir meeting in Barwick last week, the presidents of two local agriculture associations took the opportunity to speak to the group about the dry season. “We are looking for support to deem this an area of disaster based on […]
EMO—After an impressive showing at last year’s loggers’ competition, Gaston Godbout, at the age of 76, had hoped to return to the annual event at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fall fair in Emo this year. But while he won’t be there in person, his spirit will live on […]
There’s an old sports adage that states “defence wins championships.” Well, local soccer team Pharmasave is the latest in a long line of examples proving the veracity of that statement. Pharmasave allowed just four goals in four games, including none in their 2-0 win over Thunder Bay’s Tony and Adam’s […]
The women’s final of the Borderland Soccer League’s annual “Ball Blast’ tournament on Sunday featured two teams with a great deal of respect for one another. Kenora United came into the final undefeated in round-robin action and looking to avenge an overtime loss in last year’s championship game. Their opponent—Curves […]
Educator and professional speaker Brian Thwaits spoke to teachers about getting the most out of your brain by keeping it healthy and active at the Rainy River District School Board’s Summer Institute 2006 at the Townshend Theatre here yesterday. He also gave tips on improving memory. —Melanie Béchard photo
Players from the Thunder Bay-based Tony and Adam’s and local Pharmasave teams both went for a header during Sunday’s men’s final of the annual “Ball Blast” tournament. Pharmasave pulled out a 2-0 win to capture the title. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Participants in Emo’s “Summer Playground” program helped wash cars Friday in the Cloverleaf parking lot. Sponsored by the rec council, all proceeds were earmarked for the community’s sportsfield. —Submitted photo
Natalie Desjardins, right, dished out platefuls of spaghetti and meatballs during a special fundraiser at St. Mary’s Church last Thursday night. The event was held to raise money for her brother, Kenny Desjardins, who will be joining the National Evangelization Team (NET) Ministries of Canada later this month. —Melanie Béchard […]
The 2006 Emo Fair queen hopefuls—Brittany Galusha, left, Ashley Jewett, Samantha Loveday, and Alyssa Vanderaa—posed together in their formal attire after the fashion show Monday evening at the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre. The winner will be crowned there tomorrow night. —Heather Ogilvie photo
