Jonathan Sheppard was one of the volunteers out this morning to help put up the big tent for the annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, which kicks off Sunday with the “Kid-Pro” tournament. This is the first time the new tent purchased by the Rainy River Future Development Corp, is […]
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The Sight & Sound Wolves can clinch first place in the Rainy River District Fastball League standings with a win tonight at VanJura here. The Wolves (13-2) face third-place Barwick (9-6) at 8 p.m. in the final game of their regular-season schedule. Sight & Sound continued its winning ways this […]
A 32-year-old British Columbia man is facing numerous charges after failing to stop for police. On Monday at 11 a.m., a business in Dryden reported a theft of gas to the Dryden Police Service and provided the licence plate of the vehicle involved. A police check revealed the vehicle had […]
FORT FRANCES—Given the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market has been in operation here for 22 years, Rainy River District producers seem to have the experience and expertise needed to assist in creating other markets in the region. And there not only are positive results for those communities, but also this district. […]
After an in-camera session of Alberton council last Wednesday night, it was announced that roads superintendent Larry George, along with his company, Wayne George Grading Ltd., had submitted a letter of resignation. “It’s basically time constraints,” George explained Thursday afternoon, noting his company has been working in the Quetico area […]
FORT FRANCES—The Township of Alberton no longer is just an unidentified piece of land on the outskirts of Fort Frances. The municipality now is properly marked at either end with a blue highway sign, just like most other communities in Rainy River District. “I’ve been pushing for that for about […]
Join park ranger Beth Adamek this Friday (July 21) to learn about adaptations, behaviour, and the habitats of moose. Also, discover the historical role and importance of moose to Minnesota and Voyageurs National Park. This “Special Speakers” program will be held at the Woodenfrog State Forest Campground refectory (near Kabetogama, […]
Mike Asplund put everything he had into his drive last Wednesday at the Kitchen Creek Senior Men’s Open. The veteran golfer was one of 102 participants who braved the extreme heat to compete in the annual event. Dennis “Poncho” Krantz from International Falls was the overall winner with a gross […]
Brad and Alex McDonald enjoyed the afternoon yesterday by plunging off the dock into Sand Bay. The brothers were among many youngsters who were enjoying the weather out at Pither’s Point Park. —Crystal Green photo
Joan Struch, left, and Giselle Oliver worked in the hot sun Monday, handing out fire safety information to tourists entering Canada here. As of midnight Monday night, the Ministry of Natural Resources has imposed a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) across Northwestern Ontario because of the growing threat of wildfires resulting […]
Ava States, left, and Tatum Martin enjoyed basking in the sun at the Lions Park in Emo on Thursday. Many district residents have taken advantage of the recent warm weather in the area. —Submitted photo
Jesse Morrison, left, and Caleb Allcorn, both nine, enjoyed the water and the sand with Donny Thivierge and Joshua Martyn, both 10, yesterday afternoon at Pither’s Point. The boys explained their creation was supposed to be New York being destroyed by a volcano. —Crystal Green photo
