Four or five teams? That was the question those involved with the Superior International Junior Hockey League were asking themselves as the past few weeks have played out with more twists and turns than something inked by William Shakespeare. The answer? Well, it’s not four or even five teams, but […]

Bill MacLaurin, owner of the K&A Golden Hawks and now owner of the new Schreiber Stars, said he would have “no objections at all” if the Borderland Thunder wanted to return to the Superior International Junior Hockey League. “When the Thunder decided to leave, I felt that somebody had to […]

The Rainy River District School Board has appointed two principals and two vice-principals, as well as announced several transfers. Heather Campbell becomes principal at J.W. Walker School in Fort Frances, jumping from vice-principal at Robert Moore School, while Kendall Olsen takes over as principal at Riverview School in Rainy River. […]

Two days after categorically denying he was leaving, Warren Hoshizaki has resigned as education director for the Rainy River District School Board, effective Sept. 1. Hoshizaki has accepted a position as director of education for the District School Board of Niagara this fall, the school board announced in a press […]

OPP officer Ken Jasper and cadet Jason Sobkowicz were at the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre last Wednesday helping kids to understand bike safety.  About 20 kids, ranging from toddlers to Grade 6 students, were informed about how to use hand signals—and that you always use your left hand only when […]

A blitz on Lac Seul earlier this month by the OPP and Ministry of Natural Resources officers found 96 percent of anglers complying with the rules. On June 8-9, officers from Sioux Lookout, Dryden, Red Lake, and Ear Falls spoke to 214 non-resident and 15 resident anglers on and around […]

For Father’s Day weekend, there are activities galore at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on McIrvine Road in Fort Frances. As always, there will be great gift ideas for fathers—from pies, perogies, preserves, and plants to garden chairs and chocolate. Why not pick up some bulk maple syrup, locally-made bacon, […]

The 4-H United Beef Club held its first meeting May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Bud McQuaker. This year, there are 15 members of the club, with Bud McQuaker and Brent Miller being our 4-H volunteers. Club members elected Jay Neilson as president, Matt McQuaker as vice-president, […]

Once again, the Crossroads community rink committee is hosting its annual Father’s Day fish fry this Sunday (June 19) from 4-7 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. A great walleye meal will be served, with tickets costing $12 for adults and $6 for kids six-12. Those under five will be admitted […]

After a wet night on Lake of the Woods, a local boater was found safe on an island. Police were notified Sunday that there was a missing boater—overdue from the previous night. Police, friends and family, and various volunteers conducted an immediate search. The missing 25-year-old man eventually was located […]

There are a lot of ways for people to spend their summer vacations. By now, most university students will be working somewhere—showing up every day to face the same sort of routine. But there’s a group of seven young adults who are turning their summer into the adventure of a […]