The Muskies will try to finally put one into the win column today when they square off against the visiting Kelvin Clippers. Kick-off is at 4 p.m. Both teams head into the game with 0-2 records in WHSFL play. The black-and-gold have been steadily improving their play, but still are […]
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All four Muskie court teams began their NorWOSSA seasons with losses at the hands of the host Dryden Eagles yesterday. The junior boys’ volleyball team sent their best-of-five match the distance before coming out on the short end of a 3-2 decision. But head coach Greg Ste. Croix drew some […]
There were seven more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 19-25 were Ted Galusha (Devlin), Theresa Redford (Emo), Deb Riley (Atikokan), Greg Willett (Elliot Lake), Larry Johnson (Sleeman), Dennis and Mary Lou Allen (Devlin), and Judith Lindholm (Fort Frances).
District residents could be excused if they were walking a little taller on Friday. That’s because they once again showed their generosity and community spirit by coming out in droves to donate blood at the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) clinic held Wednesday and Thursday at Fort Frances High School. CBS […]
Coinciding with an annual event which takes place around the world, a “Take Back the Night” march and rally demanding an end to all forms of violence against women and children will be held here Monday. Dubbed “Hands Across the Bridge,” those taking part are asked to meet at the […]
Fort Frances OPP are investigating a robbery at a local business here. Yesterday around 9 p.m., a suspect entered the East End Confectionery, located at 1026 Scott St., brandishing a black hand gun. The suspect handed an employee a cream-coloured satchel and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect […]
Local resident Ed Katona said Thursday morning he wasn’t feeling too bad after completing his 550-km round trip to Duluth, Mn. and back Wednesday afternoon. “No sore joints. No nothing,” he remarked. “The first day, it was pretty tough biking,” he remarked. “I think I got a bit of heatstroke. […]
The board of directors of Rainycrest Home for the Aged here is considering offers to transfer all or part of the facility’s operation to the private sector in a bid to control costs to district municipalities. The issue was discussed at the general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal […]
Fort Frances native Justice James Fontana was in town Saturday evening as guest speaker for the local Knights of Columbus’ “Law Enforcement Night” at St. Mary’s Church. With his 40-plus years of experience in the courtroom, Justice Fontana spoke about how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affects law […]
Norwegian student Thea Semb has begun familiarizing herself with life in Rainy River District since her arrival here at the beginning of the month. Semb lives in the city of Tonsberg, in southern Norway, with her mother, father, and two sisters. “There are a lot more mountains there,” she said, […]
The town has advised the Fort Frances Curling Club that the most it can do is apply for up to 40 percent in property tax relief—just like other non-profit groups here. The club had requested late last month that the town rebate 100 percent of its taxes for this year. […]
With Halloween just six weeks away, now is the perfect time for ghost and goblin lovers of all ages to begin planning for their favourite haunted holiday. And for local author and designer Susan Cousineau, this Hallowe’en will be even more frightful as she celebrates the launch of her latest […]
