Steve Ballan (Fort Frances) and Doug McBride (Devlin) finished sixth to emerge as the top local duo in the 120-team field competing in the eighth-annual Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls “Bassin” for Bucks” tournament Sept. 10-12 on Lake of the Woods. They finished with 39.36 pounds—6.29 behind the winning team of Jerry […]
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“Get ready for an afternoon of die-hard hockey, corporate savvy, and fast-paced fun.” If you flipped over to page seven of the “Power Play for Easter Seals Kids” player’s package, this is the headline that accompanied the page. And if you were smart enough to have attended or participated in […]
With another hunting season underway, the Ministry of Natural Resources says how good it will be depends on what you’re looking for. The deer population is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, the numbers are so high, the MNR has issued additional tags and some hunters could get […]
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. […]
A wise man once said to never look too far ahead because you may miss the pretty girl that just passed you by. This tidbit of wisdom could apply to the Borderland Thunder as they get ready to start another SIJHL season this weekend while also looking ahead to playing […]
The Atikokan Crisis Centre, in conjunction with Riverside Community Counselling Services here, has launched a monthly women’s discussion group to give women a chance to learn about issues of violence and how to break the cycle. “We’re excited we’re finally able to do this,” said Donna Kroocmo, executive director of […]
Saturday was a beautiful day for sailing on Rainy Lake as the Rendezvous Yacht Club concluded its racing season with the Pumpkin Cup. Ron Bowman captained “In Tune” to a victory against 10 other sailboats. Close behind “In Tune” was Jack Bartlett and his “Mad Hatter,” followed by Colin Hewitt […]
Despite the poor growing season this year, Rainy River’s Giant Pumpkin Festival still boasted some whoppers Saturday. With only about half the entries of a normal year, the 25 that were entered were almost all of substantive size. The first really big pumpkin to get weighed was that of Rainy […]
Last Friday, shortly after midnight, Rainy River OPP officers responded to a disturbance at an establishment on Atwood Avenue there. The suspect fled on foot prior to police arriving on the scene, but not before assaulting and threatening the manager. Then shortly after 2 a.m., police received a second complaint […]
As the last warming rays of the summer sun fade away into the crisp days of autumn, most people are putting their gardens to bed for another year. But not Donna Lowey. For Loweys’ Market Garden and Greenhouse, the end of summer merely means it’s time to get ready for […]
Gail Higginson, Vice-President, Academic and Student Services at Confederation College, is pleased to announce former Fort Frances resident Don Lovisa will assume responsibility for the School of Business, Hospitality and Media Arts as academic director (dean). Lovisa brings formal educational background in business, adult education, and social sciences. He has […]
On Sept. 10 at 6 p.m., a group of horse fanatics came together for a 4-H Horse Club meeting at Kathy Stahn’s home north of Devlin. Our club consists of 12 members and two leaders, Kathy Stahn and Denise Donaldson. We began our meeting by reciting the 4-H pledge, then […]
