Originally planned for Sept. 14, the Business Improvement Area may postpone its second-annual “Harvest Festival” until October due to possible road repairs on Scott Street next month. BIA co-ordinator Laurie Beadle said yesterday the town told her it wasn’t possible to get approval to block off the 200 and 300 […]
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The Rainy River Royals remain unbeaten in Rainy River District Fastball League playoff action after a 7-2 win over the Barwick Blue Knights on Tuesday night. After Barwick’s leadoff batter grounded out, Travis Derksen put the Knights ahead early by belting a home run in the top of the first […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board has added a portable classroom to St. Francis here in preparation for the new year school—and is now waiting one for St. Michael’s. “The one for St. Francis is a used one, and we’re working on it now to make some enhancements,” Education Director […]
At least 50 youth, with more still to register, will be coming here for four days of education, recreation, and culture Aug. 29-Sept. 1. when the third-annual United Native Friendship Centre youth summit is held. “We have people coming from Toronto, Kapuskasing, Thunder Bay,” said youth worker Raylene Johnson. “But […]
The Curves for Women soccer team had three chances to put Gillons’ away in the final of the Borderland women’s league last Thursday evening here. And they needed every one. Curves reclaimed the league title with a 3-2 win in a shootout over Gillons’ after regulation time and sudden death […]
Following an initial meeting earlier this month, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is on the right track organizing the annual Terry Fox Run here next month with an ample supply of volunteers in place. “Things are progressing quite nicely,” said bureau co-ordinator Vanessa Hebert, adding volunteers under former co-ordinator Joan […]
More than 2,000 protesters marched through downtown Kenora on Monday in what organizers said should serve as a wake-up call to Indian Affairs minister and local MP Robert Nault. “It was better than we expected,” said Grand Council Treaty #3 executive director Reid Thompson. “It was a huge success in […]
When Mirel Bica said he wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, he meant it. The new coach of the Fort Frances Visserettes Club and his family are enjoying the quieter life in town as they prepare for their first season here. “In the […]
Former Fort Frances resident Kathleen McFayden’s participation in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s “Paddle to a Cure” fundraiser earlier this month was a success on many levels. “It was truly a wonderful experience” said McFayden, who was a little sunburned from her many hours on the water. “We were focused […]
Local MP Robert Nault was in Fort Frances last Wednesday to announce a FedNor investment of $300,000 to the Rainy Lake Future Development Corp. and a continued funding commitment to the organization for three years. “Rainy River Future Development Corp. makes a very positive impact on business in the Rainy […]
The Rainy River District School Board voted in favour of increasing secondary school class sizes from a 21:1 student-to-teacher ratio to 21.09:1 at a special meeting here last night. While Ministry of Education class size policy states boards should stick to a 21:1 ration, there is an exception in which […]
Betty and Wayne Salchert have been busily preparing for the annual Mud Lake City Fun Day, which is coming up this Sunday (Aug. 25) beginning at 1 p.m. There will be local talent to entertain everyone and food will be available for purchase. There is no set time for the […]
