Personal scheduling problems and lack of interest have caused an umpire shortage in the early going of the Rainy River District Fastball League season. In home games against Pinewood and Zig’s Place, Sight and Sound has had their own players–Ed Vold and Leroy Wilson–umpire the games when regular Gary Billings […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit is looking to prevent injuries among seniors–and promote fitness for everyone–when it brings a taste of the Far East here with Tai Chi classes starting June 25. “I really wanted to do this,” enthused organizer Dorothy Poperechny, who found out the program got a last-minute boost […]
With a slow-down in precipitation and in-flows, Rainy Lake has been dropping steadily but with more rain in the forecast, it could rise again. “Rainy is starting to turn the corner up on top but whatever happens with the rain remains to be seen,” noted Raimo Tyrvainen, energy and utilities […]
The World Health Organization’s Collaborating Centre on Community Safety Promotion officially has given the nod to Rainy River District to host the 11th International Conference on Safe Communities next May. In making the announcement, centre president Leif Svanstrom, noted district residents and businesses have developed programs that are the envy […]
It was another light air day as the Rendezvous Yacht Club kicked off its Saturday race series with the Sandpoint Island Race. This same race last year first was postponed due to stormy weather and then cancelled in mid-race due to light winds. Last year’s cancellation led to the adoption […]
The Superior International Junior Hockey League board of directors invited team reps to their second general meeting Saturday at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay to discuss the possibility of increased fees and player recruiting. Originally, each team had to pay $13,500 to enter the inaugural league. But recent talk […]
As the “Risk Watch” safety program wraps up its second year in district schools, a special luncheon is slated Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the Red Dog Inn. “It’s just to thank our major sponsors for their contribution to the program,” said Fort Frances firefighter Greg Allan, who also served […]
The international bridge committee finally is scheduled to have its first meeting this month. After struggling to find matching schedules since the beginning of the year, Fort Frances and International Falls councillors will meet at the Civic Centre here June 26 to discuss the feasibility of a new international border […]
If the Soo Greyhounds sell beer during their home games, there will be at least one less hockey fan in the stands. “There’s no way my 16-year-old will go down there,” said Jo-Anne Bumbacco, whose son currently attends the games. City council is set to decide whether or not to […]
Rainy Lake is dropping again today, falling by 0.6 cm (.24 inches) to 338.23 m (1,109.69 ft.) overnight. Rainy Lake is now 57.3 cm (22.6 inches) above the International Joint Commission’s maximum rule curve for this date. The lake level has been dropping since last Thursday although Friday night’s downpour […]
Ministry of Natural Resources firefighters had a busy weekend as 116 new fires sprung up since across the West Fire Region since Friday, burning about 2,500 hectares. “They were predominantly lightning-caused,” MNR fire information officer Andrew Larmandi said this morning. “There were only maybe two or three caused by people.” […]
While the deadline to sign up for “Quest for the Best” was supposed to be Friday afternoon, organizer Dawn Booth said Monday morning that registration will remain open until all 20 contestant slots are filled. “We still have a few spots open–three or four,” she noted, adding entries came in […]
