It only took three pitches for the Pinewood Bears to grab a one-run lead on Sight and Sound. And it was a lead they never surrendered en route to a 6-0 win in Rainy River District Fastball League action last Thursday night at VanJura Stadium here. The loss dropped Sight […]
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Confederation College’s fifth-annual student scholarship golf tournament was a great success, attracting 122 golfers and raising more than $6,500. With this year’s proceeds, the total scholarship fund now has in excess of $62,000. College staff and students are very grateful to all those who came out to golf, their support, […]
A local under-16 boys’ soccer squad made the trip to the Children’s Hospital Tournament, which attracted more than 150 teams at Bloomberg Fields in Winnipeg last weekend. Nicknamed the “Rage,” they lost their opening match 5-0 to then defending champions from Charleswood and then were downed 3-0 by Assiniboia West. […]
Last Saturday at the Emo Speedway made up for the freezing temperatures of the previous week. Beautiful skies, with a warm breeze, kept the fans sweet but probably had no effect on the disposition of the drivers. Frustration is the only thing that Mini-Sprint Kyle Ridlon (#15) must have felt […]
Registration for summer programs began last Thursday at the Memorial Sports Centre. The programs, which begin at various dates starting in late June, include camping, hiking, swimming, skating, and various sports clinics. Interested parents can register during the centre’s office hours any time until the programs fill up. “It’s on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
