The Riverside Foundation for Health Care celebrated its year-long “Care Close to Home” fundraising campaign by hosting an evening of food, dance, and thank yous Saturday night at the Red Dog Inn. The bird-themed banquet was the Foundation’s way of thanking the district for its support during the campaign, which […]
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Despite cries from some area anglers and hunters to allow more “public input,” MNR District Manager Bill Darby said the consultation process to decide the fate of Trout Road will continue as it has so far–by the book. “The consultation process is not a referendum. We need to hear as […]
Chris Denby, Steve Denby, Steven Warren, and Ed Price are hoping their new, self-titled CD “Streamline” will be a big hit with local residents, and help to make their music a familiar sound here. The group–which plays an eclectic mix of country and rock–has been performing together for the past […]
Rainycrest auxiliary’s past year has been a busy one indeed–the last event being a Christmas party for the residents. The Rebekah Lodge members entertained with a sing-song of Christmas music, after which the residents were treated to dainties and punch, and then got a visit from Santa. A quilt, donated […]
As a farewell to John and Chai Chan, and a celebration of the five-party First Nation ownership of the Red Dog Inn, a gathering there Saturday afternoon took invited guests a trip down memory lane. “Eight years ago, people said this wasn’t going to happen. Well, here we are today,” […]
La Place Rendez-Vous has grown over the years, and everyone is invited to see the latest $1.8-million renovations to the restaurant-hotel here this Sunday. The open house, which runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., will include a special breakfast brunch early on although those coming later can still enjoy complimentary refreshments. […]
Recently elected as president of the Rainy River District Municipal Association, Fort Frances Coun. Sharon Tibbs stressed broadcasting the district’s voice is important as change continues to be drafted by the province. “I think that basically the message is that we are aware of the legislated changes and how they […]
Creativity and patience are key as the first-ever Sioux Narrows Nestor Falls council works through its transition and heads towards its budget process. “So far so good, we’re just getting into it,” noted Coun. Doug Davis. “We’ve had some meetings with just council to set our course, where we’re going, […]
The local Sunset Country Ford Mustangs struck gold last weekend at a ‘AA’ Squirt (Atom) tournament in Baudette, Mn. The Mustangs, who entered the championship game Sunday against Roseau with a 3-0 record, had to overcome an early deficit en route to a 7-2 victory. Roseau held a 2-0 lead […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team evidently likes playing in the annual John Piper Classic in Winnipeg, bringing home the gold medal last weekend for the second-straight year and third overall. The black-and-gold wrapped up a perfect weekend with a solid 10-2 win over St. John’s Ravenscourt in the final. “It […]
Both the Muskie junior and senior girls’ volleyball teams were beaten out by Atikokan in the playoffs of a tournament at St. Thomas Aquinas in Kenora last weekend. The juniors had compiled a 9-3 record during the round-robin action but lost 2-1 in the best-of-three final to Atikokan to finish […]
Kathie Jackson’s rink had gone to Kingston with high hopes but finished well out of the running, posting a 2-7 mark in the round-robin of the Ontario Scott Tournament of Hearts last week. It marked the fourth year in a row the Fort Frances foursome had failed to qualify for […]
