The 400 block of Scott Street has an oriental flavour to it after local entrepreneurs Le and Sung Truong opened the doors to “Lee Garden” on Monday morning. The restaurant is located at the old Huddle Cafe, which the couple bought from long-time owner Louis Rego three months ago. But […]
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The “Friends of the Library” held their third-annual dinner and dance at La Place Rendez-Vous last Friday night, with more than 120 people attending the fundraising event. About $2,700 was raised this year–almost $1,000 more than last year’s total–mainly through the silent auction. Bids on centrepieces donated by Lorraine Elliott […]
It was a murderously good time for all as Fort Frances Little Theatre wrapped up its second show of the season Saturday, “A Taste for Murder–A Deadly Birthday Party,” at Emidio’s Garden Restaurant here. Set in a 1927 Chicago speak-easy, the crew of “A Taste for Murder” staged six shows […]
The Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition and Rainy River Future Development Corp. were proud to have the president of the World Health Organization visit Rainy River District for three days this week–one of just two stops he’ll make in North American this year. Dr. Leif Svanstrom’s visit is hoped to […]
Retired high school teacher Walter Horban last week was chosen as the 1998 “Citizen of the Year” for Fort Frances. Horban, 63, who spearheads the annual town clean-up by high school students each spring, was selected from among the four local residents who were nominated for the award this year. […]
Last week’s first significant snowfall, along with another winter storm watch in effect for today, has left snowmobilers and dealers alike optimistic for the season ahead. After a dreadful season last winter for sledders due to above normal temperatures and a lack of snow, everyone is expecting a much better […]
The Muskies finished the fifth-annual “Scrimmagefest” in Warroad over the weekend with a 2-2 record but head coach Glen Edwards came away liking what he saw. In fact, you could argue he feels much better about his team as they prepare for their NorWOSSA season-opener here tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. […]
The Mine Centre girls’ grade eight volleyball team won its second-straight tournament Saturday, downing Atikokan 15-8, 10-15, and 15-6 to capture the first-annual Gilson Classic at St. Francis School here. Mine Centre finished first in the round-robin to earn a bye into the final. Meanwhile, Atikokan swept St. Francis in […]
Heading into last weekend’s action against the Hammarskjold Vikings (Thunder Bay), the Muskie senior girls’ basketball team knew they would have to take their game to a higher level. Although the black-and-gold had an impressive 9-1 record so far, including a perfect 6-0 mark in NorWOSSA exhibition action, co-coach Gord […]
Emo teams played .500 hockey against opponents at the Emo Arena this past week. In Novice action, the Emo Rockets scored in the first period and then netted to more tallies in the third for a 3-0 shutout against visiting Rainy River. Brady Baker, Ryan Witherspoon, and Charlie DeBungie scored […]
“How high do you put your treestand in the tree” is one of the most asked questions of professionals in the hunting industry. It’s like someone’s waiting to hear that there’s a “special height,” and the reason they haven’t harvested a good buck is because they’ve been two feet off […]
Raymond Roy’s rink downed Lorne Jackson 8-3 in the final of the Zone 7 mixed curling playdowns in Rainy River on Sunday to earn a berth at the six-team district playdowns starting tomorrow in Kenora. Roy jumped out to an early lead with a pair in the first end and […]
