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Welcome back to “Pet of the Week”. Although we took a bit of a break from the newspaper column over the summer and early fall, we certainly have not taken a break from helping cats. As we approach our one-year anniversary, we are proud to say we have now taken […]

Local gardener John Brunetta holds up the astonishing fruit – or vegetable, if you will – of his labours from this past growing season. Brunetta pulled the gigantic carrot from his garden only this past Sunday. Gardeners may have struggled with the intense and prolonged heat this summer, but as […]

The curling season is officially underway at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The Wednesday Night men’s league kicked off the season with games across five sheets, with newcomers and seasoned vets alike taking to the ice. There is curling on the schedule at the club almost every day of the […]

The Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw drum made its way to The Window and Door Store, where the October trip winner was drawn on October 1. Roz Broman of Fort Frances was the big winner of a Banff ski package, valued at $3,800. November’s draw is for a […]

Lots of families made it out to The Spry Farm’s fall event on Saturday. The goats and miniature horses were special hits with the kids. This is the first event the farm has been able to hold in a long time. Owners Leanne and Tyler Spry were happy to be […]

A rainy morning didn’t dampen spirits at the Fall Farm Event put on by The Spry Farm on Saturday. Lots of families were arond to enjoy the animals and hay rides. The farm event also had pumpkins and local honey available for purchase to help get everyone in the fall […]

As families prepare for Thanksgiving festivities, The Family Centre was making preparations of its own. The Centre was a hub of activity yesterday, as volunteers, and friends new and old, gathered around the table to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. The feast is an annual tradition for the Centre, which […]

Motorists and pedestrians crossing over the east end overpass may have noticed a flurry of orange ribbons. They were placed there by the Fort Frances Lakers hockey team, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation last week. The team was also invited by Grand Council Treaty #3 […]

Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the September Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Kim Humphrey of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number L-1399943. Humphrey takes home $14,495, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Thursday, September […]

From L-R Chris Hartry, Mary Curtis, Wilma Wielin- ga with the Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary present the Riverside Foundation with a cheque for $16,077.79 for their 2020/2021 pledges for equipment for the Emo Health Centre. Included in the equipment purchased was new adjustable dining room table and chairs, overbed […]

Grandfather Sun was smiling brightly over the Rainy River District on the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on September 30. The day was used to honour the survivors of residential schools, and the children who never returned. It was also a day to celebrate new generations of […]