Organizers of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament envisioned a traditional fishing tournament, despite Covid protocols. Their vision became a reality this past weekend, as 75 teams competed for cash and bragging rights, complete with entertainment, food and family events. Below are the top 30 teams. To see the full listing, […]
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Mayor June Caul, centre, was on hand with staff of Beyak Automotive Group and Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy, for an official open house and ribbon cutting for the long-anticipated gymnastics studio. The grand opening event included refreshments and demonstrations by students. Beyak Automotive is supporting the gymnastics club, which has […]
The Fort Frances High School Muskies golf team headed to Dryden for their first tournament of the season. The event was hosted by Eagles landing Golf Course, and saw the Fort Frances Boys take third place as a team. In the Individual events, Ashton Barnes took the boys’ title, and […]
They may have suffered a defeat, but the Muskies football team played with heart in Friday’s season opener. The game was played against the Dryden Eagles, on home turf. The team hits the road for the next few weeks, returning on Friday, October 15. Due to Covid, the Muskies will […]
Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor, centre, along with Bev Sisco, left, and Grace Pawloski, were at the Fort Frances Community Clinic this morning to drop off hand-made blue ribbons to mark World Alzheimer’s Day. The ribbons were made by Noreen Melville, Nancy Lockman and Nyla […]
A short but busy campaign is coming to an end, as voters head to the polls for Election Day. If you haven’t already voted through mail-in ballot or advanced polls, head to your designated polling station to cast your ballot today. You can vote without voting cards, but bring your […]
Football has returned for the 2021/22 year, with a new Muskies team hitting the field on Friday for their season opener. They lost to the eagles 20-8, but the coaching staff is impressed with the potential of this year’s team. The Muskies will get their chance for redemption when they […]
The final team, made up of of diagnostic imaging technicians, doctors and nurses, crossed the finish line of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s DI Dash event as part of the Foundation’s “Picture This” campaign public launch on Sunday, September 12, 2021. The campaign is raising money to do significant […]
Election Day is Monday, Sept. 20 The candidates of Thunder Bay-Rainy River have been busy on the campaign trail. Clockwise from top: Incumbent Liberal Marcus Powlowski, (right), meets with constituents outside his campaign headquarters; NDP’s Yuk-Sem Won, (right) meets with supporters at the Emo Fair; PPC’s Alan Aubut (right) sets […]
Members of the Fort Frances Fire Department, along with members of the OPP, Couchiching Fire Department, Rainy River Paramedics and more took part in a memorial stair climb at the Fort Frances lookout tower to honour those first responders who were killed in the line of duty during the September […]
The Riverside Healthcare Foundation’s DI Dash Picture This campaign was a success after many volunteers and participants took part to raise money to purchase scanning equipment. They managed to raise $17,000 in donations and pledges. Fort Frances Mayor June Caul presented a $60,000 check from the town and Mike Ford, […]
By Robin McCormick
The annual NFN Bass/Walleye Classic held Friday and Saturday (September 10/11) was once again a huge success. Over 30 teams participated and none were disappointed in the amount of work and hospitality put into this event. When the final bags were weighed, first place was taken by Mike Wilson and […]
