Peggy Revell Onlookers admired the original artwork of Atikokan Métis artist Kristy Cameron, which was on display Monday at the official launch of award-winning author David Bouchard’s newest book, “The Seven Sacred Teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman.” Bouchard—a Métis writer from B.C.—was inspired to write the book after visiting […]

Heather Latter Pam Hawley, who is involved in Phase II of the local Heritage Tourism project, looked over designs for the banners which will be hung in the spring to direct visitors through town.

Ken Johnston Ben Johnson showed off the 773-pound pumpkin that propelled him to win the 15th-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival on Saturday.

Peggy Revell Voyageur Lions member Gaby Hanzuk handed out a hot cup of coffee during last Thursday’s annual “Drive-Thru Breakfast” at Tim Hortons. Despite a lower turnout from previous years, just over $1,700 was raised. With these funds, the club now sits just $800 short of its goal of raising […]

Mitch Calvert Muskie Josh Wilson (#1) helped teammate Donny Krishka take down a Vincent Massey Trojan during the visitors’ 51-0 romp over the black-and-gold Friday afternoon at Muskie Field.

Peggy Revell Canadian Métis author David Bouchard spoke to a crowd of students, teachers, and other guests attending the official launch of his newest book, “The Seven Sacred Teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman,” at the Rainy River First Nations’ new pow-wow grounds yesterday. Bouchard was inspired to write the […]

Duane Hicks Donning ‘Oktoberfest’-themed aprons at a Riverside Foundation for Health Care special events committee meeting yesterday afternoon, Janice Cousineau, left, Tammy Kellar, and Teresa Hazel showed off some of the buckets of prizes that have been donated to the second-annual fundraiser, which will be held Oct. 3 at the […]

Duane Hicks Crews from Pioneer Construction laid the top layer of asphalt at the corner of Nelson Street and Portage Avenue yesterday afternoon. The intersection at Scott Street and Portage Avenue was closed for much of today for paving, with one lift of asphalt already having been laid on the […]

Heather Latter Fort High studets cheered o their favourite players during the annual Homecoming football game Friday afternoon. Alas, the black-and-gold were blanked 51-0 by the visiting Vincent Massey Trojans of Winnipeg to fall to 0-2 on the young WHSFL season.

Duane Hicks Pharmacist Renate Winkler, left, chatted with Kelly Caul at the Pharamsave booth Saturday morning during the first-ever Chronic Pain Management and Addiction Prevention Symposium at the Townshend Theatre. The event, which featured plenty of information booths, presenters, and guest speaker Dr. Jackie Garnder-Nix, who will be offering a […]