The Rainy Lake Square market is bursting with different cotton candy and snow cone flavours. Many families are enjoying the sunny weather, the live performances and sweet snacks. – Merna Emara photo
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Joey Payeur, left, was joined by Cassandra Armstrong as he closed in on the finish line of his personal “50 for the Thousands” campaign on Friday. Payeur chose two days in July to walk a combined 50km along the Fort Frances waterfront in honour and memory of those impacted by […]
Polish up your putter. Here’s a sneak peak at the new Mini Putt Golf Course on Fourth Street in Rainy River. Located next to the Snack Shack on the location of the former Rainy River Hotel, it’s a new recreational spot for you. It is being constructed by Marty Kreger […]
Revco Carpet’s Dave Woodgate pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for August on Tuesday morning. Jack Hamilton and Sarah Strain were the winners of a Rocky Mountain Coach Tour valued at $4,400. September’s draw is for a Newfoundland Self-Drive trip ($3,800). –Ken Kellar […]
Hello! My name is Georgia Romyn and I am a 2021 fair queen contestant. I am 13 years old and will be going into grade 9 at the Rainy River High School this fall. I live in Stratton, Ont with my family. My parents are Colin and Melinda Romyn. I […]
Hi my name is Leah Eve Bagacki I’m one of the contestants running for the honour of being Emo Fair Queen. I would like to tell you a little bit more about myself. I’m 17 years old and I’ve grown up in the Rainy River District with my dad(Craig), mom(Ashlie) […]
Hello! My name is Makinnley McCormick. I am 14 years old and I live in Devlin with my parents and two younger brothers. I am entering Grade 9 in the fall at Fort France High School. I can’t wait for all the new opportunities high school will give me. I have decided […]
Hello, my name is Aynsley Teeple. I’m 14 years old, and will be attending grade 9 at Fort Frances High School. Recently, I graduated from grade 8 at Sturgeon Creek School. I live in Chapple ON, with my dad Jason, stepmom Chantelle, my three brothers Wilson, Mason and Bradley. I […]
The Rainy Lake Market has been heating up, with the easing of Covid restrictions. A wide assortment of vendors are on hand each Thursday, with crafts, produce, live entertainment, and even cotton candy. The market is open each Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rainy Lake Square. – […]
The Fort Frances Senior Centre took advantage of easing Covid restrictions, to hold a snooker tournament for its members. The event was held alongside a Christmas in July celebration. – Merna Emara photo
The Fort Frances Senior Centre proved that it’s never too early for some holiday cheer. Organizers at the facility treated its membership to a Christmas in July party. Santa shed his red suit for a pair of shorts, but the party was complete with decorations, tree and Christmas goodies. – […]
We sat down with defending Wissota Midwest Modified Champion #14C Cody Ossachuk. What is your favourite track food? Pizza When did you start racing? 17 Why did you start racing? I have been going to the races all throughout my childhood. Greg Ferris was a great inspiration for me, as […]
