Local residents can rest assurred the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service has state-of-the-art firefighting technology at their disposal since a new Crimson Fire pumper truck, costing just under $310,000, was delivered to the fire hall yesterday morning. The truck is replacing a 1977 pumper truck, which had fallen into […]
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Kiwanians Robert Sletmoen, left, and Alan Zucchiatti drew the winning ticket for the club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for June yesterday at International Travel Services. Harvey Perry of Fort Frances will be heading to sunny San Diego, a trip valued at $2,263. In related news, the Kiwanis are looking […]
Doug McBride showed off the 7.85-pound walleye he and partner Steve Ballan reeled up during Saturday’s final weigh-in at the seventh-annual Emo Walleye Classic. The pair won the tournament and became its first two-time champions (they previously won it in 2005).
Scott Jolicoeur walked “Maggie” at the third-annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides here Sunday morning. The walk, which started at Pither’s Point Park and continued along the riverfront walkway, raised $1,140 towards the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
Deb McCoy, left, and June Haver each found their supply of summer reading Saturday morning as they perused row after row of books at the annual giant book sale at the Fort Frances Public Library. The sale raised $1,170 for the “Friends of the Library, though it will continue for […]
Georges Blanc was ready to enjoy a plate of Greek food during the “Taste of Our World” event Friday evening at the Little Beaver Snow Park lodge as helper Nina Stopa looked on. Three international cusines were offered, also including Indian and Thai, allowing guests to experience authentic ethnic offerings.
John Young, a volunteer at the fourth-annual Treaty #3 bike rodeo held Saturday morning at the Couchiching multi-use facility, directed cyclists and kids on scooters through the obstacle course designed to teach them the importance of bicycle safety. The rodeo attracted many youngsters, along with guest appearances by “Sparky the […]
Emo Walleye Classic anglers Lorne Wood and Monte Mann, foreground, wasted little time this morning heading to the dam here to try their luck along with fellow competitors Paul Jewiss and Mike Graham. There’s 62 teams vying for the top prize, with the weigh-ins running from 3:30-6:30 p.m. both today […]
Freeda Carmody, representing the Rainy River District Municipal Association, signed an agreement to officially re-designate the district as a “safe community” during a ceremony yesterday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous. Hosted by the Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition, the gala recognized everyone who made the re-designation possible for the 10 […]
Muskie Lauren Pierce tried to kick the ball while three Bronco defenders converged on her during the NorWOSSA girls’ soccer final yesterday in Kenora. The black-and-gold won 2-0 to advance to the all-Ontarios on June 9-11 in Collingwood.
Heather and Jeff Wright were among the 80-plus people who enjoyed the Chamber of Commerce’s “Business After Hours” deck party yesterday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous, which also featured the presentation of the Rainy River Future Development Corp.’s annual Customer Service Awards.
Bernie Collier, left, Jennifer Carroll, and Angela Carroll were among the particpants in the sixth-annual “Walk for Memories” here Sunday. The fundrasier brought in $1,878 for the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora-Rainy River District.
