Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The LaVallee Seniors Committee hosted their first Seniors luncheon January 28th. at the Devlin Hall. The day started with the Emo Legion catering a delicious luncheon. Amy Ruff (lawyer) presented an informative talk on wills and estates. Many questions were asked following her presentation. The afternoon ended with games of […]
A 7-5 win over the Current River Storm Saturday afternoon was a big one over the course of an undefeated weekend for the U11 AA Canadians. The team won their home tournament last weekend. They bested the KC Sabres 5-3 in the final on Sunday to claim the gold.
The U11 AA Canadians were big winners in their home tournament last weekend. The Canadians went undefeated to claim the Canadians Cup. They bested the KC Sabres 5-3 in the final on Sunday to claim the gold.
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is seeking participants who would like to take part in the Gratitude Banner Project. Some sewing experience would be ideal. The project is being built each Friday, from 2-4 p.m., in the bright and beautiful Makerspace, located at SevenGenerations Education Institute. Upcoming dates […]
Best for Kitty is working hard to get these kitties into new forever homes. Milo, left, has been in foster care for a few months now. He was rescued from the streets in October, cold, matted and scared, but has blossomed into an affectionate companion. He is neutered and vaccinated […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board posted a photo including two paramedics new to the area on its Facebook page Monday. “We’re excited to welcome two more paramedics to Rainy River District Paramedic Services! Liam Maloney (centre) has joined the Atikokan team, bringing his expertise and care to the […]
Gunnar Simon celebrates with linemate Noah McPherson after scoring his first of two goals on Saturday night while Ice Dogs goalie Kellan Mooney looks at the puck in the net. The goal, assisted by Tie Schumacher and Nolan Barker, tied the game 3-3 in the second period. Simon would go […]
The Stratton Recreation Club is excited to work together with the Township of Morley to one day have a fully accessible playground in the community. Julie McQuaker (president of the Stratton Rec Club) shared, “We are unsure of the time frame of this project but we are immensely grateful to […]
The Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team attended the Winter Blast volleyball tournament in Kenora January 10/11. The Muskies played two round robin 3 set matches on Friday. The muskies defeated the Sioux Lookout Warriors by scores of 25-18, 25-20 and 25-9. Next, the girls faced the Red Lake Rams and […]
Weechi-it-te-win Family Services was proud to partnership with Riverside Health Care (RHC) and Gizhewaadiziwin Health Care Centre (GHAC) to provide Welcoming Baby Baskets. The “Welcome Baby Baskets” program donates baby essentials to Indigenous families with new born babies in the area. From left, Bill Morrison (WFS), Christie Brown (RHC Indigenous […]
Trees across the street from the Fort Frances Times office and many trees around town were sporting a coat of white hoar frost this morning. Hoar frost forms when water vapor comes into contact with a solid surface that is below freezing. The last few days have seen extreme cold […]
The U13AA Fort Frances Canadians face off against the Thistles in the The Window and Door Store Winter Classic last weekend at the Memorial Sports Centre. The home team came in fourth, falling to the Winnipeg Bruins Gold, while the Winnipeg Bruins Black team came in second and the Winnipeg […]
