Hugh Dennis, left, co-ordinator for the Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition, McDonald’s manager Bev McCoy, and Insp. Dave Lucas, OPP detachment commander for the Rainy River District, launched the summer program to encourage kids to wear bike helmets at McDonald’s yesterday. —Melanie Béchard photo

“Fun in the Sun” queen contestant Rachel Dutton danced with her father, John, during the pageant’s entertainment night Tuesday at the Townshend Theatre. All of this year’s contestants, including Sydney Boustead, Danielle Payne, Holly Strain, and Paula Vangel, showed off their talents. —Amanda Roy photo��

Chris Pronger of the Anaheim Ducks raised the Stanley Cup up for all to see Wednesday afternoon at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. Yesterday was declared “Chris Pronger Day” in the City of Dryden as Pronger brought the Cup to his hometown. A parade took place downtown followed by an […]

Janice Beazley, left, Dianne Faragher, and Cheryl Matus of the “Energy Beach Bums” walked a lap at the “Relay for Life” on Friday evening. —Amanda Roy photo

Fort Frances High School principal Gord McCabe presented Christopher Leek with his diploma during commencement exercises at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday night. Some 150 grads celebrated receiving their diplomas. —Melanie Béchard photo

Kaili McBride, 16, of Devlin will be leaving Saturday to spend two weeks ministering to youth and adults in Peru, South America. —Heather Ogilvie photo

Penny Logan, second from right, and Pam Hawley were among the participants in the “Survivors’ Lap” Friday evening at “Relay for Life.” —Amanda Roy photo

Jordan Sinclair chipped his ball out of the sand bunker after it drove left of the green on the 11th hole, during Heron Landing’s Men’s Open on Saturday. —Amanda Roy photo

A crew from Bay City Contractors Inc dug away at the 100 block of Scott Street yesterday evening as they continue a major sewer and water rehabilitation project that will run through the summer. Scott Street—from Mowat to Central—will be closed for repairs until mid-July, after which time they’ll start […]

Dan McCormick, health services manager for the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, recommended to council the Memorial Sports Centre as the site for a new public access defribillator at last night’s meeting at the Civic Centre. The defribillator is one of five donated to the district by the […]