A fire in Nestor Falls shut down a section of Highway 71 through the town this morning. The fire was located near Greens Resort. Vehicles are now moving after officials opened one lane to alternating traffic. Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls Fire Rescue Services are asking motorists moving through the […]
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- Submitted by Robin McCormick
Graham (age 44) a seasoned goalie in his youth, stepped in to assist the Misfits hockey team last Sunday evening at the Emo/LaVallee Arena. The Misfits were playing the U18 Emo Express team( players 18 and under). The Misfits made up of women aged 20-40 were without a goalie and […]
St. Mary’s CWL hosted their annual Tea and Bazaar on Sunday (November 17). from 2-4p.m. The church basement was beautifully decorated. The well attended event was enjoyed by all. One could hear laughter and pleasant conversations among family and friends attending. The 50/50 draw of $3260 was won by Shawn […]
There’s still plenty of entertainment coming down the pipe from Tour de Fort this season. On February 8, the Townshend Theatre will welcome Aysanabee, a two-time Juno Award-winning alternative artist, from Sandy Lake First Nation, left. Above, the Dirty Catfish Brass Band will head to town to usher in spring. […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Local Canada Post employees took to the street on Friday, November 15, 2024, for the first day of strike action called for by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) following the failure of the two parties to come to an agreement on a new contract, which they have been […]
– Ken Kellar photos
Dozens of people turned out to the veterans memorial in Couchiching First Nation on Monday, November 11, 2024, to take part in their annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Dignitaries from organizations, services, and other First Nations laid wreaths at the memorial which honours those from Couchiching who served with an armed […]
– Submitted photos
Money was raised, cards were played, and by the end of the evening, a murderer was caught at La Place Rendez-Vous, all as part of the Kiwanis Club’s “Killer Night Out” Murder Mystery Gala held on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The night saw plenty of money raised to continue the […]
The Annual Hunters Supper, held in Stratton by the West Rainy River District Lions Club, featured a delicious dinner, and hundreds of auction prizes, to raise funds for local projects. Clockwise from left: a rack, great for hanging up those winter jackets Crafted by Alex Anderson, was one of the […]
Fort Frances Laker Landon Lowes accepted a gift card from Boston Pizza, as the BP Player of the Month. Lowes plays forward for the team, joining last year as an affiliate. He was one of the first players to be signed this season. Lowes and his fellow Lakers will be […]
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Money was raised, cards were played, and by the end of the evening, a murderer was caught at La Place Rendez-Vous, all as part of the Kiwanis Club’s “Killer Night Out” Murder Mystery Gala held on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The night saw plenty of money raised to continue the […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Members of the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron stood guard at cenotaphs throughout the District as Remembrance Day ceremonies were held Monday. Ceremonies honoured the sacrifices of those who died fighting for Canada and the willingness of those who survived to lay down their lives. For more […]
