Sam Odrowski Children had a blast launching water balloons at one another in Hannam Park in Rainy River on Saturday as part of the “Railroad Daze” fun. An array of activities took place in the park, such as inflatables, train rides, and water sports.
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Submitted Cardboard boat race participants paddled for dear life last Sunday to stay afloat and move past their fellow competitors. The annual boat competition always is a popular affair, drawing in sizeable crowds from across the district.
Stephanie Hagenaars The “Battle Song” at this year’s “Quest for the Best” on Friday night got up close and personal as Dylan Ossachuk and Kelly Clark gave it their all in an attempt to “out-sing” each other to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” Both singers were described by the […]
Stephanie Hagenaars People were on their feet for the Cajun Country Rock Band, a CCR tribute band from Thunder Bay, that played under the big tent Thursday night in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The concert was part of a charity event held by the Fort Frances […]
Charlie Windego got a haircut from Seven Generations Education Institute’s hairstyling student Kristen Bruyere on Thursday as part of the program’s hands-on experience training. The salon, located in the Rainy Lake Plaza on King’s Highway, is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. until mid-August.
Stephanie Hagenaars Dahlia Kaun, left, Alexa Bagacki, and Maddison Gibson were having fun baking cookies, cakes, and pizza last Thursday during a “Make & Bake” camp held by Confederation College. The group of young teens learned basic baking techniques and how to decorate during the week-long camp led by instructor […]
Sam Odrowski “Millie the Beaver” was busting out the moves at Hannam Park following the annual “Railroad Daze” parade in Rainy River on Saturday. The mascot entertained children while providing a sense of entertainment to all the attendees.
Bryan Gustafson and Brian McNanney held of some of their 18.49-pound Day 3 haul during the top 10 boat parade Sautrday afternoon under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina that helped them nab their first-ever Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship title. Their catch on the final day was […]
James Hill of Thunder Bay held up his biggest bass that was part of an 11.37-pound Day 3 haul. Hill and his partner, Chris Viel, placed 12th overall with a three-day weight of 46.33 pounds.
Jamie Mountain Kurt Johnson and Pat Jeffries blasted down the upper Rainy Lake as part of the Day 1 boat launch Thursday morning at the 24th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The duo wound up finishing in sixth place overall with a three-day haul of 49.05 pounds.
Jamie Mountain Rylee Redford of the Fort Frances Angels fired a pitch during Team #1’s 15-3 romp over Team #2 in the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League’s annual all-star game last Wednesday evening at Manitou Rapids. Redford pitched four scoreless innings to earn the win.
Jason Cain of Fort Frances held up part of a 12.88-pound Day 3 haul during the top 10 boat parade on Saturday afternoon. Cain and his partner, Wayne Howard, left the docks that morning in first place but ended up finishing third with a three-day total of 50.33 pounds.
