Dave Ogilvie Marissa Kinnear-Esselink and her daughter, Paisley, were on hand at Cloverleaf Grocery to receive her $500 food coupon from Emo and District Lions Club president Jodi Caul. The annual “Lions Share Grocery Raffle” was a huge success thanks to residents of the district. The first-place winner will receive […]

Duane Hicks Irene Laing, left, and Laureen Vandetti enjoyed a good chat as La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary president Dixie Badiuk (back left) and Ann Wood looked on during the annual “Rockin’ For a Reason” fundraiser Saturday morning at the Business & Community Expo. This year’s effort brought in more […]

Duane Hicks Brenda Funk, left, received a mug from geriatric mental health worker Norma Reather last Thursday afternoon. The mug has a painting of Robert Moore School on it by local artist Vi Plumridge.

Sam Odrowski Rick Wright was one of the auctioneers who solicited bids at the district’s first cattle sale of 2018. It took place Saturday at the Stratton sales barn and saw more than 1,500 head go through the ring.

Duane Hicks Here’s a sampling of the artwork submitted by local artists and crafters for the Fine Line Art Gallery’s annual spring art show, with this year’s theme being “Teal.” An open house to kick off the show will be held this Saturday (May 5) from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop […]

Sam Odrowski Kenora-Rainy River PC candidate Greg Rickford carefully helped his daughter, Poppy Kate, cut the cake during the opening of his campaign office at 355 Scott St. here on Friday evening. Rickford introduced himself to all of those on hand and welcomed them to his campaign. Many also collected […]

Jamie Mountain Muskie Carson Noga blazed down the track during the boys’ 400m dash at the Bronco Booster Track & Field Invite varsity meet held last Tuesday at Falls High School. Noga sprinted his way to a sixth-place finish, clocking in with a time of 59.13.

Jamie Mountain Muskies Lexi Gate, front, and Tori Toriseva tried to maintain a good pace during the girls’ 1,600m race at the Bronco Booster Track & Field Invite varsity meet last Tuesday at Falls High School. Gate finished in fourth place (6:26:00) while Toriseva was right behind in fifth (6:28.73).

Submitted Jeff Gustafson held up a spotted bass from Smith Lake, Ala. over the weekend.

Jamie Mountain Muskie Janissa Judson looked to retrieve the ball from a pair of Rainy River Owls during her squad’s 3-1 exhibition loss here Monday afternoon. The black-and-gold return to action this Friday and Saturday when they head to Winnipeg for an exhibition tournament. See story on page B3.

Jamie Mountain Muskie Katrina Slomke did her best to clear the bar during the girls’ high jump event at the Bronco Booster Track & Field Invite varsity meet last Tuesday at Falls High School. Slomke placed 12th overall with a jump of 3′,10″.

Jamie Mountain Muskie Peyton Avis looked to impede the progress of this Rainy River Owl player during the black-and-gold’s 3-0 shutout win in the annual exhibition game between the two squads here Monday afternoon. Fort High next will see action this weekend when the team heads to Winnipeg for the […]