Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Rookie Trent Friesen scored the Muskie boys’ only goal of last Friday’s game against the Sioux North Warriors, to trigger the annual Teddy Toss in the first period. The Muskies would go on to lose in a shootout, but Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child & Family Services Adopt an Angel program […]
Bill Caul turned 80 on Dec. 8 and was honoured with a well deserved birthday party on Dec. 10. at the Stratton Hall. The well attended events saw family and friends come from near and far. One could feel the love in the room. Bill definitely felt fortunate to share […]
Last Wednesday morning, students at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) presented what they had learned over the last several weeks in the course of their co-op job experiences across the district. Sarah Arpin is one of the teachers who supervises the co-op class. “The Co-op program is an opportunity for […]
Mr. and Mrs. Claus made an early appearance last Sunday, Dec. 10, at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo. After Mass a lovely potluck meal was enjoyed as well as fellowship. The day was made even more special with a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. They had a bag of […]
Last Monday’s Concert with the Rainy Lake Community Orchestra was a delightful way to get into the Christmas Spirit. The Orchestra played many delightful holiday favourites. The audience was encouraged to join in on singing several numbers as well. After all, as Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to […]
Crews were at work the morning of Thursday, December 7, 2023, clearing up a scene of destruction at Rainy Lake Sports. According to eyewitness reports, a pick-up truck allegedly crashed through the store’s sign at high speed, early in the morning, destroying the sign and several concrete pillars. The status […]
It was all hands on deck for the annual Holly Daze Christmas Parade on Friday, December 1, 2023, capping off the first day of Holly Daze Celebrations in Emo. The parade featured local businesses and organizations dressed to the nines (so to speak) for the holiday season, and plenty of […]
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade was held December 2, to an appreciative crowd of hundreds of spectators. The weather wasn’t frightful at all, making for a fun evening out. Clockwise from right, the big guy himself made an appearance at the parade as the guest of honour. He […]
The annual Stuff-A-Cruiser Food Drive returned to the district this past weekend, as organizations and service members from across the region banded together to help gather food donations for local food banks. The drive ran in its usual locations ,setting up shop in front of Safeway, The Place and Walmart […]
Santa and Mrs Claus were making the rounds throughout the District this week. The pair were spotted in Emo to the delight of spectators at the Emo Christmas Parade. Santa headed out solo to attend the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade, and enjoyed hot chocolate with kids afterwards. This […]
The Bailey Bridge, on Hwy 602 in Alberton, has been reconstructed and re-opened, after months of road crews removing and rebuilding the previous bridge, which was deemed unsafe due to a shifting foundation. Residents were quick to take advantage, with plenty of traffic already heading across.
Paul Brunetta of Clare Allan Brunetta Law Office in downtown Fort Frances pulled the final winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s 2023 All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw on Friday, December 1, 2023. Tracy Wright is the winner of a Canada/New England Cruise valued at $4,400. Tickets for […]
