–Allan Bradbury photo

The Out of the Cold warming centre held an open house yesterday to allow members of the public to come in and see the space. The space is open in the evenings for unhoused people to come in and stay warm overnight. The space has cots for rest in the […]

The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association held their final cattle sale of the season, on November 4. The sale saw 1134 head of cattle sell for $2,117,861.27. The cattle industry brought $9,773,357.06 to the district in cattle sales this year alone. The sale sent 54 bred cattle and a breeding bull […]

– Robin McCormick photo

Tim Mitchell and his daughter Alice enjoying their fancy sandwiches and dainties at St. Mary’s Tea on Sunday. There definitely was something for everyone of all ages! For more photos of this important fundraiser, see B6.

–Allan Bradbury photos

Payton Dolyny drives towards the net past a St. Ignatius player. After an undefeated NorWOSSA championship run, the Muskie Girls senior basketball team were in tough against the St. Ignatius Falcons for the NWOSSAA championship. Their season ended on Saturday after they lost the best two out of three series […]

- Robin McCormick photo

The Emo Food Bank and Thrift Store were incredibly proud of their volunteers at the Thrift Shop. Our volunteers work countless hours organizing the numerous items donated to the Thrift Shop for sale. Through these sales we are able to donate most of the profits back into the community. Nicholas […]

Sunday afternoon (November 19) the St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League hosted their annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale. The event left everyone attending feeling the joy of the Christmas season, which will be upon us soon. The beautifully decorated basement with snowflakes and lovely centrepieces set the mood for the […]

–Allan Bradbury photo

Grandmother tells her grandson the story of the rain-bringing dragon king during the opening of The Dragon King puppet show presented by Kids & Company featuring Tanglewood Marionettes on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The show was a treat for all those in attendance. The skillfully manipulated puppets wowed kids and […]

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Ken Brandrick enjoyed a 90th birthday celebration with family on November 10. Ken reached this milestone birthday November 5. The community wishes Ken many more years of health and happiness!

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The Fort Frances High School Muskie Girls basketball team took the NorWOSSA gold medal on Friday in Kenora, and have secured a spot in NWOSSAA this weekend. The girls went 9-0 on the season and had a bye to the finals, where they beat the Dryden Eagles. They will play […]

–Submitted photo.

Boston Pizza Fort Frances owner Dale Fortes congratulates defenseman Evan Kabel who was named the Lakers’ Player of the Month for October. In October Kabel played nine games, scoring one goal and four assists. Early in the season Kabel has become a stalwart on the Lakers’ blue line playing in […]

- Daniel Adam photo

The Muskies football team will be taking on the Beaver Brea Broncos in the WHSFL Championship, tomorrow, Friday, November 10 at 3 p.m. at IG stadium – home of the Blue Bombers. The game will be livestreamed over Youtube at LRSDTV, or watch with other fans at Boston Pizza.