Nicholas Donaldson An estimated 1,200 people dropped by the Rainy River First Nations’ pow-wow grounds on Friday to enjoy the annual fish fry hosted by the band’s chief and council. At times the line reached almost back to Highway 71 as a steady stream of guests feasted on fried walleye […]
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Joey Payeur Shelby Kellar of the Crossroads Tornadoes had a bead on this ball as she made the play against the Donald Young All-Stars in a Grade 6 division game as part of the junior softball showcase last Wednesday at Sturgeon Creek School. The Tornadoes and All-Stars were joined by […]
of Donna Sinninghe Jackson Arpin of the Rainy River Owls threw up a well-armed defence in trying to prevent Joshua Rhone of the Sioux Lookout Warriors from getting to the ball during the NorWOSSA ‘A’ boys’ soccer semi-final last Wednesday in Sioux Lookout. The Warriors won the game 1-0 and […]
Joey Payeur Angelina Morris, right, had both friend (Fort Frances Muskie teammate Emma Toriseva) and foe (St. Francis Sentinels’ Brooklin Hayes) alongside her as she charged up the field during the Rainy River District Athletic Association’s elementary soccer showcase held Friday at St. Francis School. Players from around the district […]
of Donna Sinninghe Maren Turner of the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints, left, and Alexa Veldhuisen of the Rainy River Owls were locked in fierce combat as was to be expected in the NorWOSSA ‘A’ girls’ soccer final last Wednesday in Sioux Lookout. The Saints emerged victorious by a 1-0 margin, […]
Nicholas Donaldson A combination of nice weather, community spirit, and free food brought hundreds of people out for the Rainy River First Nations’ 47th-annual fish fry on Friday afternoon. Those on hand patiently waited in a lengthy line to load up their plates with delicious bannock, salads, and fried fish […]
Duane Hicks Summer student McKenna Begin served up an ice cream cone Friday afternoon at the Sorting Gap Marina, which now is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and again from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on Friday through Sunday.
Joey Payeur Paige McFayden (7) of the Fort Frances Muskies Grade 7 girls’ soccer team was headed in the right direction when it came to making an offensive foray into the St. Francis Sentinels’ end during the Rainy River District Athletic Association’s elementary soccer showcase Friday at St. Francis. Teams […]
Kiera Kowalski Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis and Couns. Ken Perry and John Albanese posed beside the big moose inside the tourism information centre here earlier this morning in celebration of its grand opening for the 2017 season. Other attractions opening in time for the Victoria Day long weekend include […]
Duane Hicks Summer student Cameron Cawston checked over one of the info panels for the new exhibit, “Closing the Distance: 150 Years of ‘Getting from A to B,’” at the Fort Frances Museum. The exhibit, based on research done by museum staff and community volunteers, will take shape more over […]
Joey Payeur Callum McCormick was dealing smoke from the mound for the host Sturgeon Creek Sturgeons against the Crossroads Tornadoes in Grade 5 division play as part of the Rainy River District west-end softball showcase yesterday at Sturgeon Creek School. Teams in Grades 4, 5 and 6 faced either other […]
The Borderland Community Orchestra, conducted by Katherine Williams, performed a free concert on Tuesday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The concert, which drew a full house, was entitled “Our Favourite Playlist.” Photo submitted by FFPLTC
