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Joey Payeur Michael Goldenstein of the Kildonan East Reivers literally bent over backwards to try and come down with this catch as Muskie defenders Brandon Whitecrow (left) and Hunter Wagner converged on him during the first quarter of the visitors’ 46-12 win here last Thursday afternoon to kick off the […]

Joey Payeur Nick Wepruk proudly held the championship trophy aloft after the Sight & Sound Wolves captured their first Rainy River District Fastball League title since 2011 by edging the defending champion Barwick Blue Knights 4-3 in the third-and-deciding game last night at the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere Ball Field […]

Staff Work on Colonization Road East will take about 10 days longer than expected, with the whole project now expected to be done the first week of October. Contractor Makkinga Contracting & Equipment Rentals currently is installing the storm sewer at the end of Fifth Street East and putting in […]

Heather Latter Marc McNay, of the hunting-based TV show “The Real Deal,” kept things rolling during his fundraising event and pre-screening party Saturday night at the Copper River Inn here. The event featured games, auctions, prizes, appetizers, and some never-before-seen footage from the show, which currently is airing for its […]

Joey Payeur Two-time Canadian Olympic swimmer Martha McCabe spent time yesterday with members of the Cyclone Swim Club at the Memorial Sports Centre as part of her cross-country trek, “Martha’s Canadian Drive.” The Toronto native talked about her swim career before leading the swimmers in an instructional clinic.

Joey Payeur Jordan Kilganon of Sudbury showed off some of his world-class throwdowns as part of an instructional clinic and slam dunk exhibition he put on at Manitou Rapids First Nation on Saturday. He was on hand in conjunction with the Rainy River First Nations’ Youth Sobriety 3-on-3 Tournament that […]

Duane Hicks Dana Allen, left, and her daughter, Olivia, got plenty of fire safety information from volunteer firefighter Shawn Morrison of the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service during the third-annual community barbecue celebrating safety at Point Park on Saturday. About 250 people of all ages turned out for the […]

Joey Payeur Madison Godin of Fort Frances tried the no-look strategy when trying some fancy kneeboarding tricks Saturday on Sand Bay. Godin and several local youth took part in a water sports clinic put on by For the Love of the Lake, which has plans to open the Sunset Water […]

Joey Payeur Muskie quarterback Brandon Whitecrow was looking to preserve life and limb while on the run from Kildonan East Reivers’ defensive lineman Jessie Posthumus during the second quarter of yesterday’s 46-12 win by the visitors in the WHSFL regular-season opener at Fort High.

Joey Payeur Barwick Blue Knights’ pitcher JJ Landry was a workhorse for his team yesterday evening—giving up just four hits over 11 innings as the Knights edged the Sight & Sound Wolves 3-2 to tie the best-of-three Rainy River District Fastball League final at 1-1.

Duane Hicks Bryson DeGagne had the honour of being first youngster to create art during Community Living Fort Frances and District’s first open studio held yesterday at 335 Scott St. Every Thursday from 3-7 p.m., service users and their families, as well as any other children, teens, and adults, are […]