Joey Payeur Stratton Eagles’ shortstop Chris Bourgeois was ready to fire a throw over to Guy Arpin at first base during the second inning of last night’s Rainy River District Fastball League West Division semi-final there. The third-seeded Eagles gave up three runs in the first and never recoverd, losing […]
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Heather Latter Having recently moved here from Sioux Lookout, Terri Seguin gave a goodbye hug to her daughter, Addy, who started SK at St. Michael’s School here this morning. Elementary and high school students across the district headed back to class to kick off the 2016-17 school year.
Cameron Penney Hundreds of people dropped by Sunny Cove Camp on Friday evening to enjoy the Watten Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fish fry fundraiser. The meal featured fresh walleye, coleslaw, fries, and more, with “Simply Mac” on hand to provide the musicial entertainment.
Duane Hicks Bill and Heidi Naturkach led the pack departing The Harbourage on Saturday morning for the 14th-annual “Ride for Memories” and poker derby. The event was a success once again, seeing a total of 152 riders and raising more than $36,000 for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts. […]
Cameron Penney A&W cashier Sarah Larson served up a “Teen Burger” to Asyia Shields yesterday as part of “Burgers to beat MS” Day there. One dollar for every “Teen Burger” sold will be donated to help fight multiple sclerosis in Canada.
Cameron Penney Dominic Kaemingk, left, along with his sister, Dafne, played a game of Bingo yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre as part of the “TD Summer Reading Windup Party.” The youngsters in the program, who read a total of 279 books, were rewarded with a […]
Cameron Penney Ana Stopa performed her rendition of “Riptide” by Vance Joy during the annual “Teen Open Mic Night” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Tuesday night. The event, sponsored by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club, offered refreshments and prizes as many local artists showed off their […]
Joey Payeur Faron Morrisseau (3) rightfully was first in line to receive congratulations from his teammates after the Couchiching Raiders’ centre-fielder’s three-run homer in the third inning sparked a 5-1 over Windey’s Warriors in Rainy River District Fastball League East Division action Tuesday evening at the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere […]
Duane Hicks Greg Alton of Alton’s Health & Footcare Services spoke with town clerk Lisa Slomke about whether the draft business licence bylaw will affect his business during the open house late yesterday afternoon in Council Chambers.
Heather Latter 2016 Emo Fair Queen Harleigh Brow-Rose, centre, was flanked by Second Princess Janissa Judson, left, and First Princess Taylor McQuaker following the annual crowning ceremony last Thursday evening at the Emo Arena. Taylor also was named Miss Congeniality while the Dorothy Bonot Award went to Meagan Anderson.
Cameron Penney Fort Frances Lions Club member Dave Beach laid a brick in memory of Bev Storkson on Sunday afternoon during the club’s annual “Dandy Lion Festival” at the Lions Millenium Park on Second Street East here. A barbecue lunch was organized as part of the event while musical entertainment […]
Dave Ogilvie Kelvin Caul and his daughter, Jenn, competed again this year in the “Jack and Jill” two-person cross-cut event during this year’s annual loggers’ competition at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fall fair in Emo. The competition was fierce but in the end, Jason Caul was declared […]
