Joey Payeur Ian Jodoin of the La Place Rendez-Vous U18 Voyageurs, left, did his best to give his team a lift against International Travel Services on Tuesday. But ITS wasn’t in a giving mood en route to a 4-0 shutout over the Vous.

Joey Payeur Fort Frances Juniors’ third baseman Courtney Carlson stretched herself to the limit to make this catch yesterday evening at VanJura. But she was a little late in getting the ball, allowing Her-icanes’ base runner Stacy Patey to be safe.

Lindsay Campbell Confederation College graduate Danielle Rousseau accepted her diploma from president Jim Madder yesterday evening during the annual convocation ceremony for the local campus. The ceremony, was held at the Townshend Theatre, saw 44 students graduate.

Lindsay Campbell Maxwell Williams, left, and Jenny Hammond stood for a special photo-op in front of an antique car Saturday at Seven Oaks. Fort High prom couples gathered there for pictures before attending “grand marches” at Rainycrest and the Townshend Theatre, followed by dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous.

Heather Latter Tony Elders, with the Rainy River District Stewardship, affixed the first of half-a-dozen signs on a mature, native tree along Second Street East here last Wednesday in order to identify it as a white elm. The group is labelling trees as part of a project to provide the […]

Lindsay Campbell Dr. Lorena Jenks, left, and Dr. Melanie Halvorsen showed off a new medical device at La Verendrye Hospital. Called an “infant warmer,” the tool is an upgrade to the hospital’s current equipment and is used to more efficiently treat infants who need intensive care.

Joey Payeur Kyle Dennis of Mine Centre zoomed his way around the Emo Motocross track to one win and a pair of third-place finishes Saturday during the second stop on the Superior Dirt Riders North Western Ontario circuit.

Heather Latter Paisley Riches—and her stuffed dog—donned “bear” ears Friday during the teddy bear picnic for Early Years students at Robert Moore School. Families were invited to take part in the event, which featured music, crafts, games, and face-painting, along with a picnic lunch. Classes across the district will be […]

Lindsay Campbell Brent Newman, centre, joined by local band Rough Cut Pine, entertained a crowd of more than 200 people last night during the first barn concert of the season at Cornell Farms in La Vallee. The event—which marked the centennial year of the family barn—also raised $4,800 for the […]

Heather Latter Daniel Murray showed off the engine of his 2007 Ford Mustang GT on Saturday morning during the International Early Iron Car Club’s 12th-annual “Show ’n Shine” on Scott Street. The event saw 67 cars take part from across the region—from local participants to ones from as far away […]

Heather Latter A group set out on a two-km walk along the waterfront here Saturday as part of the Kenora/Rainy River Districts Alzheimer Society’s “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” The event, which used to be held in October, was changed to June this year. It also saw a new name (previously was […]

Joey Payeur The action was fast and furious in the Midwest Modifieds division Saturday at the Emo Speedway as the Borderland Racing Association finally was able to get its 2015 season underway. Fort Frances drivers swept the night’s feature races, with Tylar Wilson (Street Stocks), Matt DePiero (WISSOTA Modifieds), and […]