Joey Payeur Megan Reid of the Fort Frances Mud Dogs trotted home on a wild pitch by Dawson Diggers’ pitcher Kendra Moen, right, during Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action yesterday evening at the St. Francis Sportsfields. In an atypically low-scoring affair for the league this season, the Mud […]
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Joey Payeur Angel McCormack, centre, of the La Place Rendez-Vous U18 Voyageurs was the subject of much attention from Sydney Ward, left, and Sarah Bagacki of Al’s Racquet Stringing during the second half of last night’s Borderland Soccer League women’s division game. The Voyageurs (2-0) rolled to a 7-0 win […]
Dave Ogilvie Rebecca Upjohn, author of children’s books such as “The Last Loon,” was on hand at the grand re-opening of the Sturgeon Creek School library yesterday. Not only did she cut the official scarf-ribbon inspired by her book, she also added her handprint to the fish canvas that will […]
Joey Payeur Bill Godin and Ralph Galusha posed with their EWC trophies Saturday evening after becoming the tournament’s first repeat winners.
Lindsay Campbell Kayla Lauzon wowed the crowd and judges with her performance of Carrie Underwood’s “Something in the Water” on Friday night to capture the “Emo Walleyedol” crown. Piper Lidkea sang “Bright” by Echosmith to take home the title in the “Minnow” division of the singing competition, which was held […]
Lindsay Campbell Mary Jane Kewakundo, organizer of the inaugural Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) walk here Saturday, led more than 20 participants over the four-km route from the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Centre (Couchiching) to La Verendrye Hospital.
Duane Hicks Chris Eisenzopf, left, and Margaret Lidkea were among the many church volunteers and tea-goers who dressed fancy for the “Downton Abbey”-style tea Saturday afternoon at St. John’s Anglican Church. The event, inspired by the British Edwardian-era drama, drew a full house.
Heather Latter Sophie Donaldson made some giant bubbles during a family barbecue at Robert Moore School yesterday in conjunction with a math and science event. Students and their families were able to try their hand at building a large cube out of boxes, creating a balloon-powered car, a ramp challenge, […]
Joey Payeur It was time to go fishing for Devlin’s Kelvin Caul, foreground, and Ted Heyens of Stratton as last year’s runners-up headed out on the Rainy River this morning for the launch of the 14th-annual Emo Walleye Classic. Some 29 teams hit the water, with weigh-ins set for 3:30 […]
Duane Hicks Voyageur Lion Christina Carrier received a plaque from fellow Lion Bill Michl for being “top convict” in the club’s annual “Jail or Bail” fundraiser held May 23. Carrier raised a whopping $930 on her own. The event generated about $5,000 in all, which will go towards Special Olympics […]
Lindsay Campbell Participants of “Getting back to our roots: an intro to gardening” shared helpful tips and memories on gardening yesterday afternoon following an interactive lesson on planting. The workshop, which ran from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., was facilitated by Bonita Ford, who is a member with the Permaculture Institute of […]
Joey Payeur Shelby Tymkin made her first career pitching appearance for the Fort Frances Mud Dogs last night in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action against the Couchiching Lady Raiders. But she had a rough debut as Couchiching romped to a 27-1 win in five innings. Other games yesterday […]
