Duane Hicks The burned-out shell of this 2008 Chevy Cobalt was all that was left after it crashed and then was engulfed in flames early this morning on the 1200 block of Second Street East. Three people were sent to hospital with serious injuries.
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Heather Latter Siblings Nicholas, left, Danton, and Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk, along with good friend Scott Kemp, entertained students at the Townshend Theatre this morning with an hour of Métis fiddle music. The Métis Fiddler Quartet also performed for students yesterday and will be taking part in a “Métis Community Festival” tomorrow […]
Joey Payeur Muskie golfer Tyson Morrisseau celebrated after draining a 15-foot putt on the 13th hole during the NorWOSSA season finale yesterday at Heron Landing. Morrisseau qualified for the NWOSSAA championship in Geraldton next Thursday (Sept. 26) after finishing second overall in the boys’ division with a round of 74. […]
Joey Payeur Amy Norris, left, and Laura Cochrane enjoyed some of the food on hand during a barbecue held in conjunction with the Fort Frances Cyclone swim team’s registration night yesterday at Pither’s Point Park.
Duane Hicks RCMP Cpl. Heather Dickinson spoke to about 130 people yesterday during the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) conference at the Adventure Inn here. Sponsored and organized by the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team, the conference features a half-dozen presenters focusing on creating a child-centered response to helping […]
Duane Hicks Bill Michl was among the volunteers giving out bonus breakfast bags in exchange for donations early this morning during the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Drive-Thru Breakfast” at Tim Hortons. Running from 6-9 a.m., the club was offering 200 bags, along with coffee and a muffin, for […]
Heather Latter Dressed up in western fashions, Ed and Diane Carlson enjoyed a gourmet chuckwagon meal Saturday night during the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Cowboys and Lace” dinner at the Emo Arena. The event, which saw about 280 people attend, raised almost $45,000 to support the purchase of a […]
Heather Latter Despite blowing a tire prior to the start of the Terry Fox Run on Sunday afternoon, Sandy Stalker, pushing his brother, George Walsh, completed the event by walking the five km from the Sorting Gap Marina to Seven Oaks and back. Walsh was the top male fundraiser, bringing […]
Heather Latter Circus dogs showed off a variety of tricks during the Clark and Barnes Family Fun Circus held under a big top last Wednesday night at the Emo fairgrounds. The unique event, which was attended by residents of all ages, was a fundraiser for the Rainy River Valley Agricultural […]
Joey Payeur Muskie cornerback Adrian Whitehead (81) went vertical to break up this pass to Riley Peters of the Maroons during the third quarter.
Heather Latter U.S. educator Jody Allen Crowe spoke to local service providers and educators at the Townshend Theatre here this morning about the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. His initiative, “Healthy Brains for Children,” has seen the placement of pregnancy test dispensers in women’s restrooms in bars in Minnesota […]
Duane Hicks Neil Kabel, left, manager of native housing for Wahkaihganun Futures Corp., and John DeGagne of DeGagne Construction Ltd. took a look at one of the six units in the new apartment complex being built on Eighth Street West. Work is progressing ahead of schedule, with tenants expected to […]
