Sarah Pruys WO2 Oryn Albanese was honoured with the Lord Strathcona Medal by Reviewing Officer Lt. W.F. “Woody” Linton last Wednesday evening at the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron’s 10th-annual ceremonial review. The rare award honours self-discipline, good citizenship, patriotism, and physical and intellectual capabilities.
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Dave Ogilvie Family and friends gathered at the Golden Age Manor for a “come-and-go” tea last week to honour the 100th birthday of Cecelia McComb of Emo. She received flowers and gifts from the local hospital auxiliary and Knox United Church in Emo, as well as messages of congratulations from […]
Lucas Punkari Dryden’s Cellia Jackson and Muskie Maryam Seid went after a loose ball in the 18-yard box last Wednesday during the Eagles’ 2-1 win in the NorWOSSA girls’ soccer semi-final contest there.
Lucas Punkari Lynn Windigo of Red Gut Bay fired a pitch at the Couchiching diamond yesterday evening as her team took on the Couchiching Lady Raiders in the opening night of the newly-formed Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League. Thanks to an early offensive output, Red Gut Bay went on […]
Sarah Pruys Two-year-old Bryson DeGagne, who was visiting the Legion Park with his grandma last night, enjoyed going down the slide again and again. The toddler calls the park “the beach” due to all of the sand there.
Lucas Punkari Manitou Forest Products’ Colton Spicer made a free kick yesterday evening during his team’s 4-1 win over Pharmasave in the opening game of the 2013 Borderland Soccer League men’s division season. On the other field, International Travel Services prevailed over the newly-formed Senior Pharmasave in a wild 4-3 […]
Heather Latter Lizzie Nussbaumer rehearsed a routine for Fort Dance Studio’s 14th-annual recital entitled “Musica,” which ran Friday through Sunday at the Townshend Theatre. Dancers of all ages showed off their hard work and dedication. Special recognition was given to the studio’s graduating dancers, Cynthia Hudson, Natalie Hyatt, Cody Berry, […]
Sarah Pruys Toni Cupp, owner of ‘Tonic Tattoos” on Scott Street, drew the Kiwanis Trip of the Month winner after Kiwanian Robin Wright spun the tickets this morning at International Travel Services. The winner was Terry Randolph of Ranier, Mn., who won a trip to Vancouver Island valued at $4,300. […]
Heather Latter More than a dozen dogs and their owners walked along the waterfront yesterday during the local Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides. A total of $1,680 was raised for the dog guide program, which trains dog guides that assist Canadians with a wide range of […]
Lucas Punkari Running back Dougie DeBernardeaux threw a stiff-arm on a defender yesterday evening during a scrimmage between the offence and defence at the annual Muskie spring football camp. A total of 45 players have taken part in the camp, which will wrap up today at Fort High starting at […]
Staff Firefighters were on the scene this morning following a residential fire along Highway 11/17 in Devlin which reportedly claimed the life of one person. No further details were available as of press time today.
Sarah Pruys The 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron celebrated the end of another year with its 10th-annual review yesterday eveing. The cadets practised drills for a reviewing officer, were presented with awards, and then enjoyed cake with their family and friends following the ceremony at the Memorial Sports Centre.
