Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On August 17, 2022 Philip ‘Pete’ Peterson celebrated his centennial birthday with a paddle on Rainy River. While not as agile as in his younger days when he was a pilot serving for the US military in both World War II and The Korean War, with the help of Community […]
Dan Hanson and Trevor Day are the big winners in the 2022 Rainy River Walleye Tournament, which took place in Rainy River this past weekend. The pair won with a total weight of 20.56 pounds, including 13.69 pounds on day one and 6.87 pounds on day two. For more photos, […]
Dozens of residents gathered to pay their last respects top Queen Elizabeth II in a brief ceremony on Monday. It was hosted by the Fort Frances Legion, and took place at the Fort Frances cenotaph, to coincide with the date of the Queen’s funeral. – Ken Kellar photo
The post-Covid return of the Fort Frances Terry Fox Run was deemed a success by organizers at the Volunteer Bureau – roughly 25 participants came out on Sunday, raising $3,100 for the Terry Fox Foundation. It was the Bureau’s first time organizing the event. Long-time participant Samantha Halliday, top right, […]
Bernie Rittau’s pumpkins are growing and weighing about thirty pounds. They promise to “ make delicious pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving Supper and equally as important, Jack-O-Lanterns “ for many happy kids! – Submitted photo
The Muskies Football team took a 15-0 loss to the Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute Maroons in Winnipeg last Friday. Above, Fletcher Klug holds off an opponent after catching the ball. Right, #1 Hayden Beckett makes a dash for the end zone, but was unable to secure a touchdown. Muskie Seamus […]
Fort Frances High School Muskies went through hockey tryouts last week. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams had four on-ice sessions. The teams will take to the ice later in the fall with the hopes of making it back to all-Ontario championships after they have been cancelled due to COVID […]
Friday and Saturday marked the return of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament in the west end town, and the public had plenty on offer to take part in while waiting for the fishing teams to return, from food trucks and craft vendors to pull-tabs and a books sale put on […]
Representatives from the Salvation Army take their turn to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, in observance of the funeral taking place in England. Dozens of residents were in attendance at the ceremony, which took place at the Fort Frances cenotaph, and was organized by the Fort Frances Legion. […]
Brothers Sandy Stalker and George Walsh were two of the participants at the Terry Fox run on Sunday. Organization for the event was taken up by the Volunteer Bureau. Roughly 25 runners and walkers came out, with roughly $3100 raised. Walsh and Stalker have been involved in the Terry Fox […]
Residents at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home were treated to a shiny collection of vintage and collectors’ cars on Tuesday afternoon as part of the home’s Resident Council Week. The week celebrates resdients, their families and all those involved in day to day life at the home. Events will be ongoing […]
After a handful of setbacks and delays to the planned Canada Day fireworks, residents of Fort Frances and the surrounding areas were treated to an explosive spectacle along the east end riverbanks on Saturday night. –Allan Bradbury photos
