Peggy Revell Joanne Gosselin, left, June Caul, and Bev Angus, alongside other Rainycrest Auxiliary members, brought some Christmas cheer to Rainycrest residents like Anne Glowasky yesterday afternoon with the delivery of dozens and dozens of poinsettias to help brighten up the residents’ rooms.
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Heather Latter Emma Bassett handed over her donation of a bag of rice to auxiliary constable Don Marquis at The Place on Saturday during the second-annual “Stuff a Cruiser” event hosted by the local OPP. With cruisers also located at Walmart and Safeway here, as well as Cloverleaf Grocery in […]
Duane Hicks Judd Gardiman and Joleigh Mainville enjoyed their spaghetti dinner during a benefit for local resident Samantha Pearson last Thursday at the FFHS cafeteria. The dinner, which also featured a silent auction, penny table, and cookie walk, was extremely successful and drew upwards of 500 people of people.
Peggy Revell Eager to spread holiday cheer, the local Super 8 PeeWee girls’ hockey team showed off the haul of presents they put together yesterday evening at Walmart to “adopt” three of the angels for the Kenora & Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services’ annual “Adopt an Angel” program. […]
Lucas Punkari Senior Muskie Will Anderson drove to the basket Saturday afternoon as he made a lay-up during Fort High’s 51-24 win over the International Falls Broncos to wrap up a perfect 4-0 record at the black-and-gold’s home tournament.
Lucas Punkari Third Reese Jones (left) and lead Kurt McGuire, both in Grade 9 at Fort High, swept a rock shot by second Cole Turcotte during the fifth end of their eventual 7-4 win over the Rainy River Owls in a NorWOSSA exhibition bonspiel yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances […]
Peggy Revell Students from St. Francis School performed a number of Christmas carols in Anishinaabemowin for the seniors at Rainycrest yesterday afternoon as a way to give back to the elders in the community in the Ojibwe language. Students had been busy practising the carols with the help of Mrs. […]
Heather Latter Sheila McMahon, executive director of the United Native Friendship Centre here, was busy stuffing an OPP cruiser with donated food items at The Place on Saturday during the second-annual “Stuff a Cruiser” event, hosted by the local OPP. With cruisers also located at Walmart and Safeway here, as […]
Lucas Punkari Anthony Brian Petten of the South End Jr. Stars raced over to celebrate with his teammates after a point shot by David Maxfield eluded West End Bruins’ goalie Felix Quisses during the third period of the final of a Midget ‘A’ tournament Sunday afternoon at the Ice For […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Choraliers, under the direction of Diane Maxey, performed this year’s Christmas cantata– “Mary, Did You Know?”–before a full house yesterday afternoon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The concert also featured individual songs performed by David Miller, Amy LaFroy, and Pauline and Zach Jolicouer while Mitchell […]
Lucas Punkari Senior Muskie Colton Craig lined up for a free throw Saturday afternoon during the squad’s convincing 51-24 romp over the International Falls Broncos in the final game of the black-and-gold’s home tournament over the weekend at Fort High. The Muskies went 4-0 en route to capturing the title.
Lucas Punkari Bobbie Jo King was hard at work Saturday afternoon in the Fort High cafeteria as she knitted up a scarf during the Muskie Christmas Artisans’ Show. A variety of local vendors offered their goods up for purchase during the event, which was hosted by the black-and-gold’s cross-country runners.






