Zoey Duncan Supporters applauded as Sarah Campbell was declared the NDP candidate in Kenora-Rainy River for the Oct. 6 provincial election. NDP MPP Howard Hampton, whom Campbell has worked with for the past eight years, announced he wouldn’t seek re-election at the end of July.
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Peggy Revell Camera in hand, Kyle Peterson and Josh Supinski watched from Crowe Avenue as demolition began at the old Robert Moore School on Friday afternoon. Crowds gathered for a look as a piece of Fort Frances history came tumbling down.
Heather Latter Mitchell Vanlenthe, left, Braden Fogen, Andon Kondra, and Morgan Vanlenthe took off from the start line during a 50cc class race at the Emo Motocross Track on Saturday. Another race day is set to be held there Sept. 10.
Peggy Revell “Ariba” (foreground) and “Born to Run” made their way along Rainy Lake as members of the Rendezvous Yacht Club took out members of the public during Saturday’s community sail. Launching from Ranier, which was celebrating its annual “Ranier Days,” the club ended up taking more than 80 people […]
Heather Latter Dr. Glenn Bailey, of CHIROCARE Health Centre in Winnipeg, demonstrated a neck adjustment on Kali Wieringa’s horse during the “Embrace the Health of Your Horse” clinic offered at the Wieringa arena in Emo on Saturday. Participants also learned about barefoot hoof care and equine nutrition. Another clinic is […]
Peggy Revell Demolition of the old Robert Moore School began Friday afternoon, with curious onlookers stopping by to catch a glimpse of Fort Frances history disappear into dust and rubble.
Peggy Revell Local Dairy Queen owner Candice Thomson passed another Blizzard to Greg Allan yesterday as he packed up an order of the frosty treats into a cooler to deliver to the ladies at Celeste’s during “Miracle Treat Day.” Almost $5,000 was raised locally from the sale of Blizzards, paper […]
Heather Latter Youngsters rehearsed numbers, such as Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and Katy Perry’s “Firework,” yesterday during River Theatre’s one-week summer camp at Robert Moore School. The theme this year was “Gleek Week,” with the kids performing songs featured in the popular TV show. A closing concert is set for […]
Zoey Duncan Emo’s Dirk Friesen protected the ball from a tackle by Mike Sonnasinh of Manitou Forest Products during Borderland Soccer League semi-final action Tuesday night. Manitou blanked Emo 2-0 to advance to tonight’s men’s final against the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs.
Peggy Revell Preparation continues at the old Robert Moore School site, including here where it connects up with the newly-renovated Rainy River District School Board offices, for its eventual demolition expected sometime later this month.
Duane Hicks Carly Schaum prepared a basket of potatoes for sale yesterday at Lowey’s Greenhouse & Market Garden’s downtown location at the corner of Scott Street and Portage Avenue. Until the end of September, Lowey’s will be selling fresh produce there Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays […]
Zoey Duncan Sienna Johnstone, Timea Engle, Natalie Marcangeli, and Emily Fitzgerald gathered around their treasure map during a “Dora the Explorer”-themed Wacky Wednesday at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre yesterday. Kids aged four-six participated in a scavenger hunt and also made crafts—all with an explorer theme. Wacky Wednesdays continue […]
