Heather Latter Members of Team Canada pulled with all their might against Team U.S.A. in the community pull during the International Tug-of-Wa on Saturday along the riverfront. The trophy returned to Fort Frances after a victorious effort by the local crew.
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Lucas Punkari Matt DePiero’s car rested right on top of Cody Ossachuk’s vehicle in Turns 3 and 4 after they were involved in a multi-car pileup during the WISSOTA Midwest Modified feature on Canada Day at the Emo Speedway. Both drivers were running near the front of the pack when […]
Lucas Punkari Curtis Boivin had a little bit of hang time on his way to capturing the crown in the annual bathtub race on Sand Bay on Canada Day. After jumping out to a commanding lead early in the main event, Boivin was under pressure from Kenny Rousseau in the […]
Duane Hicks Rainy River First Nations Chief Jim Leonard, left, Al McTaggart, Ben Dobransky, Darren Lowes (with saw), manager of administration for Rainy River First Nations Dean Wilson, and Marc Geneau celebrated the grand-opening of Lowes Pro Lumber & Building and Lowes Furniture & Appliances yesterday with a unique version […]
Zoey Duncan Russ Ling drew the winning ticket for July’s “Trip of the Month” winner as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on at International Travel Services here. Janet Lambert won a trip to the Bahamas worth $4,200. August’s draw is for a $4,200 trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Lucas Punkari Amy Penner of Al’s Racquet Stringing handled the ball in women’s Borderland Soccer Association play yesterday evening as her squad took on Taggs. The game, along with the other contest between Boston Pizza and the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs, were postponed at halftime due to lightning and will be rescheduled.
Heather Latter Members of Team Canada pulled with all their might against Team U.S.A. in the community pull during the International Tug-of-War, dubbed “Pulling for Peace,” which took place on Saturday along the riverfront. The trophy returned to Fort Frances after a victorious effort by Team Canada.
Heather Latter Twins Jake and Jenna Clendenning battled it out with foam weapons Saturday during a training session of the local Belegarth Medieval Combat Society at the Sorting Gap Marina here. A promotional elimination tournament also was held that afternoon.
Heather Latter Aynsley and Nicholas Ogden enjoyed a picnic lunch outside the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Thursday during the annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic there. The well-attended event featured music by the “Tune-a-Tics,” a bouncy castle, barrel train rides, face-painting, a fish pond, and much more.
Heather Latter Youngsters from the Fort Frances Day Care paraded down Portage Avenue this morning in celebration of Canada Day—displaying their patriotic pride by waving flags, balloons, and streamers. With tomorrow being Canada Day, plenty of activities are planned across the district.
Zoey Duncan Taylor Mickelson was carried by camp counsellor Rowena Edey (left) and Dakota Windover during an “Olympics Day” chariot race on Tuesday as part of the OPP Youth Summer Camp at Sunny Cove. The camp began June 26 and runs through July 2. Youth aged 11 and 12 from […]
Heather Latter Rainycrest residents Ruby Gillies and Irene Skirten, along with Jolene Morrisseau and Tana Langtry of the local Canadian Mental Health Association, spent some time enjoying one of the internal gardens there on Tuesday. The CMHA sponsors the planting and care of one of the four gardens at Rainycrest. […]
