The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts wrapped up with a crowd pleasing highlights show on April 28 at the Townshend Theatre. It was the event’s first in-person concert since before COVID. Clockwise from top left, are Abby and Eden Waldner on violin duet, Violin soloist Ziporah Marx, […]
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Several local players took part in the Thunder Bay Silver Fox Cancer Squash Tournament recently. The Sunset Country Squash players who participated placed as follows: Men’s B: Shawn Brady, Consolation Finalist. Men’s C: Mike Brady, Consolation finalist. Men’s C: Ryan Brady, Plate Runner Up. Men’s D: Aiden Jean, Consolation Finalist. […]
The docks at the lower river boat launch in Fort Frances haven’t escaped the high water from this spring’s flooding. Many homes are still grappling with flooded yards and damaged basements, after record rainfalls and a quick thaw overwhelmed the town’s storm sewers and sanitation pumps. – Linda Plumridge photo
Fort Frances council and administration was well rep- resented at the Northern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) annual conference, which ran in person in Fort Frances. Enjoying a break and a laugh were l-r, Councilor John McTaggart, CAO Faisal Anwar, Mayor June Caul, and Councilors Mike Behan and Rick Wiedenhoeft. The […]
Mekong Restaurant’s Yen Vo pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for May this morning. Sherry Wood and Chris DeGagne were the winners of a trip to Los Cabos, valued at $4,100. June’s draw is for a trip to England and Wales ($3,900). – […]
Cassandra Armstrong performed an Anne of Green Gables monologue at the festival of the Performing Arts on Tuesday. The Festival was a return to the in-person format. The public is welcome to attend the annual highlights concert, which will be held tonight, Thursday, April 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. A […]
After a two year hiatus, the Rainy River Festival of the Performing Arts returned to its in-person format. This week took a dramatic turn, with individual and group dramatic performances. Adjudicator Susan Mercure De Gagné above was on hand to offer coaching to the performers. For the results as of […]
The Rotary Club of Nipigon recently awarded prizes to its top three 4 Way Test Essay Contest. L-R Rotarian Dan Brown, Rotarian Sumiye Sugawara, winners Emily Mangoff and Isabella Marchand, and Rotarian Lee Davis. Isabella Marchand of Nipigon Red Rock High School placed first, winning $500. Raine Menard (not pictured) […]
The Rainy River dock at Hannam Park is close to being submerged, due to rising water levels. The river rose 10 inches between Monday and Tuesday.
Heavy rains and quickly melting snow resulted in widespread flooding and washouts across the District over the weekend. Clockwise from above, water washes over Hwy 602, east of Fort Frances; LaVallee Road North was closed to traffic due to washout conditions; water levels in ditches and fields along Highway 11 […]
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The Muskie Boys Hockey team recently celebrated the outstanding achievement of its players, with its annual awards night. Each senior member of the championship team was awarded with a trophy, above. Each team captain was also awarded a plaque. Team coach Chris Sinclair was on hand to present each award, […]
Not even the pouring rain could dampen the spirit at last weekend’s Emo Spring Fever Days. Visitors stayed dry in the arena, where a variety of family friendly events were set up, including bouncy castles, an Emo Speedway display, vendor market, games and mini-putt. -Ken Kellar photo
