The Centre of a District Rich in Natural Assets The three great basic assets of any country are in it’s timber, minerals and agriculture. Associated with these and by no means unimportant are are it’s fishing and scenic attractions. Fort Frances enjoys a most enviable advantage in being in the […]
100 years, 100 stories
The History of the Rainy River District
The following pages are a testament to the history of Rainy River District. The articles appear as they did when originally published and have not been edited in any way. The articles, published in the Fort Frances Times and Rainy River Herald, describe how the area was developed including the gold rush around the turn of the century, the birth of the logging industry and how railways and highways opened the area to the rest of the country.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PHOTO ALBUM
THE GREAT GOLD RUSH
THE BIRTH OF THE LOGGING INDUSTRY
TRANSPORTATION —THE OPENING OF THE WEST
DEVELOPMENT
SETTLEMENT
MAJOR EVENTS —WAR, CRIME, DISASTERS, POLITICS
BIOGRAPHIES OF INTERESTING CITIZENS
Credits Feedback
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Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
On Sunday the 17th the town ball team journeyed over and engaged the crack Insulite team of International Falls, in the first game of the season. This game was in the nature of practice for and the final result is no indicator of the play. The Fort has at least […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Toronto, May 9— Midnight last night brought the final approval of the Ontario Cabinet of the provinces new 4.4 beer regulations. Interesting point in tax and restriction were brought out at the close of the session, which lasted from 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Breweries outside the province must pay […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Order in Council Authorizing the New Beverage is Signed Today Toronto, May 9. — The Order-in-Council, authorizing sale of 4.4 per cent beer, was signed today by Lieut.-Governor Harry Cockshutt, and May 21 set as the date of sale is confirmed by the Premier. A revenue of $6,000 is expected […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
On Friday evening a meeting of the baseball fans was held in the Town Hall and plans were made to put a team in the field that would be a credit to Fort Frances. The meeting was called to order by Art. Torseth and the following officers were elected for […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
A number of golf enthusiasts are working on the establishment of a golf club and golf course at the point park. The grounds have been gone over with a view of ascertaining their suitability for a short 9 hole course. It is the opinion of those who know the game, […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Toronto, March 31— Legislature ended at two o’clock Friday morning when the Ferguson 4.4 per cent beer bill was carried on second reading by a vote of 70 to 24, four government member bolting and four Opposition member voting with the administration. Late at night W. E. Raney, after a […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Big Pulp and Paper Mills now building at Fort Frances indicate the future Prosperity of our Town. Large Sawmills to be in operation everyday in the year shows Fort Frances will soon be important city. Fort Frances, after many years, has at last come into it’s own. The gigantic waterpower, […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Favorable results from majority of cases tested by Glover treatment in Philadephia two hundred tests made in two years some cases reported as cured. Has “the Glover cure” for cancer been more or less definitely proved? According to the Philadelphia North Americana newspaper of high reputation, and not given to […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly compounded brings back the natural colour and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home, which is mussy and troublesome. Nowadays, we simply ask at […]
Washington Takes Retaliatory Action. Bill to Prohibit Export of Coal Introduced in Congress. New Paper Controller On Way Here. R. A. Pringle, K. C., Paper Controller for Canada during the war has resigned. His successor is Mr. Breadner of the finance department. It is said that Mr. Pringle’s resignation is […]
Fort Frances Times and Rainy Lake Herald
Army & Navy Veterans To Carry Out Program For Celebrating Declaration of Peace. Splendid Organizations od Committees to Ensure Success. With favourable weather assured Fort France and district will have the biggest and grandest day of celebration that has ever occurred. Extensive preparations have been made for a district wide […]
