New life is emerging from the frost at KJB Herefords, as calving season begins during a cold snap. Life finds a way, even in this weather. – Kim Jo Bliss photo
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Did we not all say, “we are going to pay for this nice weather!” And we are. It was -40 checking cows all night and that was without the wind. Every year it seems the weather is shifting. To me, this should be January weather. Looks like we are into […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A new research project at Lakehead University announced on Feb. 4, could impact the mining industry in northern Ontario and globally. Greg Rickford, MPP for Rainy River, minister of energy northern development mines and minister of Indigenous affairs, Tim Hill, president and CEO of Impala Canada and Dr. Moira MacPherson, […]
Deputy Chief Chad Buist conducts a rapid test on Ed Carlson. Local paramedics are participating in a trial of the accuracy of the Panbio test kit. The test can deliver COVID results in as little as 15 minutes, but in undergoing the field test to see real life accuracy rates.
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Ready for a little competition next weekend? The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is hosting a Chocolate Loppet with some sweet prizes. Due to COVID restrictions it will be a virtual Loppet – skiers will be able to complete the race distance of their choosing at any time of their […]
After the shortest offseason that I’ve experienced in my tournament fishing career, the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series season starts this week at the St. John’s River in Florida. The 2020 season wrapped up in early November in Texas so it was a quick turnaround to get ready for the new […]
Former Winnipeg Jet Dustin Byfuglien joined Jeff Gustafson for a few days of pre-tournament fishing in Florida. It’s back to work at the Bassmaster Elite Series for Gustafson, after a shortened down season. – Jeff Gustafson photo
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Fort Frances Lakers have not had the season they were hoping for because of the COVID-19 pandemic but are still trying to stay positive. Ron MacKinnon was the assistant coach for the Lakers but has since stepped in as interim head coach of the team following former coach Bernie […]
An Urgent Letter to the Government of Canada We have a very serious situation in this country. Google and Facebook, two of the richest companies in history, control the onramp to the internet highway in Canada. They decide what we as a sovereign nation see and don’t see in the […]
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As the province mulls over how to re-open the province, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has a few ideas of its own. It has been actively lobbying on behalf of small business during the pandemic and have outlined a list of recommendations which it feels would help its sector […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford along with four small businesses in northwestern Ontario discussed the challenges brought by the pandemic and how they were able to move forward because of provincial funding. “Unfortunately we can’t meet all of the challenges that you’re facing and it’s never lost on me,” Rickford […]
