I don’t know of one person that isn’t mesmerized when they see a humming bird. Hummingbirds make their home in both forested and urban areas and you can increase your visits from the petite hummingbird by planting a few of their favourite sources of nectar in your yard. Like butterflies, […]
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When electric power augers first came on to the ice fishing scene around ten years ago, they were heavy, slow and didn’t have the endurance to drill more than a few holes. Good for the person who was only looking to drill out a few holes in a shelter but […]
Today’s electric ice augers are a lightweight, powerful alternative to gas, and are overtaking the market for ice anglers. – Submitted photo
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
“Forget the Covid-19 torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” pretty much represents the West Rainy River District Lions and their approach to fund raising and serving their communities. In 2020 WRRD raised over $30,000 to invest in eligible community charitable projects, primarily through its Pontoon Boat Raffle in conjunction with the Rainy […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After 42 years of business, Brad Hogan passed the keys to Fort Floral to Mona Beckmann, chief operating officer of Things Engraved, the stores new owner. Fort Floral will remain a flower shop but will also include a Things Engraved. Most people are familiar with Things Engraved where you can […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
As I’ve mentioned in previous Devlin news stories, there isn’t a lot of news happening. Please contact me If you know of any newsworthy happenings. School did start back Monday (January 25) and the word is that both students and teachers were happy to get back to the classroom. Happy […]
After three generations, the Fort Frances Dairy Queen has passed to a new family. Yogesh Patel has moved to town with his wife and young daughter from Edmonton to continue the popular family run restaurant.- Facebook photo
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
For the first time in 60 years, Fort Frances’ Dairy Queen has a new owner. Yogesh Patel became the new owner of the local Dairy Queen in November which was formally run by Christin Thomson and her sister Candice Thomson Kadikoff. Patel said he has friends in Fort Frances who […]
Standing in front of the Zamboni from left to right are Curt Carlson, Dan Scott and Bob Green. They all work at the Memorial Sports Centre. Part of what they do is maintain the ice surfaces, monitor its thickness and well….drive the Zamboni.- Merna Emara photo
Bob Green is explaining the importance of changing the propane tanks once the first one runs out of propane. Failure to do so in the right time will result in one big hole on the ice surface.- Merna Emara photo
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Big plans are underway for the Rainy River Cattleman’s Associations (RRCA) new Sales Barn that is set to start building in April. On Jan. 21 the RRCA had their annual general meeting where updates on cattle sales for 2020 were discussed, as well as an exciting development about the new […]
