The economy across Northwest Ontario is taking a big hit this year thanks to COVID-19 and the closure of the border to our U.S. neighbours. My friends in the tourism sector who are resort owners as well as guides and retail store owners are all suffering the effects of our […]
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Press Release
The regular meeting of the RRBB Lions Club was a busy one as members finalized plans and scrambled to gather any unsold tickets for the RRWT Pontoon Boat Draw set for September 19. Demand for the $20 tickets has been very brisk the last month with over 75 percent of […]
Submitted photo Carter Dewson with a nice Sunset Country pike from earlier in the summer. Get out an enjoy the great fishing as summer starts to wind down.
Robin McCormick
I’m missing my Fair Family! As we all know, due to Covid, the decision has been made to not hold the Fair this year. I didn’t realize how much this event has became a big part of my life. Nor did I realize how closely I’ve come to know and […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
With a bumper crop, favourable harvest weather at a premium, and a massive investment in land, crop inputs, equipment and manpower, these Claas combines have to harvest a lot. There are thousands upon thousands of acres to do. Even stopping to unload at the end of a row is a […]
Jack Elliott photo The tongue twister is,’How much crop can a Claas Combine consume if….’ Lots! This was the scene Monday afternoon east of Rainy River as Brielman Agriculture got their harvest operation into full swing in this wheat field.
Jack Elliott photo The tongue twister is,’How much crop can a Claas Combine consume if….’ Lots! This was the scene Monday afternoon east of Rainy River as Brielman Agriculture got their harvest operation into full swing in this wheat field.
Our last morning. It is rainy and windy. A perfect day to pack and head for the airport. We have just figured out most of the electronics in this hotel room. You need your electronic pass card for everything from opening the drapes to getting the elevator to stop at […]
Today was a full day in Shanghai. It is a city of contrasts. It is the financial hub of China and is quickly becoming the financial hub of all of Asia. As well it is the hi-tech capital of China and Asia. So we started off our day by visiting […]
Press Release
Fort Frances, Ontario – Rainy River First Nations and Riversedge Developments are pleased to announce the Aazhogan Renewal Partnership (“Aazhogan Renewal”) for developing the former Fort Frances pulp and paper mill properties. Over the next year, in collaboration with the Town of Fort Frances, Aazhogan Renewal will be working to […]
