For the 30th year, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is set to blast off on Rainy Lake. Over the years, this has been one of the premier team bass tournaments in North America, attracting anglers from far and wide. At its peak, in the early 2000’s, there was a […]
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–Allan Bradbury and Robin McCormick photos
Christmas in July was celebrated in Fort Frances last Thursday, July 10, 2025. The streets and Rainy Lake Square were filled with local businesses showing their products and many groups and organizations shared their services they provide. Many displays offered tokens and information promoting their businesses. The weather cooperated and […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
The forecast may have called for rain, but that didn’t the dampen the spirits of the dancers who took to the Townshend Theatre stage last Friday, July 11, 2025, as part of Row i Theatre’s summer music theatre camp’s final performance showcase “Broadway Broadcast: A News-ical Revue.” The camp is […]
By Abdul Matin Sarfraz
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As First Nations launch the first constitutional challenge against federal Bill C-5 and Ontario’s Bill 5 — sweeping laws to fast-track mines and major infrastructure — legal experts say the governments’ refusal to consult has left Indigenous communities with no other option and more court battles are likely ahead. “They didn’t engage […]
Dear Sir: For many years, the Rainy River Health Centre Auxiliary has worked tirelessly to fundraise for capital equipment for the Health Centre. The Auxiliary has also donated to important Riverside district initiatives such as the digital mammography machine, the CT scanner and the new hospital transport van. In addition […]
Congratulations to Mayor Andy Hallikas for his declaration of friendship between ourselves and International Falls (Fort Frances Bulletin, July 3). It was the right thing to do. We do not blame the citizens of International Falls personally for the economic war waged on Canada by their government. Many of the […]
DID YOU KNOW? It’s easy for people to overlook essential details when planning a camping or hiking trip. They might forget to check if their gear is appropriate, if the campsite and trail are suitable for their group, or if they truly understand the environment they’ll be in. Meanwhile, in […]
The 125th annual Rainy River Valley District Agriculture Fair is coming soon. This year the dates of the fair are August 14-16. The fair will have all its favourite events including stock car races, midway, bingo, live entertainment, logger’s contest, parade and much more. This year there will be a […]
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If fishing isn’t your thing, or you’re just looking to get out and about this weekend, Rainy River is a destination to put on your map as they celebrate their annual Railroad Daze festivities from Thursday, July 17, 2025 through to Sunday, July 20, 2025. The west end municipality’s celebrations […]
There are many things we encounter on any given day that we don’t give much thought to. Some are too huge for our minds to wrestle with, and others seem too trivial. We have varying degrees of curiosity. I waste too much time trying to figure out why people step […]
