Duane Hicks Museum attendant Jessica Bekesi helped set up “Lumber Camp Life,” the newest exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum, yesterday afternoon. On loan from the Thunder Bay Museum (with additional artifacts from the local museum’s collection), the exhibit officially opens tomorrow to coincide with all of the other events […]
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the MNR The forest fire hazard is expected to drop to “low” as storm systems continue to bring rain and cloud cover throughout the West Fire Region. No new fires were reported by yesterday evening. One fire of note, Red Lake Fire #32 burning northeast of Pikangikum, had sunny conditions […]
Bryce Forbes The Rainy River District School Board appointed Casey Slack as superintendent of education at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Slack has served as Student Success Leader and assistant to the director since 2007. During his tenure as Student Success Leader, Slack contributed to the development of board […]
Staff As a kick-off of Tourism Week, the local Ontario Travel Information Centre is offering a chance to win four getaways in Ontario. All one needs to do is fill out a ballot at the centre (located across the street from Canada Customs). The centre also will be hosting an […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Ministerial Association will be hosting an “All Church” picnic this Sunday (June 6) at 12:30 p.m. at the Emo Sportsfield. Food will be provided by the various churches, and everyone is welcome to attend. A reminder that this is a BYOC event (i.e., bring your own […]
Dave Ogilvie It’s difficult to run any kind of successful music competition year after year, but the organizers and the contestants at this year’s Emo Walleye Classic definitely rose to the occasion. Not only was the entire evening a huge success, but the level of competition probably was the highest […]
the OPP Highway 11 was closed for about four hours yesterday following a collision between two commercial vehicles near Stratton. A courier truck entering Highway 11 from Cave Road was struck by an eastbound pulp truck. The driver of the courier vehicle was taken to the Rainy River Health Centre […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is offering local artists the opportunity to showcase their work in the new facility during the week-long grand opening celebration beginning June 21. Artwork should be no larger than 36 inches. One entry per artist will be accepted for display. In […]
Press Release This past Saturday was another sunny day for the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. Once again, bedding plants, herbs, and hanging baskets were for sale from local growers. The market also is starting to provide the first fresh local produce of the season. Mark Gerber supplied beautiful spinach and […]
Bryce Forbes After prom took place Saturday night, Fort High grads next can look forward to the annual “chem-free” grad party, which will be held on the night of their graduation. While the students may look forward to the event, it’s the parents who are the driving force behind the […]
Press Release The ’94 Rangers put the “win” in Winnipeg over the weekend, capturing the intermediate men’s contenders division championship at CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada Play On 4-on-4 street hockey tournament. The Rangers—consisting of Elroy Cheesequay (captain), John Monahan, Steve Hands, Trevor Hands, Chris Stainke, Rob Kinsman, and Justin […]
Press Release RBC Financial Group once again is partnering with the Riverside Foundation for Health Care to organize its fourth-annual RBC Charity Golf Classic. It’s slated for Saturday, June 26 at Kitchen Creek Golf Course. The funds raised this year are being designated to support cancer programs at Riverside Health […]
