On Saturday July 27, farmers from the area and some of the participants in the Northwest International Ag Expo toured a variety of farms across the district as well as the Rainy River Cattleman’s Association Sales Barn. At the Gerber farm the group discussed the Gerbers corn and bean crops. […]
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By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Pierre Poilievre says he will “show up” for northwestern Ontario if he is elected Prime Minister in next year’s federal election. The leader of the Conservative Party of Canada was in the Rainy River District this week to kick off a tour of the north of the province as politicians […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre is hoping a stop in the Rainy River District will turn into more votes for his party come next year’s election, and he is promising bigger paycheques, fewer taxes and less crime to those who help him form the next federal government. Poilievre […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Scott Witherspoon has set a new Canadian powerlifting record. Scott competed in the Kornerstone Konquest on June 23rd. Scott(age 41) had about six months to train for this power lifting match. It was late last year that Scott took up powerlifting at the suggestion of a friend. The coach at […]
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Earlier this week, Minister of Northern Development Greg Rickford announced over $80,000 in funding for two businesses in the Rainy River District from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. “The modernization of the NOHFC programming enables our government to make targeted investments that help communities like Rainy River improve their facilities […]
From New Gold
Press release
Press release
New Gold has welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors, and has appointed a new board chair. New Gold has announced that Richard O’Brien has been appointed as Chair of the Board effective August 1, 2024. Mr. O’Brien was appointed to the Board of Directors on March 25, […]
Summer is here and strawberry season is one of the most celebrated times of the year for lovers of this luscious red fruit. I always buy an abundant amount of all fruit when it is in season, and strawberries are no exception. Although strawberries seem to be available throughout the […]
In case you haven’t noticed, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are currently tied for last in touchdowns — 12 in eight games and one in the last two games — as the Canadian Football League nears the half-time of the 2024 season. This, folks, is a tragedy of tradition. Historically, the […]
Dear editor, In an extension to the article concerning American Guides fishing on the Canadian side of the border I pose this concern. Why are the participants in the International Falls Bass Tournament allowed to fish on the Canadian side of the border. Although legal they are permitted to catch, […]
Dear editor, This letter is in response to the article “Conmee mulls resolution about nuclear waste” published on July 16, 2024. Following my presentation to the Conmee Town Council on July 23, I wanted to take this opportunity to address some of the points raised and provide further clarification on […]
My childhood memories of going blueberry picking are generally pretty good. Dad used to take my siblings and I a few times each summer, usually somewhere north of Kenora, and we would go for the day, picking berries and maybe getting in a little bit of swimming or fishing somewhere […]
You know that feeling you get when you prepare for Christmas, or the Emo Fair and it is over before you know it? Well, that is how I am feeling now regarding the Expo! We spent a good part of the year planning this event and it is now history. […]
