Rainy River District certainly is much different today than it was a century ago—with some changes for the best and others not. One constant, fortunately, is the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fair in Emo each August, which has been a highlight of the summer for many residents right […]
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Dear editor: It comes as no surprise that the recent changes proposed to the Mining Act by the premier’s office seem in direct conflict with the best interests of the residents of Northern Ontario. By restricting free access to Crown land, the Ontario government simultaneously will cripple prospectors and junior […]
Dear editor: It was great getting the news of the $175,000 donation from Shaw towards the new Fort Frances Public Library. Not only was the size of the donation totally unexpected, but Shaw’s timing could not have been better in its support for the fundraising effort, as well. People on […]
Dear editor: The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau would like to invite people who have had direct contact with the Terry Fox Run to write and share their memories and experiences of loved ones or their own in a “Tribute to Terry” in his fight against cancer. Please share your experiences […]
On July 17, 1929, Aukje June and Buntje Valley Reinders were born to Hilbrand and Jeanne “Scotty” Reinders in Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. They were the youngest of five girls. Within the year, Hilbrand and his brother, Tjasse, moved their families north to settle in what is now Deadwood, Alta. In […]
John Solaryk, in his 86th year, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 at the Scarborough General Hospital in Scarborough, Ont. following a brief illness. Born to Mike and Dora Solaryk on May 12, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont., John resided there until joining the army in WW II, […]
A small group of youths braved the elements yesterday afternoon to show their support for smoke-free parks and beaches here—a local Youth Action Alliance initiative. They picked up cigarette butts along the riverfront walkway as part of a Regional Day of Action, which culminated with activities at Pither’s Point Park.
Jacqueline Daniels, left, a councillor of Long Plain First Nations, and Karen Innes, a councillor of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation (both in Manitoba), enjoyed the fish feast that marked the closing of the National Indian Treaties 1-11 Gathering. It began last Tuesday (Aug. 5) and ran through to Friday under […]
The five Emo Fair queen contestants posed for a group picture at the “Meet and Greet” held last week. The young ladies and the judges got to know each other while enjoying a barbecue and some cake before sitting down, individually, for their interviews. The contestants’ entertainment night is Thursday […]
Krikit, left, Poncho, Faber, and Zubin serenaded the beach with an acoustic set dedicated to Nikki, Chris, and Callahan Wiedenhoeft on Friday after they won the contest by purchasing merchandise and entering the draw after the previous night’s “Faber Drive” concert at the Townshend Theatre.
Kitchen Creek Classic winner Taylor Jorgenson admired his drive on the 12th hole during Sunday’s final round. He finished with an even-par total of 144 to win the annual two-day tournament by two strokes over defending champ “Snake” Krawchuk and Andrew Katrin.
FORT FRANCES—While some councillors feel the town’s animal control bylaw only needs a grooming, others are convinced the leash needs to be tightened. The topic was discussed at length during Monday night’s meeting after the bylaw was reviewed by the Planning and Development executive committee in late July, and came […]
