EMO—The proposed concept drawing and floor plan for the new Rainy River District Women’s Institute Museum was unveiled in Emo last week and members of the group are pleased with the image. “We’re really excited about it,” enthused president Ruth Brett. “I don’t think there was anyone who didn’t think […]
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By the time the fall fair in Emo is over, you have a pretty good idea of how this year’s gardens have turned out. But if you think strolling through the displays of award winning fruits and vegetables gives you the answer, think again. You also will not be able […]
The Ontario government is making northern communities safer, protecting forest resources, and enhancing effective resource management through a $2.1-million reconstruction of the apron at the Ministry of Natural Resources’ aviation facilities in Dryden, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced Friday. “By investing in an improved new apron at the Dryden […]
FORT FRANCES—The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association has embarked on a $250,000 project to upgrade the infrastructure at the Stratton sales barn. Several of the improvements are scheduled to be completed by the first sale of the season next Saturday (Sept. 8). “We’ll have as good a facility as anywhere in […]
EMO—The proposed concept drawing and floor plan for the new Rainy River District Women’s Institute Museum was unveiled in Emo last week and members of the group are pleased with the image. “We’re really excited about it,” enthused president Ruth Brett. “I don’t think there was anyone who didn’t think […]
Staff at the Fort Frances Jail held a barbecue last Thursday afternoon in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Several town dignitaries and jail officials were on hand for the noon hour activities outside the jail here. Mayor Roy Avis offered congratulations to the staff and explained to the crowd the […]
For more than half-a-century, Norlund Oil in Emo has been a source of bulk and retail fuel for customers across the district. Ownership has changed since the Elmer Norlund family sold the business in the early 1990s, but Paul Koomans, the current owner, understands well the tradition of good service […]
The Country Cabin Quilt Guild will be holding its first meeting of the new season next Wednesday (Sept. 5) at 7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau in the old CN station. The guild will be donating to various community projects and holding workshops throughout the year. Elections of […]
The Operations and Facilities division will be turning valves, flushing watermains, and pumping hydrants throughout the town’s distribution system next month through October. In the event of discolouration of the water supply, the town is advising residents to turn on their cold water taps until the water runs clear. Refrain […]
St. Mary’s Church in Fort Frances and St. Thomas Aquinas Church in International Falls have teamed up to bring well-known speaker and musician Grayson Warren Brown here Sept. 8-10. Brown will be appearing at the 5 p.m. mass at St. Mary’s on Saturday, Sept. 8 to share some of his […]
Town council approved the timetable for the 2008 municipal budget process Monday night, with a public meeting slated to kick things off on Monday, Sept. 17. Citizens or organizations are encouraged to present council with their suggestions and comments on what municipal services and projects they want to see in […]
Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is pleased to announce the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has approved an additional respite bed at Rainycrest. Respite gives caregivers a break from their responsibilities while their adult family member is temporarily cared for in a long-term care home. The service can be […]
