The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone for their support during its annual tea and bazaar last Friday at the Emo Legion. Heather Oltsher said it’s amazing how people will donate the many different things that are needed to make […]
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The Ministry of Natural Resources is preserving Ontario’s rich biodiversity by giving better protection to highly-sensitive lakes which host lake trout, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced last week. “Lake trout is a particularly valued species among anglers and an important indicator of the health of our waters,” said Ramsay. […]
Members of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society met for their monthly meeting Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Emo Curling Club. Nine members and two visitors were present. Tompkins Hardware once again is renting space from us to store boats. As well, new contracts are being negotiated with […]
The Ontario government has banned the possession of live invasive fish species and the import of live leeches to make lakes and rivers cleaner and healthier, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced last week. “Invasive species are a very real environmental and economic threat to the Great Lakes, inland lakes, […]
The Sew ’n Sews Quilt Club, after discussing a name change at its October meeting, voted to change the name to “Cabin Country Quilt Guild.” The guild has been busy sewing for the “Luncheon of Hope” and the “Spirit of Christmas.” The quilts are completed and tickets are now for […]
An open house will be held this Friday (Oct. 21) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week. The Friends of the Fort Frances Public Library will be there to serve you tea, coffee, cookies, and information. The “Friends” have been around […]
“Back at it again for another year.” These words were spoken by Bob Tkachuk as he watched the two squash courts at the Memorial Sports Centre alive with activity by youngsters. Junior squash is back for its seventh year of operation under the tutelage of Fort Frances’ royal squash couple […]
The Township of Alberton is moving forward with plans to bring the railway crossings at Watson and Station roads up to code in order to keep them open for public use. Both crossings have safety issues that were brought to the attention of the council by CN Public Works officer […]
After having to wait for weeks to try out the new Kiwanis skate park here, area skateboarders finally got a chance to do just that during a “skate-a-thon” fundraiser Saturday afternoon. And they were impressed. “It’s pretty wicked. I like it here,” said Fort Frances resident Tim Sharp. “It’s one […]
“Preserve the Past,” an exhibit of art to be sold in support of the Fort Frances Museum’s renovation campaign, will run here from Oct. 27-29. Curator Pam Hawley said artists are invited to step forward and contribute in helping the museum renovations committee meet its fundraising goal. “The upgrading of […]
One home in Rainy River District has opened its doors to foster children in need for nearly 10 years, and the foster parents say they wouldn’t think twice about doing it all over again. They say it’s challenging and sometimes difficult, but that the rewards outweigh it all—despite the devastating […]
Following a public meeting last Wednesday regarding the physician crisis here and the future of the Fort Frances Clinic, town council now has to decide whether it will finance the purchase of the clinic or not. Coun. Todd Hamilton, who also sits on the local physician recruitment and retention committee, […]
