Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has announced that they will be expanding their Early Learning Language Program across the province. Six new school divisions are partnering with the Early Learning and Child Care Ministry (ELCC) to bring the Michif and Dene languages to young students in all 12 MN-S regions. At […]
Dan Hanson and Trevor Day are the big winners in the 2022 Rainy River Walleye Tournament, which took place in Rainy River this past weekend. The pair won with a total weight of 20.56 pounds, including 13.69 pounds on day one and 6.87 pounds on day two. For more photos, […]
Dozens of residents gathered to pay their last respects top Queen Elizabeth II in a brief ceremony on Monday. It was hosted by the Fort Frances Legion, and took place at the Fort Frances cenotaph, to coincide with the date of the Queen’s funeral. – Ken Kellar photo
The post-Covid return of the Fort Frances Terry Fox Run was deemed a success by organizers at the Volunteer Bureau – roughly 25 participants came out on Sunday, raising $3,100 for the Terry Fox Foundation. It was the Bureau’s first time organizing the event. Long-time participant Samantha Halliday, top right, […]
I love autumn. The colours seem late this year, as if Mother Nature can’t bear to let go of summer, wanting to extract every milligram of rest and relaxation from the season before she gets busy with the obligation of preparation, of readiness for a season that knocks us around […]
It is sad to see the “Hog Fuel” generator torn down and being hauled away as scrap metal. The multi-million-dollar investment by both the Province of Ontario and Resolute Forest Products was built to reduce paper manufacturing costs and extend the life of the “Kraft Mill” and paper mills in […]
To the editor, Mayor June Caul and Mayor Harley Droba, I was born and raised in Fort Frances and return every summer to the family cabin that my Mom and Dad built in 1952. I am in my eighth decade of travelling on and enjoying Rainy Lake. When I return […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 will be buzzing with activities this Friday (September 23). The always popular Country Jam will host an evening of Old Time Country Music Friday evening (September 23) starting at 7 p.m. There will also be a Country Jam (October 21st.) The Emo Legion is also […]
Bernie Rittau’s pumpkins are growing and weighing about thirty pounds. They promise to “ make delicious pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving Supper and equally as important, Jack-O-Lanterns “ for many happy kids! – Submitted photo
Following the drama and excitement of the weigh-ins at the Rainy River Walleye Tournament on Saturday evening, winners Danny Hanson and Trevor Day relinquished the stage to the West Rainy River Lions Club for another set of winners for the WRRD Pontoon Boat Draw 2022. The draw happened at the […]
