Submitted byMargaret Sedgwick The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra will be holding its 40th-annual Summer String Workshop beginning Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Ranier Community Centre. The Rainy Lake Sinfonia, for less-experienced players, will rehearse for one hour starting at 4 p.m. Then at 5:30 p.m., rehearsals begin for Advanced String […]
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Nicholas Donaldson Agriculture is on the rise here in Rainy River District, particularly for cash crops, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs from the 2016 federal census. Crop acres in soybeans and corn have shot up since the 2011 census while farm cash […]
Duane Hicks Summer Stevenson of Science North spoke with inquisitive children on Thursday during a series of indoor planetarium presentations at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. In conjunction with “Ontario 150,” Science North developed its first original planetarium program, “Under the Same Stars: Minwaadiziwin,” featuring Anishinaabe stories about […]
Joey Payeur Glenn Witherspoon isn’t trying to put on any brave face–he’s just trying to be realistic about the speech he has to make this weekend. “Hopefully I can hold it together,” said the former mayor of Fort Frances from 1991-2003, who will join his late father, Jim Witherspoon, in […]
Nicholas Donaldson Reece, left, Ava, Leah, Jillian, and Sydney took the rare opportunity to safely play in the middle of the street and all enjoyed the “moon sand” station set up during the Emo Open Streets event.
Ben Olsen needed a little help from Emo Fire Chief Joshua Colling to handle the powerful hose during the Emo Open Streets. The fire department was on hand to show off their fire equipment, hand out freebies to the kids and teach everyone about fire safety during the event last […]
Duane Hicks The vintage vessel, the “Owandem,” needs a makeover. But beauty has its price–in this case an estimated $25,000. And that’s where the public comes in. Fundraising has begun to give the small tug boat (or “bug”) a new paint job and make some repairs, with several ways district […]
Dear sir: I visit Fort Frances every summer to stay with my sister However, this year in particular, I noticed the sharp contrast between entering into the U.S. and Canada. As you emerge through customs into International Falls, the area is pleasant and well-maintained However, as you are welcomed into […]
Press Release Ontario is giving women more choice over their reproductive health by making Mifegymiso, a safe and effective medical alternative to surgical abortion, available at no cost. As of Aug. 10, women with a valid health card and prescription from their doctor or nurse practitioner will be able to […]
Submitted Blair Anderson of Betty’s and Kathy Lampi picked out some art supplies last week at the Scott Street business. Betty’s is among the local businesses that have supported this year’s “Backpacks for Kids” campaign.
From the MNRF A Red Lake man has been fined $4,500 for hunting at night. Kenneth Burgess was found guilty at trial and fined $4,500 for unlawfully hunting at night. He also received a two-year hunting suspension. Court heard that on Dec. 3, 2015, conservation officers were patrolling Highway 105, […]
Nicholas Donaldson Naomi Kellar leaned back to clear the bar during the limbo contest-one of the many activities aimed at getting kids moving during the Emo Open Streets event last Thursday. Front Street was closed off to traffic from Florence Street to Queen Street and open for pedestrians to walk […]
