Joleigh Hayes, left, Ellie Petsnick, and Savannah Whalen presented their ideas as to how they might customize the Rainy Lake Square space for both locals and tourists during all seasons Friday afternoon at the public library.
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Submitted Jeff (“Gussy”) Gustafson held up the biggest fish he’s caught so far this week at Lake Cumberland. Unfortunately, it is a freshwater drum, not a bass.
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River District Regional Abattoir, along with the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture, will be running a “Catch the Ace” fundraiser. Proceeds from the event (also known as “Chase the Ace”) will go towards the local 4-H association and “Ag in the Classroom” programs. The fundraiser works […]
Nicholas Donaldson Farmers and others on hand for the Rainy River “Ag Day” on Saturday at the Emo Legion were given a talk that most probably didn’t want to think about. Jacqui Empson Laporte, an environmental specialist for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, spoke about barn fire […]
Duane Hicks Having just wrapped up another successful season with the Peter Katz/Ian Kelly concert Friday night at the Townshend Theatre, “Tour de Fort” already is looking ahead to a new and exciting series starting this fall, which will include Canadian rock band Glass Tiger. The 2017-18 season will kick […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman Sturgeon Creek School’s Math and Mental Health Night was a huge success! The school had booths ranging from the Northwestern Health Unit, Weechi-it-te-win, Child and Family Services, and the Métis Nation of Ontario to a mini-curling game led by the 2017 mixed Canadian curling champions Trevor Bonot […]
Ben LeFort, senior policy analyst for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, spoke about farm assessment and taxation at “Ag Day” on Saturday. He explained some of the changes to MPAC and also answered questions about what OFA is doing to help abattoirs in the north.
Submitted Crossroads student Aiden McTavish threw a Frisbee last Wednesday during a school visit by ReachUp Ultimate, a non-profit organization engaging youth in active, healthy living through the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. ReachUp teaches a set of principles called “Spirit of the Game,” reinforcing the Seven Sacred Teachings of love, […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Rainy River Legion Br. #54 celebrated its 90th birthday on Friday (March 31) and the whole town was invited to celebrate. The Legion had wings for sale and free cake for all the residents who came out. “Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate […]
Duane Hicks Dawn Gray, left, and Sheri Payne offered a wide selection of tasty treats during a fundraiser bake sale Saturday at The Bargain Shop here, which raised $600 for Easter Seals locally. The Bargain Shop next will hold a book sale for Easter Seals this Saturday (April 8). The […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Glenn McLeod announces his passing on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. after a valiant battle with lung disease. Glenn was born on April 6, 1936 in Emo, Ont., the only child of Kenneth and […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Patsy Ann Dorie, 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
