The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–One of Canada’s oldest fall fairs is putting a new twist on its annual showcase of local livestock, produce and fruit by adding a new category for best home-grown marijuana. The Cowichan Exhibition in Duncan, B.C., which dates back to 1868, has created a best cannabis […]
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The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–Manitoba Mounties say they have located a vehicle belonging to an army reservist relieved of his duties over allegations that he belongs to a neo-Nazi group. RCMP have said Patrik Mathews was last seen by family members in Beausejour, northeast of Winnipeg, on Aug. 24. His vehicle […]
Mel Klein of St. Cloud, Mn, gave ploughing demonstrations with his horses to show how farmers ploughed their fields before the introduction of tractors and more modern technologies during the 2019 World Ploughing Contest in Baudette on Friday and Saturday. -Sam Odrowski photos
Sam Odrowski
The 2019 World Ploughing Championship came to Baudette this past weekend and thousands gathered to view the international contest. Over 50 competitors from 23 different countries competed in the event where Switzerland and Scotland each took first place in two separate divisions. The international competition is hosted in the United […]
Rick Bliss and Elvi Colvin of Fort Frances were among the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendars winners for September. Also winning $40 were Armine Mosbeck (Emo), Carol Boissoneau (Sioux Narrows), Eugene Heyens and Denise Johnson (Rainy River), Jan Richardson, Alice Jardine, Kathie and Ken Kress (Kenora), and […]
Sam Odrowski St. Cloud, Minnesota-based band MN13 performed classic hits and original songs during the World Ploughing Contest in Baudette on Friday afternoon. Other bands who played during the three-day contest included the Birkeland Boys, Clay Hess, Sarah Mae, and Blue Hazard.
St. Michael’s School students eagerly exited the school bus and were greeted by early childhood educator Alysia Jones this morning for the first day of the new school year. In less than a month, students at St. Michael’s School will move into the new consolidated catholic school, St. Mary School, […]
Ken Kellar
Local labour unions had a beautiful day to celebrate the most recent stat holiday. A group of members from unions including OPSEU, CUPE, ETFO and OSSTF held a free barbecue at the point in celebration of Labour Day on Monday. Hot dogs and burgers were grilled up for members of […]
Ken Kellar JoAnne Formanek Gustafson, back left, photobombed Josie Wilson and Sam Hawken as they posed in front of the OPSEU tent at the Labour Day barbecue held at the Point Park on Monday. Local labour unions joined forces to put on the barbecue, which offered a free hot dog […]
Ken Kellar
As one local bus line shifts into gear to get kids to and from school, they’ve also made a commitment to help out in the community as well. First Student Bus Line manager Tracy Mose said one of the things she’s excited for as the school year ramps up is […]
Sam Odrowski
People with cabins or outposts in and around the Crossroute-Sapawe Forest are encouraged to look through the 2020-2030 Forest Management Plan to see if any areas designated for harvest are near their property. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) kicked off a 60-day consultation period last Wednesday with […]
Resolute Forest Product’s operations forester Emily Angermann spoke about operational maps with registered professional forester Sam Hawken of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry during an open house held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 last Wednesday. The event was meant to provide the public with a chance […]
