Sam Odrowski Andrea Schram of Schram’s Sewing spoke to potential customer Katelyn Bruyere about her various custom made products during the Rainy Lake Market today, which runs every Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the square. Schram started her business this summer and sews custom made quilts, pillows, and scrunchies. […]
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The Associated PressMesfin Fekadu NEW YORK–It’s one sweet day for Lil Nas X: The breakthrough rapper’s viral “Old Town Road” has broken the Billboard record set by Mariah Carey’s “One Sweet Day” for most weeks at No. 1. Lil Nas X accomplishes the feat this week as his country-trap song […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy and humid with a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny and pleasant with a high of 28 (82) and a low of 16 (61). Saturday will see a strong afternoon thunderstorm. Expect a high of 28 (82) and a low […]
The Canadian PressKelly Geraldine Malone WINNIPEG–Helicopters and a specialized military aircraft scoured from the air while armed police took to the ground over northern Manitoba in a hunt for two suspects of murders in British Columbia. Some advocates say it’s a stark contrast to resources applied to searches for missing […]
Sam Odrowski
A local town councillor is requesting information from the province regarding an agreement struck under the previous Liberal government between Resolute and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Coun. Douglas Judson wrote to current MNRF Minister John Yakabuski on Sunday, asking for a copy of the agreement that was […]
Submitted New farm owner and first-time soybean grower, Conrad Martin, left showed off his farm to attendees of the crop and soil tour on Thursday. The tour was hosted by the Emo Agricultural Research Station and soil profiles were conducted by Sebastian Belliard, soil management specialist for the Ontario Ministry […]
Marc Stuempfle Both family and friends from Giant Hearts Thunder Bay and Fort Frances came together to install and stock essential supplies for the first “Blessing Box” in Fort Frances, located on 218 Second St. East. The “Blessing Box” is a community pantry–it is open for anyone struggling with food […]
Ken Kellar Laurie Nuttall, left, and Trudy McCormick watched as Robert Oltsher signed the petition protesting the Ontario government’s cuts to Legal Aid Ontario at the Northwest Community Legal Clinic’s barbecue yesterday. NCLC held the barbecue as part of a province-wide day of action to protest the nearly 30 percent […]
Ken Kellar Members of the Fort Frances Horticultural Society welcomed visitors and well-wishers and offered them cake, coffee and tea during the society’s 50th anniversary celebrations at the Fort Frances Public Library on Saturday.
Press Release
The Northwestern Health Unit catchment area continues to see an increase in cases of syphilis which has been tied to the ongoing outbreak of syphilis in Winnipeg, Man. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon explains that “until Winnipeg rates go back down we are likely going to continue to see higher than normal […]
Sam Odrowski
Current MP Don Rusnak withdrew his name as a candidate in the federal election earlier this year and the Liberal Party has now selected a new face. The party announced late Monday that Marcus Powlowski received the nomination following association meetings held in Atikokan, Fort Frances, and Thunder Bay, defeating […]
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Calling all string players of all ages and levels! The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra is hosting its annual summer string camp beginning Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Ranier Community Building. Registration is not required. The first rehearsals will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11. The Rainy Lake Sinfonia (Youth and […]
