As district farmers get into calving season, it can be difficult to escape from the herd and meet up with other producers. To provide those in the agricultural community with a chance to get away from the barn and learn about common issues affecting other farmers, Dr. Stacey Angus of […]
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Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Spring is here and with that comes many events in district communities. Guthrie United Church in Devlin will host its annual Spring Tea this Saturday (March 30) from 2-3:30 p.m. Desserts and tea/coffee will be served, along with refreshments for the young people. There also will be a bake table, […]
Ken Kellar Penny Faragher, above, chatted with Whitney Stalmach and her mom, Sandy, at Northwoods Gallery and Gifts’ table during its annual Bridal Show held there last Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, below, Tracy Cryderman went over some printing samples with Linda Plumridge of the Fort Frances Times. The event saw 20 […]
Staff
One Fort Frances councillor believes Sen. Lynn Beyak should step down if she is not going to use her office to advance the priorities of the region. Speaking during Monday night’s regular meeting, Coun. Douglas Judson noted the Senate Ethics Officer released its report under the Ethics and Conflict of […]
Dear editor: At the most recent meeting of the Kenora and District Labour Council (KDLC), the delegates discussed the current issues surrounding the sale of the Resolute mill in Fort Frances. The KDLC stand in support of the town council and the citizens of Fort Frances and surrounding area in […]
Duane Hicks
Following last week’s announcement that Resolute Forest Products had rejected the bid from Rainy River Packaging Inc. (formerly known as Repap Resources) to purchase and restart the mill here, and that Resolute is entering into an agreement with a community re-developer that may demolish the property, town officials are waiting […]
Duane Hicks
“Tour de Fort” wrapped up its 2018-19 entertainment series Friday night with a performance by Ryan McNally, at which time the exciting lineup for its new season starting this September was unveiled. The 2019-20 series will include Carl Dixon (Sept. 5), Ken Lavigne: Three Knights with a Tenor (Oct. 10), […]
Ken Kellar The Watoto Children’s Choir of Uganda delivered a powerful performance to a packed house at Bethel Baptist Church here Thursday evening. The choir is in the midst of an extensive tour of Canada performing its most recent production, “We Will Go,” while raising awareness for the Watoto Ministries.
Ken Kellar This pair was among the gaggle of geese and several swans that could be seen basking in the sunlight and diving for food just off Point Park on Sunday. Pelicans and seagulls also have been spotted in the area, with the arrival of the latter forecasting three more […]
Ask yourself if you are prepared to invest in future opportunities across Rainy River District? Could the district find 100 people willing to invest $100,000 into a Community Investment Fund. This is all hypothetical but such a fund would identify good investments that would create employment and long-term jobs. For […]
Duane Hicks
The town has chosen its consultant to conduct a land use and economic development feasibility study for the Shevlin wood yard and former Resolute Forest Products’ nursing station. HTFC Planning and Design out of Winnipeg will be awarded the Request for Proposal (RFP) once all funding from senior levels of […]
Sam Odrowski Ava States, above, rolled a pair of dice while playing the “Self-Esteem Game” on Saturday during the “Girls’ Empowerment Day” at the NCDS building on Scott Street. During the game, the girls responded to prompts asking them to do things like compliment the person beside them, share something […]
