Fred Gate took home the “Golden Hoe” at the 20th-annual Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival on Saturday with his 342-pound pumpkin, which also won him $500. He also took home second place in the adult category, and an additional $200, for the second pumpkin he entered in the festival, which […]
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In a story last Wednesday about the 40th anniversary of the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre, one of the names mentioned who made the dream of Fort Frances having its own museum come true was incorrect. Irvin S. Livingston should have been listed among the names, not Earl Livingston. […]
Sam Odrowski The Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail’s boardwalk currently is being extended 330 feet, with the work expected to be completed within the next couple of weeks. Members of the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalist Club have been volunteering their time to lay in the cedar boards onto the trail […]
After being raised on a farm in a small community in Saskatchewan, I went on to earn a degree in agriculture from the U. of S. As a professional agrologist, my career has included jobs in both government and business dealing with various aspects of the agriculture industry. I have […]
My name is Michael Loney and I am running for the position of mayor in the Township of Emo’s municipal election. Having been born and raised in Emo, I have a strong desire to see this community continue to grow and prosper. I have been privileged over the last four […]
Barb Rousseau, left, and Nancy Johnson showed off some pumpkin-looking squashes at their booth that sold one-of-a-kind handmade products at the 20th-annual Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival that took place Saturday at Hannam Park. They were one of the many vendors who were set up at the festival’s flea/farmers’ market […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will hold its Fall Fire Safety Day this Saturday (Oct. 6) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Canadian Tire. Fall Fire Safety Day always is the kick-off for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13), Fire Prevention Capt. Wayne Riches told the Times. He […]
Duane Hicks There’s nothing as natural as a mother breastfeeding her child. In honour of “World Breastfeeding Week,” a special event will be held tomorrow (Oct. 4) to support the right of children to breastfeed anywhere, anytime. “In Canada, ‘World Breastfeeding Week’ is held the first week of October. So […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival vice-president Donna Wolanicki, left, and president Valerie Leininger were all smiles on Saturday under the big tent at Hannam Park. They are seated next to two scarecrows that were donated by Riverview School. The local day care centre and high school also donated […]
It will be partly cloudy and blustery tonight, with an overnight low of minus-one C (30 F) and west-northwest winds gusting up to 50 km/h. Tomorrow will see gradual cloudiness, with a high of seven (44) and low again around minus-one (30). Look for northwest winds gusting up to 22 […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual fall tea, bazaar, and bake sale on Friday, Oct. 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Donations of baking and other items would be appreciated. Admission will be $5 at the door and there will […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will hold its Fall Fire Safety Day this Saturday (Oct. 6) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Canadian Tire. Fall Fire Safety Day always is the kick-off for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13), Fire Prevention Capt. Wayne Riches told the Times. He […]
