Duane Hicks While the Town of Fort Frances does not have the ability to ban the sale of plastic bottled water, it is doing what it can to encourage the public to use reusable water containers–including asking for some local students for help in spreading the word. In response to […]
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Sam Odrowski The 78th-annual Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts saw great support during its “Highlights Concert” that featured youths from across the district singing, playing an instrument, or acting out a scene last Tuesday night at the Townshend Theatre here. “Tonight was fantastic,” enthused Festival chairman David […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Aron Bohnert (left), Jacob Empey, and Lucas Koomans played their part in a piece entitled “The Matador’s Tale” during the orchestra’s rehearsal at Donald Young School in Emo for its upcoming spring concerts.
It will be mainly clear tonight, with an overnight low of six C (42 F) and east-northeast winds gusting up to 18 km/h. Tomorrow will see a couple of afternoon showers, with a high of just 15 (59) and low around five (41). Look for east winds gusting up to […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Fort Frances Community Garden volunteer Justin Taylor tilled one of its two plots on Saturday in preparation of the upcoming growing season. The garden currently holds 44 ground plots and 22 kids’ plots. Other volunteers helped out by cleaning out the sheds and raising the garden beds.
Press Release The Rainy River District Stewardship Council is proud to announce the May 17 launch of the “Fort Frances Tree Map: A Guided Tour of Local Trees.” The map is a fun, visual representation of some of Fort Frances and its town-owned native trees. The map will take participants […]
From the MNRF Sardines are an acquired taste for people . . . but not for bears. For them, sardines are a gourmet meal. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry plans to take advantage of that to update our bear population data for the province, especially in areas where […]
Duane Hicks What goes down the storm drain goes into the watershed–and that’s why it’s vital to keep things like soaps from car washing, fertilizers, and oils out of them. That’s the message being sent by local students who will help promote stewardship of the water quality in the Rainy-Lake […]
Sam Odrowski Anna Schwartz shared a big smile as Sallee Dick of RTO District 1 presented her with the Emo and District Lions Club Award for most promising vocalist (18 years and under) last Tuesday. Schwartz also received the Debussy Piano Bursary.
From the OPP May is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Ontario–a month dedicated to raising awareness of issues related to sexual violence and promoting ways to stop sexual violence. The OPP continues to work with our communities and regional partners to ensure all sexual assault victims are informed, […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Our district will be bustling with activities over the next few weeks. The annual Emo Walleye Classic takes place May 24-26 this year and is always an exciting three days between the weigh-ins and all the other activities The entire community of Emo gets involved to make […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Those with “green thumbs” rejoice! Growing season is fast approaching. The Fort Frances Community Garden is ready to go after volunteers tilled and pulled weeds on Saturday in preparation for the new growing season. Some of the garden’s members will be checking out their plots this weekend […]
