By the time the next federal election rolls around, set for Oct. 21, 2019 under fixed election date provisions, it’s likely Canadians will face a different voting process given new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed this past election would be the last featuring the so-called “first-past-the-post” system. Many decry that […]
Editorials
Back in October, the town issued a plea for volunteers to help with organizing Canada Day activities here. It seems to have been heeded. Cynthia Donald and her group of six others reportedly have stepped forward to make July 1 a much bigger event in Fort Frances than it has […]
Another new year has rolled around—and so have the annual lists of New Year’s resolutions people invariably make when the calendar flips over to a fresh start. There are the common ones, of course: quitting smoking, losing weight, cutting back on alcohol consumption, and exercising more. But while most genuinely […]
Change certainly was the theme for 2015 here in our corner of the world. For one, the ground-breaking ceremony in May for New Gold’s Rainy River Project north of Barwick signalled a switch to mining as the new economic driver in the district—not the forest industry. The project is pumping […]
Sports fans love a heated rivalry—and the annual clashes between the Muskie boys’ hockey team and International Falls Broncos each winter certainly fit that bill. And clearly a lot of people would love to see these exhibition showdowns resume. Trouble is, too often it was the “fans”—to use that term […]
It didn’t draw much attention—barely a passing mention in the Rainy River Future Development Corp.’s quarterly report to town council back on Nov. 23—but the future of the “Harmony of Nations” Music Festival here is an important issue. More precisely, will it live to see a third year? Clearly some […]
Say what you will about Rainy River District but one thing is clear: despite the economic struggles our area continues to face, residents always come through when asked. Whether it’s a call for donations to build a new theatre, arena, or library, to fund much-needed medical equipment, to support those […]
“Volunteerism is the rent you pay to live in a good community.” Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday. There was some doubt this year but fortunately a volunteer has made the difference. Scott Krienke-Turvey stepped forward to pick up the pieces and ensure the community could greet Santa. […]
The terrorist attacks like the ones that rocked Paris on Friday night, and the bombing of a Russian airliner over the Sinai Peninsula two weeks ago, are unleashed with one goal in mind: to spread fear. The economic fallout often is immediate—and potentially devastating—if that fear prevents people from travelling […]
We pause each year—at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month—to remember those who gave their lives for Canada, or more precisely, the freedoms and values we cherish as a nation. One only has to look back to last month’s federal election, which saw a peaceful […]
Every community has young stars, and while they may not quite have celebrity status, they deserve to be in the spotlight for all they have accomplished. Who are they? They are our future leaders—Ontario’s youth. These individuals are working hard to make their community a better place by volunteering for […]
It’s not even Hallowe’en yet so Canada Day likely is the last thing on people’s minds these days. But though July 1 is eight months away, that’s a relative “blink of the eye” when it comes to planning Canada Day activities, which is why the town is issuing a plea […]
