The memory and legacy of Terry Fox will live on again this Sunday when communities across Canada and around the world stage the annual walk/run that bears his name. Set to go here for the 34th year (registration starts at 1 p.m. at the Sorting Gap Marina), kudos to the […]
Editorials
Ahh, the first day of school. The wistfulness of another summer vacation coming to an end mixed with the excitement of entering a new grade and seeing all your friends again. It can be one of trepidation, too, whether it’s a youngster going into JK, making the jump from elementary […]
Town council’s abrupt decision yesterday to drop the referendum question—on whether Fort Frances should be considered as a future site of a gaming facility (casino)—from the ballot for this fall’s municipal election is a real head scratcher. Most vexing, at least on the surface, is why the town didn’t seek […]
More than 20 trains pass through Rainy River, Emo and Fort Frances daily to cross the bridge at Ranier to begin travelling south to Duluth, Minneapolis, Chicago and down to the Gulf of Mexico. Over years with modern technology those trains have grown in length and now stretch for over […]
Plenty of events are held in the district each year—ranging from fishing tournaments to arts and music festivals. But there’s one stalwart that’s been a fixture locally for more than 100 years: the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fall fair in Emo, which runs tomorrow through Saturday. One appreciates […]
The future of the Emo Agricultural Research Station has been on shaky ground for some time over fears the University of Guelph will cut its funding as a cost-saving measure. Given the important role EARS plays in the district, however, all efforts must be made to prevent that from happening—or […]
In communities right across Ontario, candidates have been tossing their hats in the ring for this fall’s municipal election. Fort Frances isn’t among them. As of this morning, no one had yet stepped forward to run for mayor, council, either of the two school boards, or the “Central” seat on […]
Given the rash of thefts here of late, the OPP once again has been pushing its “Lock it or lose it” public awareness campaign to remind people to protect their property. “Use it or lose it” is another adage district residents should take to heart; particularly in the case when […]
It’s safe to say most district families, at some point, have had to travel to Thunder Bay or Winnipeg to access medical services not offered locally. But while such services typically are top-notch, and travel expenses generally covered by the provincial government, having to drive three-and-a-half hours each way is […]
It’s too bad Mother Nature had to rain on our proverbial parade. True, the annual Canada Day parade itself went ahead yesterday morning and thankfully the leaden skies, cool temperatures, and drizzle failed to dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of those who turned out to show off their Canadian pride. […]
As Fort Frances Fire Chief Frank Sheppard himself acknowledged at Monday night’s council meeting, there will be complaints—and questions—about all the fuss should the level of the upper Rainy River fail to reach the sandbags now lining Front Street. In this case, however, it’s better to be safe than sorry. […]
Last Thursday’s provincial election is but a distant memory here as district residents battle a major flood threat for the second time in 12 years. But while people’s attention obviously is occupied by more pressing matters, incumbent MPP Sarah Campbell’s re-election by a wide margin warrants congratulations. She cruised to […]
