Local News from Across the Rainy River District
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN – In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is continuing a containment and prevention program. This program involves educational activities as well as new management operations related to Kettle Falls and Gold Portage […]
Indigenous tourism in Canada is a growing attraction, said federal Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault, with at least one-third of international travelers and one-third of Canadian travelers wanting the “Indigenous authentic experience.” Despite those statistics, there were no dedicated dollars in the last federal budget for Indigenous tourism in the $158 […]
Past employees of one of the largest industries in Fort Frances history came together last week for a good meal and plenty of company. The Fort Frances Mill Alumni held their 11th annual alumni dinner at the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 last Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023. […]
Doug and Kathy Johnson have owned Hideaway Lodge on Clearwater (Burditt) Lake since 1992. Three years ago, COVID-19 led to borders shutting down non-essential travel, meaning the lodge had no guests. “We were devastated,” says Kathy. “We’re still behind the eight ball.” The Johnsons are in their 60s and were […]
With the academic year soon coming to an end, students may be looking for ways to spend their free time and make some extra money. Plenty of jobs are available for students looking for summer placements, said Tim Spence, job developer at NCDS. “There are a lot of jobs available […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 Anishinaabe Nation has been called “Powwow County” for their abounding list of Powwows often hosted in the summer, bringing together many different Nations and providing communities with a chance to gather together and celebrate. “The Powwow trail is pretty amazing and strong,” said Sandy Bruyere, one […]
Chantal Derendorf was never into cupcakes. Now she bakes them for a living. “I never liked anyone else’s cupcakes,” she said. “Then I started making my own, and I was like, ‘Oh, cupcakes are actually really good.’” Derendorf started her business, Batter & Cream Baking Co., in the middle of […]
Muskies track and field athletes achieved many personal bests last week at the NorWOSSA championship in Thunder Bay. Snagging medals across a variety of events, six athletes have earned their place to compete in the 2023 OFSAA Track and Field Championships in Ottawa this week. Many are competing regionally for […]
Deagan Watson and Landon Lowes, both Fort Frances locals, have signed on to play for the Fort Frances Lakers next fall. Watson comes to the Lakers after playing last year for the Warroad High School Warriors. The six-foot-two defenseman helped his team to a 29-1-1 record. Warroad reached the Minnesota […]
Lillie Ave. has seen a flurry of activity over the last few weeks as work under the street has been completed and above-ground work has begun. A recent status report on the Make a Big Splash FF Facebook page says: “Splash park equipment is well in production and scheduled to […]
Fort Frances GM is rolling out a win-win proposition: take a new vehicle for a spin on June 15, and the dealership will donate $50 to a local cause. The Drive for a Cause event is a favourite fundraiser for staff at the dealership. Each year, they get to choose […]
The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary’s Strawberry Social is just around the corner. This annual event provides sweet treats that everyone can feel good about eating. Each cake, ice cream, and strawberry dessert sold means funds generated for the hospital. Once again, this will be a pre-order and delivery event only. […]
