From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP had requested the public’s assistance in solving five break-and-enters that occurred on the Red Wing Road in the Morson area over the past week. Unknown culprit(s) entered the residences and stole numerous items, including alcohol, a generator, a television, and […]
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Press Release This season, “Rhythmic Circus” comes to the Backus stage in International Falls with its trademark blend of live music and tap dance as you’ve never seen before. Don’t miss out on this wildly-imaginative, “not-so-silent night” the whole family can celebrate together. Four world-renowned hoofers and their swingin’ eight-piece […]
From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in solving five break-and-enters that occurred on the Red Wing Road in the Morson area over the past week. Unknown culprit(s) entered the seasonal residences and stole numerous items, including alcohol, a generator, a television, […]
Press Release The Backus Community Center in International Falls is pleased to announce that Jaime Sjoblom has joined the staff as event and volunteer co-ordinator. Sjoblom, a 2013 Falls High graduate, earned an Associate of Arts degree from Rainy River Community College in 2015 and received a Bachelor’s degree in […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Our rural area is a flurry of activities these days–a sure sign that the Christmas season has arrived! The annual “Holly Daze” festivities take place Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Emo. The parade will be held on the Friday at 6 p.m., with hot chocolate and fireworks afterwards. […]
Sam Odrowski Those who are suffering from a loss are not alone–there are local resources they can access to help address their grief. “The Grief Outreach Program,” offered jointly by the Family Drop In Centre in the old Bonnie Blue building (272 Scott St.) and Fort Frances Tribal Area Health […]
Sam Odrowski Over the years, forestry has played a major role in building the town’s economy–and it continues to play an important role in the lives of many residents. To help today’s youth develop a better understanding of the local forestry industry and forestry renewal, now-retired renewal forester Judy Kaufman […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all of its students. The board recognizes that Ontario Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (Nov. 18-24) highlights an issue of critical importance and as such, students and school staff will be […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Catholic Women’s League at St. Patrick’s in Emo will be holding its annual Christmas tea and bake sale this Saturday (Nov. 24) from 1-3 p.m. in the church hall. There also will be basket draws, as well as religious articles and raisin, apple, and meat pies […]
It will be cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-12 C (10 F) and south-southeast winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Tomorrow will mostly cloudy but milder, with a high of minus-two (28) and low around minus-five (23). Look for south-southeast winds gusting up to 20 km/h. Cloudy skies […]
Submitted bySamantha Del Col If you conjure up an idea of what you wanted to be when you grew up, a mustachioed pilot probably was pretty high up on your list. There’s a reason this is a mainstay in the dream professions of children (and, let’s face it, adults, too): it’s […]
From the OPP The OPP is reminding the community of the dangers of thin ice. With the colder weather among us, the ice is beginning to form but unstable conditions still are present on many lakes, rivers, and waterways. This past week, the Kenora OPP responded to three calls for […]
