Robin McCormick The annual “Castin’ for Cash” fishing tournament on Lake Despair is set to go this Friday and Saturday (July 8-9). The weigh-ins begin at 4 p.m. on both days. Bill and Nell Godin and their hard-working volunteers once again have organized a weekend of fun and excitement. Some […]
District News
Peggy Revell A brand new seed counter is a welcome addition at the Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) now that the summer growing season is well underway there. “We’re very grateful that we got money to buy this machine,” said EARS technician Kim Jo Bliss, noting the new machine cost […]
Dave Ogilvie The Chapple Canada Day committee has finished plans for the parade which will take place on Friday, July 1. Kids parade registration is at 10:30 a.m. at Cedar Yard Road (just past the tracks). Judging will be taking place at 11 a.m. and the parade will start at […]
Jack Elliott Four dozen Cancer survivors were honoured at a dinner in Rainy River just prior to the start of the “Relay for Life” in Rainy River last Friday. Hosted at the Recreation Centre, the meal was served by members of the 4-H Relay for Life Club, which includes cancer […]
Robin McCormick A spaghetti supper is being planned to support and help with the cost to send Tylyn Silander (a Fort Frances High School student) to Peru this summer to work for the World Vision organization. The spaghetti supper will take place July 13 at the Church of the Holy […]
Zoey Duncan A half-century ago, 12-year-old Bill Lee caught his first Canadian fish with the help of his parents and a guide who knew the local waters better than most people know their own town. Now 62, Lee is just back home in Missouri after his latest trip to Helliar’s […]
Terry Dronyk of Fort Frances was the $500 winner in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association cash calendar draw for June 19-25. The group of $30 winners included Neil and Shirley Whitefield (Fort Frances), Jamie Eliuk (Emo), and Lorraine Hasbargen (Stratton). They were joined by Natalie Arnone (Atikokan), Bill […]
Press Release This year, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has decided to celebrate Canada’s most famous (or infamous) citizens! The theme for the Canada Day window display contest is “The Quest for Canada’s Best,” where they will pay tribute to our most famous people. From Justin Beiber to Alexander […]
the MNR A Ministry of Natural Resources enforcement blitz on June 11 in Fort Frances District resulted in a 95 percent compliance rate, with only 19 charges laid and 18 warnings issued to anglers. MNR conservation officers, including the canine services unit, checked 788 people on Highway 11 at Couchiching […]
Robin McCormick Fort Frances Little Theatre’ production of “How the West was Won in a Dress” promises to be an entertaining and hilarious evening as talented local actors show us their best. The play will be staged June 25-26 and June 28-29 at 7 p.m. at the Cornell barn on […]
Dave Ogilvie The Township of Emo’s annual Canada Day celebrations will be bigger and better this year! Starting around 3 p.m., the Lions Park will be the scene of events and activities for the kids and adults alike. Also starting at 3 p.m., classic cars, tractors, stock cars, and other […]
Peggy Revell Looking to bring district on board The Township of Emo is looking to ban single-use plastic bags with a proposed bylaw. “I think it’s a good idea, I think it’s the way of the future,” said Emo Mayor Vincent Sheppard, noting the move to ban plastic bags in […]
