MetalCORP Limited is pleased to announce the discovery of additional Platinum Group Metal (PGM) and base metal mineralization on the North Rock Property, located 25 km east of Fort Frances. This Phase 3 drill program was designed to test several airborne EM conductors over a 20-km strike length on the […]
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The Emo spray park fundraising committee is thrilled to announce the donation of $10,000 by Kaemingh Fuels and Imperial Oil, making it the first “Builder” status sponsor. David and Arnold Kaemingh committed to make a cash donation of $10,000 before construction of the spray park breaks ground—hopefully by July 1. […]
Public info session set for April 3– A salvage operation proposed to reduce the fire hazard presented by dead and dying trees in the Lake Despair area will be the focus of an open house tomorrow (April 3) at the Naicatchewenin community hall. The open house will give the public […]
The Rainy River District Logging & Safety Committee will be hosting a two-day health and safety forum for its members, which will take place May 8-9 at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances. The forum will be of interest to anyone involved in the forestry industry, including owners, operators, […]
Given the ethnic diversity in the Borderland area, the Citizens for Backus/AB has decided to showcase the cuisine from more than 15 nations during its Ethnic Food Festival tomorrow (March 27). The event, being held from 5-8 p.m. at the Backus Community Center in International Falls, will feature a wide […]
On Tuesday, March 4, Kim Desserre, our leader, held the first “Safety First” meeting at her house. To start off the meeting, she introduced a balancing activity to help the members get to know each other. Next we introduced ourselves and voted for our officers. Luc Desserre was elected as […]
On Wednesday, April 9, Dryden will discover—like municipalities across Ontario—how cultural resources such as libraries, arenas, festivals, and events can help drive economic activity. The workshop, which takes place from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre, will help participants identify local opportunities to use cultural […]
Kick-off the Minnesota fishing opener by joining us for the fourth-annual “Hooked on Talent” vocal talent contest on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls. If you’ve got musical talent, we want you! A limited number of contestants will have the opportunity to win […]
Nomination meetings to choose the NDP candidate for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding in the next federal election are being held this weekend. Two-time nominee John Rafferty, who lives in Fort Frances, is being challenged this time around by former Thunder Bay councillor Betty Kennedy. Both nominees will be on […]
Everyone in the community and district is warmly invited to join the public walk on Good Friday (March 21) here in Fort Frances, entitled “Biimosetaa, Walking Together to Overcome Racism.” March 21 is the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It also is Good Friday and […]
A spray park is a playground with water. It has names like Whale Tale, Water Willow, Spill-o-Saurus, Ground Gusher, and Magic Touch Fire Hydrant. It’s also the newest development in family outdoor fun. You know how much kids enjoy running through the backyard sprinkler. Imagine the fun they will have […]
It may have started as a small country library, where local students had to take turns signing out their library books, but in the 93 years since its early beginnings, the Emo Public Library has grown, improved, and changed its appearance many times. A few months ago, the EPL joined […]
