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, […]
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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 […]
FORT FRANCES—The Atikokan Crisis Centre successfully hosted its first winter camp during the March Break last week for children who have been exposed to abuse in the home and their mothers. The four-day event, held at Brown’s Clearwater West Lodge, offered plenty of fun and games, as well as therapeutic […]
If you’re looking for an excellent meal and an evening of side-splitting Canadian cowboy humour, then the Rainy River District “Spring Gathering” on Saturday, April 5 at the Chapple Recreation Centre in Barwick is definitely the place to be. Tickets, which cost $10 apiece, are available from district merchants, Rainy […]
Hydro One is contributing $10,000 to the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation to fund its rink renovation project and $5,000 to the Township of Emo towards construction of a splash park there. The grants, announced Monday, are part of the company’s new “PowerPlay” program that benefits children’s outdoor and active […]
