Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—Rainy River District products will be getting the chance to shine when they’re showcased at the annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto next month. “Rainy River Future Development Corp. has taken seven different producers’ products and we’ve packaged them into these lovely gift boxes and then […]
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Rick Neilson As it turns out, last Saturday’s sale won’t be the final one at the Stratton sales barn in 2008. The Rainy River Hereford Association is presenting the “Golden Opportunity ’O8 Sale” this coming Saturday (Nov 1). The barn will open at 11 a.m., with the sale starting at […]
Peggy Revell Rainy River District products will be getting the chance to shine when they’re showcased at the annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto next month. “Rainy River Future Development Corp. has taken seven different producers’ products and we’ve packaged them into these lovely gift boxes and then we’re […]
Rick Neilson Competition amongst local buyers kept calf prices strong at the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association’s final sale on Saturday in Stratton. “All the calves sold well. They looked good,” enthused RRCA president Ken McKinnon. Calf prices were running five to 10 cents higher than other sales in the west, […]
Rick Neilson As it turns out, last Saturday’s sale won’t be the final one at the Stratton sales barn in 2008. The Rainy River Hereford Association is presenting the “Golden Opportunity ’O8 Sale” this coming Saturday (Nov 1). The barn will open at 11 a.m., with the sale starting at […]
Staff Kids looking for something fun to do on their day off school on Monday (Oct. 27) need look no further than the Fort Frances Museum, which will be hosting a “Halloween Camp.” Running from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., children aged five-12 are encouraged to drop by and, for a fee […]
Jessica George Tess Coish, of Tess’ Kitchen here, is getting her Hallowe’en spirit on by building a haunted backyard for kids to enjoy next Friday night. Coish always has loved Hallowe’en, and has been truly disappointed with the number of kids who have come to her home over the years. […]
Duane Hicks While Hallowe’en hasn’t even come and gone, and hopefully a “winter wonderland” is a ways off yet, the local Business Improvement Association already is planning for the 51st-annual “Parade of Lights.” The popular event, meant to kick off the holiday season in downtown Fort Frances, is scheduled for […]
Paige Desmond The “In Search of Your Warrior” program offered by Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc., scheduled to start this past Monday, was delayed due to a lack of participants, facilitator Harold Tookenay said. Originally aimed at a group of 10, Tookenay still has four empty spaces and […]
Paige Desmond EMO—Rainy River Resources Ltd., a junior exploration company, spoke to about 20 people at the Emo Inn on Monday night about mining opportunities in the area. Hosted by the Emo Chamber of Commerce, the presentation served as an update on the company’s progress. Since 2004, the company has […]
Robin McCormick The Rainy River District Women’s Institute is hosting a “Pioneer Museum” fall luncheon this Friday (Oct. 24) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Knox United Church in Emo. The luncheon will include soup, sandwiches, and pie, as well as bake and craft tables. Proceeds will help with the drive […]
Dave Ogilvie The Chapple heritage fall supper, this year featuring stews, salads, and homemade bread and pies, will be held this Saturday (Oct. 25) at 6 p.m. in the Barwick Hall. Entertainment will be provided by Glen Hart and Friends. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children eight […]
