Ken Johnston The scale of things at the 14th-annual Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival was the story this year. Not only were pumpkins a lot smaller than last year, but organizers had problems with their weigh scale Saturday. With only 28 pumpkins entered this year, it appeared the weigh-ins would […]
District News
the MNR One new fire was reported in Dryden District early yesterday morning while a second report was called in later in the day about possible smoke in the northern sector of Sioux Lookout District, the Ministry of Natural Resources noted this morning. Dryden District fire #14, a human-caused blaze […]
Jack Elliott A full house crowded into the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #54 in Rainy River on Sunday evening to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Evangelical Covenant Church in the community. The nearly 150 members and guests from Rainy River and across the district were treated to a delicious […]
Jack Elliott Brent McQuaker, from Hydro One Networks in Fort Frances, was in Stratton last Monday (Sept. 8) to present the Stratton recreation society with a cheque for $1,200. The grant, from Hydro One’s “PowerPlay” program, is earmarked for improvements to Stratton’s outdoor rink. Items to be upgraded include plastic […]
the OPP Teamed up with the Summer Experience program students, the OPP’s marine patrol covered Rainy Lake, Lake Despair, and Footprint Lake in 2008. From May through to Sept. 1, officers were on the water for a total of 180 hours. They stopped and checked 196 vessels, performed 31 security […]
Robin McCormick Once again, Guthrie United Church will host its annual harvest supper on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 5-7 p.m. The meal is always delicious, with this year’s menu consisting of turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salads, buns, and lots of mouth-watering desserts. The cost is $12 for adults and […]
Press Release Interest in the history of the Dance fire of October, 1938 has been renewed with the looming installation of a memorial plaque scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10 at the original homestead of Frank LaBelle on Highway 613 North. Local history buffs also are looking forward to the new […]
Dave Ogilvie Rainy River District’s second-annual harvest dinner will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Devlin Hall. Todd Moxham of CATER 2 U, a locally-owned cooking and catering company, will be this year’s chef. The main entrée will be none other than the 4-H grand champion market steer raised […]
Jessica George FORT FRANCES—With just over a year since the Times last caught up with Snow-Shoemaker’s Running Horse Ranch, Rhonda and Kim Shoemaker were pleased to announce much has happened over that span with regards to the rare Lac La Croix ponies, of which they have the largest herd in […]
Paige Desmond FORT FRANCES—Children make up an important part of any community. And in this community, some are facing more than your average, everyday life challenges. In Rainy River District right now, there are roughly 55 children and youths in foster care provided by Family and Children’s Services here. The […]
Dave Ogilvie The second-annual Rainy River District Harvest Dinner is set to go Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Devlin Hall. A fantastic menu of local foods has been created by Todd Moxham of “CATER 2 U,” a locally-owned cooking and catering company. All five courses, from the appetizers to the […]
the MNR There were no new fires in the West Fire Region yesterday. Aviation and fire operations are scaling back following normal seasonal changes and downgrades as cooler, wet weather comes through and the fire hazard drops. Seven fires remain active in the region, but they are not threatening any […]
