The Fort Frances Horticultural Society ended its activities last week with a fantastic meal. The year was filled with gardening efforts at home and in the community. We worked at the Heritage Depot, Rainycrest, the library, and the petunias on Veterans Avenue. Programs were given on topics of interest to […]
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FORT FRANCES—For the second year in a row, members of the Rainy River District Seniors’ Coalition were able to stage a successful lifestyle expo for area seniors on Saturday at Fort Frances High School. With numbers nearing last year’s total of 250, coalition chair David Schwartz said the event went […]
With the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire season officially over today (Oct. 31), an overview of the past six months shows the number of fires to be less than last year but a little above the 15-year average. MNR fire management supervisor Harrold Boven said Tuesday that Fort Frances District […]
When I arrived at the Blackhawk area abode of local taxidermist Rod Cupp yesterday, I expected to experience unpleasant odours that only dead animals and the like can produce. Luckily for me, it was anything but that. I found the visit to be an interesting and an odour-free one. Cupp, […]
A vote put forward by the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir Inc. board at a general membership meeting in Barwick last Thursday night saw 32 members favour moving ahead with the plans proposed while just three were opposed. After prospective operator Sunrise Meats and Sausage indicated back on Sept. 25 […]
Railway safety is everyone’s concern and students at Donald Young School in Emo got a first-hand lesson from local CN Police Cst. Pete LeDrew on Monday in conjunction with Safe Crossing Week (Oct. 22-28). Wilma Kooistra’s Grade 4 and 5 class was treated by a visit by Cst. LeDrew on […]
There was no change in the executive of the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture during its annual meeting Saturday night in Stratton. Last year’s executive of president Trish Neilson, secretary Linda Armstrong, and treasurer Angela Halvorsen all agreed to let their names stand again and were re-acclaimed to their respective […]
Canadian young farmers can access another $50 million for expanding their operations or purchasing a farm, thanks to Farm Credit Canada’s Accelerator Loan. In 2006, FCC also committed $50 million to young farmers via this loan. “The Accelerator Loan is part of over $500 million FCC approved to young farmers […]
Failing to breach the NDP stronghold in Kenora-Rainy River, local Liberal candidate Mike Wood of Dryden garnered 5,753 votes (24.4 percent) to finish second in last Wednesday’s provincial election. A first-time provincial candidate, Wood admitted it was tough going up against the leader of the third party. “[Howard Hampton] certainly […]
FORT FRANCES—The first-annual Rainy River District Harvest Dinner, held Saturday night at the Kitchen Creek Golf Club, not only showcased local foods, but also celebrated the “food milestones” that have been reached in the area. Kim Cornell, director of the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market in Fort Frances, spoke prior to […]
