Despite the wind, rain, and thunderclaps, a group of about 20 walkers made their way more than 20 miles from Emo to Fort Frances with a single cause in mind. The sixth-annual “Walk for Dialysis,” once again headed by Tom Bruyere, took place Friday. And every walker made it back […]
District News
There is a new face at the Rainy River Future Development Corp. Jessie Zhang, 24, arrived in Fort Frances about three weeks ago to begin her position as economic development intern at the RRFDC. “It’s different but I quite like it here,” she said over tea at Robin’s Donuts on […]
Fort Frances OPP would like to remind motorists to be alert when travelling on rural roadways and be conscious of the wildlife in the area. Adhering to posted speed limits, as well as scanning ditches and tree lines, should provide drivers with the suitable reaction time necessary to safely avoid […]
Unionized employees at the Ainsworth Barwick OSB mill voted Friday to accept a proposed contract. “We’re really happy about the contract being accepted,” mill manager Mark Alderson said this morning. “We’ll work through some of the issues that resulted from the lengthy negotiations,” he added. “We’re really happy about moving […]
Starting Monday (Sept. 12), Voyageurs National Park’s three visitor centers—Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, and Ash River—will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. All three visitor centers will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 30. The Kabetogama Lake and Ash River visitor centers then will be […]
A special visitor is expected at F.R. Woody’s Pub in Ranier around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, and “Woody” himself is inviting the public to come out and meet the living legend among bar and pub aficionados. He’s known as “Bar Man,” and has been featured in stories in the Ottawa […]
The local Business Improvement Association wants shoppers to start thinking “autumn” next week in time for its third “Downtown Harvest Days.” While the BIA is encouraging Scott Street businesses to hold sidewalk sales next Thursday and Friday (Sept. 15-16), there will be something for everyone in the family to do […]
A seven-year-old girl was located safe and sound here yesterday, Fort Frances OPP reported this morning. Adriana Copenace had walked away from Robert Moore School around noon, police noted in a press release issued yesterday. The OPP would like to thank the media and public for their assistance with this […]
Come for the freshness and stay for the fun! This Saturday it’s truer than ever. It’s Customer Appreciation Day at Clover Valley Farmers’ Market and there’s lots going on. Every hour there will be a free draw for market products. Come early so your name is in the draw box […]
There are changes in the works at the Emo Agricultural Research Station, but you won’t notice anything from the outside. That was the assessment of John Rowsell, head of northern stations for the University of Guelph’s Kemptville College. “There will be no changes in the day-to-day activities at Emo or […]
The Rainy River District School Board is reporting higher enrollment numbers in its schools than projected, though overall the numbers continue to decline. Education Director Warren Hoshizaki reported 55 more students attended elementary school on Aug. 30 than anticipated. As a result, the board is looking to hire two to […]
On almost any summer weekend you’ll see it out there—on the river, on Rainy Lake, or some of the other lakes at the north end of the district. The blue and white boat with “Police” written on the side could turn up anywhere at any time. Three local officers—Cst. Caroline […]
