It was one big party! The citizens of Morley Township—both past and present—did themselves proud over the weekend when they marked their 100th anniversary as an incorporated township. Good crowds were on hand all weekend, which was indicative of how big the party was! Nothing was done small and the […]
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A new government-funded study was begun a month ago to determine the levels of mercury still present in the environment around the Grassy Narrows and White Dog reserves. The lethal contaminant was first discovered in the waterways of this area more than 30 years ago. “People are concerned about the […]
On Monday, July 14, KBHW’s youth outreach, The Edge, brought an evangelistic skateboard team to International Falls. The Manna team gave a demonstration and also preached a message of salvation to a group of about 250 primarily young people. Nearly 45 responded with a decision for Christ and prayed for […]
For many district kids growing up in small towns, the desire to get out and see the wider world is a constant in their lives. For most, though, going to Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, or Minneapolis is as good as it gets. But that wasn’t nearly good enough for Allison Williams […]
It was a humid day, but under the shelter of the trees and with a nice easy breeze blowing through, guests at Raoul Cayer’s 85th birthday felt right at home. Raoul’s daughter, Julie Loney, with part of the families involved, arranged everything for the Sunday afternoon party, which became a […]
One of the things that makes Rainy Lake District somewhat unique is the weather: If you don’t like what you see, wait an hour. Last Tuesday night (July 29), that hour happened at an inconvenient time for Kim Jo Bliss and her two staff at the Emo agricultural research station […]
Veteran aboriginal politician Phil Fontaine was elected to a three-year term as leader of the Assembly of First Nations in Edmonton earlier this month, marking the second time he has held that post. The first time was from 1997-2000, when he was defeated by incumbent Matthew Coon Come. This time, […]
The first phase of construction of a new playground in Chapple started Friday morning. It was completed by late Saturday afternoon. “We have not had nearly the volunteers out as expected,” said Shirly Dumas and Crystal Hyatt of the playground committee. The volunteers who did show up included Pat Hyatt, […]
In the century since Stratton began as a small community composed of hardy homesteaders and pioneers, much has changed. Gone are the old church, schools, and most of the original farms. But in spite of all the changes over the last 100 years, there still are vestiges of its original […]
“The boards are not God and can’t make it rain!” said Gord Roberts, Canadian commissioner of the International Joint Commission (IJC). That was really the only concern addressed at the second-annual joint meeting of the International Rainy Lake Board of Control and International Rainy River Water Pollution Board, which was […]
The W.I. District Museum in Emo is in full swing meeting these days and directing tourists to their fishing grounds in the Nestor Falls and Clearwater Lake area. Nathalie Donaldson is the Sunset Country tourism guide this year. Whatever you wish to know, the 17-year-old is capable of giving out […]
Speaking to KBHW administrative secretary Dawn Nyborg regarding their upcoming “Sharathon 2003” on Aug. 12-14, this year’s theme will be “Called to Praise.” “This is our largest event of the year,” Nyborg noted. “Preparations have begun and over the last month, the gears have been turning as we seek the […]
