Last Wednesday the Rainy River Soil and Crop Improvement Association had their annual soil and crop tour. The tour brought out farmers from around the district who wanted to learn about different agricultural techniques and crop ideas. The first stop on the tour was to Larry Lambs farm near Emo. […]
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Several Rainy River District communities are reeling after high winds and torrential rains swept across the district for the second time in as many days. Residents in most of the district’s communities are waking up to flooded areas and structural damage after last night’s storms which follow on the heels […]
Think of Four Paws Pet Supply’s obedience training as a finishing school for dogs. The six-week session, which begins tomorrow evening at the store, teaches basic obedience training to give owners more control over their pet. “We give owners stuff that they can build on, so that they can then […]
A suspect has been apprehended and police are investigating after a youth was stabbed and killed behind 1024 Webster Avenue North this morning. The OPP have reported that at 3 a.m. this morning a severely-wounded male youth was found behind the apartments on the corner of Webster Avenue and Sixth […]
Last year, 0.4 pounds was the winning margin as a local team took home the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship for the first time. But at the final weigh-in Saturday, they had close to a three-pound cushion. That’s right. They. All three of them. Topping the competition were brothers Steve […]
Even though the Fort Frances OPP is investigating the theft of fishing rods and equipment that occurred at the Bayview Motel here overnight Thursday, police said there have been few incidents–and no serious problems–so far at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. “Everything’s been going very well,” said Cst. Al […]
Day One of the 2001 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship was the wrong time for defending champions Denis Barnard and Clint Barton to have one of their worst outings on Rainy Lake. The local duo weighed in just 5.50 pounds Thursday to sit in 110th place of the three-day tournament–well […]
Shielding their eyes against the early-morning sun, about 200 people braved a cool wind on the government dock at Pither’s Point to watch anglers take off for the first day of 2001 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship on Thursday. Before the first flight departed at 7 a.m., spectators scanned the […]
Lindsay Hamilton proved she had what it takes to rock and roll last night after capturing top honours–and $500–at “Quest for the Best” before a sold-out crowd of 1,200 under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina on Wednesday night. Singing Save Ferris’ energetic “I Know,” Hamilton had the […]
Richard and Solly Garbowski have more than one reason to be excited about this week’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Not only does the Devlin couple love fishing, they also are going to be responsible for the sale of souvenirs during the event. “This is the first year we have […]
A dozen local youths did more than just have a good time at the “Spirit Fest” concert in Detroit Lakes, Mn. last weekend. They set a good example for others there, Salvation Army youth outreach worker Heather Keeler said Monday. Keeler, one of four Salvation Army employees who led the […]
Amid the games, food, and entertainment on tap at this week’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship comes a time in every parent’s life when nature calls (usually at the worst possible time). Hoping to give parents a little relief this year, staff from Pharmasave have decided to create a place […]
