Press Release The Backus Community Center in International Falls will host a fall harvest fundraising dinner on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The second-annual dinner, featuring a menu of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, rutabagas, pickled beets, and dinner rolls, will be held on the Backus stage, […]
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David Loewen of Loewen Greenhouses & Landscaping was proud to be named Business of the Year (one-15 employees) at last Wednesday night’s business awards. He urged area businesses to continue to strive to make Rainy River District an even better place to live.
Duane Hicks Long known for her award-winning photorealistic artwork, Cher Pruys recently has expanded her oeuvre in the opposite direction. Nonetheless, she’s still catching the eyes of her peers. Two recent paintings, “Winter Solstice” and “Midnight in London,” both were accepted into the 2018 Elected & Associate Members Juried Abstract […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 9-15 were Aimee and Chris Matheson (Fort Frances), Wayne Learning (Atikokan), Anita Anderson (Emo), Donald Bolen (Stratton), Dave Hawn (St. Thomas, Ont.), Lorne Ferguson (Atikokan), and Allan and Sheila Kennedy […]
Duane Hicks Tim Hortons was a “double-double” award winner at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards last Wednesday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. The local franchise, owned by Gord McQuarrie, received two awards: Business of the Year (16+ employees) and Customer Services (Business). McQuarrie was overwhelmed with […]
From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by mid-afternoon yesterday. Sioux Lookout Fire #167 was located on an island in Abram Lake, about five km southwest of the town of Sioux Lookout. The 0.1-hectare blaze was listed as “not under control” at last report. There […]
From the OPP On Sept. 12 around 11:50 p.m., a member of the Rainy River OPP conducted a vehicle stop in the Town of Rainy River. Through conversation with the driver, the officer determined he had alcohol in his body. The driver was arrested and transported to the Rainy River […]
From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by early yesterday evening. One new fire was reported Friday evening and confirmed Saturday near Ash Bay on Rainy Lake. Fort Frances Fire #78, located about 35 km north of Fort Frances, later was declared “out” at 0.1 […]
Staff An exhibit marking the Fort Frances Museum’s 40th anniversary will open this week, kicking off with a wine-and-cheese reception this Wednesday (Sept. 19) from 4-7 p.m. Museum curator Sherry George said the new exhibit also recognizes the 120th anniversary of the building which houses the museum. Some residents may […]
From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by early yesterday evening. Thunder Bay Fire #76 was found by an MNRF helicopter working on a nearby fire south of Whitewater Lake in Wabakimi Provincial Park, about 260 km north of Thunder Bay. The 0.1-hectare, lightning-caused fire […]
Staff The club championships at Kitchen Creek is expected to run as planned this Sunday (Sept. 16), with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Divisions include men’s, ladies’, seniors’, and juniors’ for a cost of $20/person. To sign up, call the Kitchen Creek pro shop at 274-4653 or drop by in […]
Staff A consistent number of players at practice this week means the Muskie football team will be able to play its game tomorrow against the host Tec Voc Hornets. “We are good to go,” Muskie head coach Mike Cuzzolino told the Times this morning. The Muskies were forced to cancel […]
