From the MNRF Lower temperatures and precipitation have had a cooling effect on the regional forest fire situation. There currently are 93 active fires in the region, 63 of which are listed as “under observation,” nine as “under control,” and seven as “being held.” The other 14 are listed as […]
Local News
Staff With the nomination period having ended on Friday afternoon, here’s a rundown of just who’s running in the municipal elections across Rainy River District this fall. In the Town of Fort Frances, June Caul and Kenneth E. Perry will be campaigning to become the next mayor. Meanwhile, Wendy Brunetta, […]
Sam Odrowski New Gold Inc. has recently hired a mining contractor to work on expanding their operations underground at the Rainy River Project, with the aim of increasing yields. New Gold’s technical services manager Darrol Van Deventer said the move underground was always part of New Gold’s plan and the […]
Sam Odrowski “Everyone has the potential to save a life,” said Connie Foster, whose brother, Curtis Jourdain, received a heart transplant at Toronto General Hospital last Monday. She urges all Canadians to sign their organ donation cards, knowing firsthand how lifesaving it can be. “It’s overwhelming that someone gave him […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars It is now August and we all know what that means–it’s back to school season. And to bring in the new school year with a bang, the annual “Backpacks for Kids” campaign is underway, inviting the public to drop off supplies, backpacks or cash donations for any […]
Press Release Tennis rackets are now free to rent at the Fort Frances Public Library. The rackets can be checked out for three weeks using your library card. A variety of sizes are available and library staff can help you pick out the right one for you! “We are very […]
Sam Odrowski Some 30 farmers, producers, and folks who are curious about agriculture turned out the Emo Agricultural Research Station for the open house held there last Wednesday (July 25). Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) manager, Kim Jo Bliss didn’t let the light rain put a damper on the outdoor […]
Press Release The competition at Trenton Cadet Training Centre (TCTC) was strong this year as 112 staff cadets strived for leadership positions to hold for the duration of the summer training season. Flight Sergeant (FSgt) Courtney Sinclair from 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Fort Frances was […]
Submitted bythe United Beef Club On Saturday, July 28, the United Beef Club held their annual Funday, hosted by Ken and Mary Ann Haw. All members and leaders were present. Everyone came with their animals washed, clipped and ready to go! Neil and Ken Haw demonstrated how to groom and […]
Press Release For close to 40 years, The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra is holding a “Summer String Camp” for string players of all ages and abilities. Practices will be held at the Ranier Community Building beginning on Sunday, Aug. 12. This year, professional musicians will be coming from as far […]
Submitted bythe StewardshipYouth Rangers Hello there and Boozhoo from the 2018 Fort Frances Ogimaa Binesiiyog Stewardship Youth Rangers! We started a new project this year learning all about bats. First, we were instructed by Nathan Hopkins of the MNRF on how to construct a single-chamber bat house. We built and […]
Press Release Borealis Bards announces auditions for their upcoming fall production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” This deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash hit musical has devoured the hearts of theatre-goers for over 30 years. Raeanne Conat, veteran Borealis Bards performer and debut director, will lead the cast and […]
