Press Release Karen Connelly is an award-winning author spanning the genres of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Her writing explores topics of language, life in other cultures, dissident politics, sexuality, and trauma. Connelly’s work includes the acclaimed novel, “The Lizard Cage,” winner of Britain’s Orange Broadband New Writers Prize, and “Burmese […]
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Staff Town council will hear a presentation tonight from the Rainy River District Stewardship regarding the labelling of trees. Spokesman Tony Elders will address council regarding permission to affix small labels to local trees as part of cultural heritage tree project. While the stewardship was granted access to the town’s […]
Press Release The Border Concert Association will host its final show of the 2014-15 season on Monday (April 13) at 7 p.m. at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls. It winds up the season with a blockbuster performance by a cappella group “Six Appeal.” Swearing off instruments, this award-winning vocal […]
Duane Hicks “Going Local” paid off in a big way for Don Larson. Larson was the winner of 5,000 “Go Local” points after having his card swiped at Leon’s on Saturday while purchasing a new couch and loveseat there. His purchase helped “Go Local” reach its one millionth point. For […]
Staff Tickets are now on sale for Fort Frances Little Theatre’s latest production, “Office Hours.” The comedy, directed by Cathy Richards, will be a dinner theatre performance staged April 23-25 at the Copper River Inn. Doors will open at 6 p.m. (rush seating), with dinner to follow and then the […]
Duane Hicks Phyllis and Dale Callaghan were proud recipients of the Wilson Stewardship Award from the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation last month. The award was presented March 11, during the 12th International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum in International Falls, in recognition of their contributions in […]
Heather Latter The dip in temperatures didn’t deter hundreds of families from participating in the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s second-annual “Egg-Stravaganza” on Scott Street on Saturday. “It was a great success,” enthused Kiwanian Toey Bone, noting more than 360 youngsters stopped in at downtown businesses to receive Easter goodies. “I […]
Duane Hicks As the town awaits word of remaining funding needed to tear down and then redevelop the old Rainy Lake Hotel site, officials are taking steps in anticipation of the demolition process. Accompanied by firefighters, Chief Building Official Travis Rob was on scene last Wednesday to walk through the […]
Staff The staff at Mine Centre School are being lauded for purposefully teaching and employing strength-based practices in order to build a stronger school community. The Rainy River District School Board will present them with its monthly “Recognition of Excellence” during tonight’s meeting. Results of a survey completed by Grade […]
the OPP On Monday at 9:35 p.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle stolen from a Fort Frances residence located on the 400 block of Third Street East. On Tuesday at 2:40 p.m. Officers […]
Duane Hicks A “boom” heard and felt by area residents on Saturday evening may not have been a naturally occurring earthquake. According to Natural Resources Canada, seismic activity took place at 6:37 p.m., measuring 1.5 in magnitude at depth of five kilometres, 29 km north of Fort Frances. It is […]
Heather Latter The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, in conjunction with the local Celebrating Diversity committee, is urging the community to stand up against bullying and show your support by participating in this year’s “International Day of Pink” on Wednesday (April 8). “The Day of Pink promotes […]
