Voyageurs National park has earned Dark Sky certification, for its spectacular night skies, free of light pollution. Quetico Provincial Park is also seeking certification, and expected to join Voyageurs as a Dark Sky Park in the next few months. – Erik Frenstad photo
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Natali Trivuncic
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Staff Writer
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced two new cases in the Rainy River district on Monday and Tuesday. The two cases in Rainy River are not related but both cases are related to out of region travel. Of the five new cases in the area, three were travel related, one […]
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Voyageurs National Park, Voyageurs Conservancy, and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) are pleased to announce the certification of Voyageurs National Park as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes Voyageurs National Park for the exceptional quality of its dark night skies and for the park’s commitment to preserving darkness […]
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At a Special Board Meeting on December 8, 2020, the Rainy River District School Board appointed Carla Magisano to fill the vacant seat in the west end of the District, previously held by David Loewen. At its November meeting, the Board accepted Loewen’s resignation and declared the Trustee seat vacant […]
The clear cut areas are where we focus a lot of our hunting time offer some pretty sunsets. While void of natural trees, these areas provide great forage for moose as the quickly regrow. Have a great week, stay warm today! – Jeff Gustafson photo
The Fort Frances Lakers have introduced a lottery system to sell tickets for future games. The team is currently in a bubble with the Kenora Thistles. – Facebook photo
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Worried about not being fast enough to buy one of the 50 coveted tickets for the Lakers games? Worry no more! The team has decided to move to a lottery system to select spectators going forward. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the Lakers are currently only able to allow 50 […]
Sai’zha Norwegian #16 Age: 17Hometown: Fort Frances, OPosition: F Shoots: LLast Team Played: Warroad High SchoolFavourite NHL Player: Auston MatthewsBest Hockey Memory: Playing in the Minnesota High School Hockey State TournamentFuture Hockey Plans: Continue to play Junior hockeyFuture School/Career Goals: attend university“In my spare time I like golfing and hanging […]
With the right precautions, in-person – but still safe and socially distanced – workshops can go ahead in town, like this floral arranging workshop that was held by the Fort Frances Museum at the Metis Hall last Saturday. Local artist Jenny Coates virtually led a handful of crafters through the […]
Lenore Cates
The monthly meeting of the executive for the LVGHA was held on December 7th with eight members attending. Five attended in person and three attended virtually. Regretfully there are still some vacancies to be filled for the executive. Positions available are : Vice- President, Treasurer for 2021/ 22, Foundation […]
The Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists are looking for individuals to participate in the annual Christmas Birch Count, which will take place December 19. Head out on your own, or bring your social bubble! You can even participate from home with your own backyard feeder. For more information or to […]
Staff The cosmos are sending a Christmas present to stargazers this year. A great conjunction will take place December 21 – that’s when gas giants Saturn and Jupiter appear at their closest in the night sky. It’s an event which repeats every 19.6 years. The 2020 event is particularly special, […]
