The worms are coming. Following hot on the heels of several more well-known invasive species, in the past few years scientists in Minnesota and Michigan have begun ringing the alarm bell about a new and potentially devastating invasive species. This new species has picked up a few names during its […]
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Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Vendors from across the Rainy River District exhibit their artwork including paintings, carvings, woodworks and crafts. The festival took place on Saturday in the Sioux Narrows Provincial Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There were about 20 vendors across a 1.2 kilometre trail to […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Vendors from across the Rainy River District exhibit their artwork including paintings, carvings, woodworks and crafts. The festival took place on Saturday in the Sioux Narrows Provincial Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There were about 20 vendors across a 1.2 kilometre trail to […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Vendors from across the Rainy River District exhibit their artwork including paintings, carvings, woodworks and crafts. The festival took place on Saturday in the Sioux Narrows Provincial Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There were about 20 vendors across a 1.2 kilometre trail to […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Vendors from across the Rainy River District exhibit their artwork including paintings, carvings, woodworks and crafts. The festival took place on Saturday in the Sioux Narrows Provincial Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There were about 20 vendors across a 1.2 kilometre trail to […]
Merna Emara photos Vendors from across the Rainy River District exhibit their artwork including paintings, carvings, woodworks and crafts. The festival took place on Saturday in the Sioux Narrows Provincial Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There were about 20 vendors across a 1.2 kilometre trail to allow for […]
Ken Kellar
It’s been a difficult year for everyone, and so a local organization is making sure that it recognizes and celebrates the hard work of its employees, even if that recognition might look different than it has in years past. This week marks Developmental Service Professional (DSP) appreciation week, and where […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Jennifer Stoyka was visiting her mother in Arbor Vitae, north of Pinewood, when she was confronted by a bear in her backyard during a garbage run. Stoyka said she lives in B.C. and just came down to visit her mother and help her with house chores. “I stepped on the […]
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Rank Producer Grade Hanging weight The grades are in. Local 4-H participants have raised and sold their steers, and local freezers are bursting with their efforts. But before the clubs can turn the page on this year’s projects, their beef was graded and ranked, before being cut and wrapped for […]
Marie Johnston/UoW-Madison photo Two different species of Asian jumping worms (Amynthas agrestis, left and Amnthas tokionesis) are on display in this photo from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Soil Science. The worms get their names from the distinctive thrashing, snake-like movements they make when disturbed. The worm on the […]
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Three volunteers joined a rescue mission, after three vessels failed to report after a One-Man Lake fishing tournament. On the evening of Sept 6, during the last day of One-Man lake Walleye Classic in Wabaseemoong First Nation, north of Kenora, three vessels failed to report to weight-in. One vessel was […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) presented Fort Frances council members the economic development activity report from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020.An invoice of $32,679.80 in services to Fort Frances was approved by council following the presentation. Tannis Drysdale, consultant at RRFDC, said during the presentation that […]
