Danielle Hammond Graduates at Fort Frances High School ended a strange and difficult year with a unique event last week, as the school held five special socially distancing safe graduation ceremonies in the high school parking lot. Graduates were seated in a row in the parking lot, with their families […]
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New Gold Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Artemis Gold Inc. to divest its Blackwater Project, located in B.C. Under the terms of the Agreement – which is still subject to closing conditions, including Artemis shareholder approval and required regulatory approvals – New Gold […]
Ken Kellar
A highlight during the holiday season, this year’s Christmas Cantata is not to be. Diane Maxey made the decision to cancel the annual Christmas tradition last week, saying in a call to the Times that it was a sad decision to make, but not a difficult one. “It’s for the […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
Win me! No! Not the lovely Hannah…. But the Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon Boat. This is the grand prize being raffled by the Rainy River Baudette Border Lions Club at this year’s Rainy River Walleye Tournament, September 19, 2020. The Club took delivery of this unit in June and is […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
In Northern Ontario we have some rare beauties. One of them found this time of year if you look hard enough is the Showy Lady’s Slipper (Cypripedium reginae). It is one of our native orchids and can be found in moist shaded areas along roadside ditches and forest edges from […]
Ken Kelar More than 70 vehicles and hundreds of supporters gathered to take part in peaceful demonstration of Pride in Emo on Saturday morning. The event was organized by Borderland Pride, with supporters coming from across the region. Due to COVID-19, a traditional Pride march gave way to a COVID […]
Bassmaster photo Rough water conditions happen if you fish frequently. My travels to the Great Lakes have taught me a lot about driving in rough conditions. This photo was from the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair in September 2019.
Facebook photo The Borderland Racing Association will be shaking off the cobwebs and kicking up the dust this weekend, in the first practice session of the season. Although no spectators will be allowed on site, drivers will be hitting the track starting July 11 for a new season of auto […]
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The engines will be roaring to life this weekend at Emo Speedway, but the stands will remain silent. The Borderland Racing Association will be holding its first race of the season on July 11, with a practice scheduled for this Saturday. However, due to COVID-19, spectators are not being allowed […]
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Thunder Bay, Ont. – Bryan Graham, who has served as the commissioner for the Superior International Junior Hockey League since 2014, has ended his term as league commissioner. The SIJHL will immediately begin a national search for the commissioner’s position, led by an internal hiring committee. Details and further information […]
Submitted Brande Bliss and daughter Abi Bliss Kelly sharing a nice dip in the lake with their horses. What has your family been doing to stay active during COVID-19? Take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with other readers. Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
The Associated Press BRACKLEY, England — Mercedes announced Monday that it will race in all-black cars for the 2020 Formula One season as it pledges to fight racism and improve team diversity. Six-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas will also race in black overalls for the […]
