Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As news headlines speculate about food shortages and disrupted supply chains, one local business is ramping up to keep Canadian tables full. Since February, Emo Feeds has been working with CN rail, to increase access to the world’s markets for local grain farmers. The farm supply business has secured access […]
When it comes to Gospel Music, few are more steadfast than Willie and Rodi Longnecker. And while Social Distancing may have curbed their ability to hold their long time Gospel singing gatherings, it certainly has not silenced them. . . just detoured them a little on their journey. The Longneckers, […]
A pair of local sisters are doing their part to help lift the spirits of residents on both sides of the border during these unprecedented times. Cassandra Armstrong, 9, and Callahan Armstrong, 18, are sharing their gifts in music, dance and storytelling over the last three-plus weeks over the internet […]
Message from the President: We hope that everyone is doing well during these uncertain and unprecedented times during this COVID-19 pandemic. We made the difficult decision to cancel our banquet and year end awards ceremony this year. This came with much disappointment and heartache as we feel the year end […]
While this COVID19 and social distancing has certainly thrown a monkey wrench into the works the RRWT and the RRBB Lions Club are not throwing in the towel. We are five months away from the scheduled date of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament, Sept 17-19, 2020 and although border travel […]
THUNDER BAY, Ont. -On Thursday, the SIJHL announced that three members of the Wisconsin Lumberjacks have earned themselves the opportunity to attend college and play NCAA Division III hockey next season. Goaltender Matt Fitzgerald will be heading to Concordia College in Moorhead, Mn. to join the Cobbers program, who compete […]
The longer this COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the more popular events in the Rainy River District are being forced to be cancelled. The annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is the latest casualty as the organizing committee decided last Wednesday to axe this year’s tournament. The 26th-edition of the three-day […]
THUNDER BAY, Ont.—The SIJHL announced yesterday that Fort Frances Lakers’ head coach and general manager Wayne Strachan has been named the recipient of its prestigious Gary Cook Memorial Award for the 2019-20 season. This distinguished honour is presented annually by the SIJHL to an individual in recognition of their efforts, […]
There is no doubt that our daily lives have changed dramatically over the past few months. The COVID-19 outbreak has ushered in emergency actions from governments around the world at a pace unseen before. And while we continue to adapt to the ever-changing situation to combat the COVID-19 virus, I […]
Several local rural businesses are continuing to practice safety procedures regarding the Covid 19 Virus. DevLynn’s continues to allow only four customers in the store at a time Tompkins is doing “curb side pick up.” with only one person being allowed in the store at a time, allowing that customer […]
John Sawatzky Emo Feeds has realized a five-year dream, to ship local grain by rail. The change will being a cost-effective transportation method to the region, which will enable Rainy River farmers to expand production, access new markets and bring in needed supplies.
Submitted photo Paisley and Connor McTavish are making friends with the birds. They downloaded plans they found online, and built a birdhouse with their Grandpa Doug McTavish. What has your family been doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a picture and send it to us at tips@fortfrances.com, so we […]
