British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Ryan McMahon may not have had a full house at his Tour de Fort performance on Friday night, but he played for his audience as if they were the most important people in the world. Originally scheduled to be in Fort Frances as the Fox in his […]
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-Ken Kellar photo British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Ryan McMahon may not have had a full house at his Tour de Fort performance on Friday night, but he played for his audience as if they were the most important people in the world. Originally scheduled to be in Fort Frances as the […]
Submitted Grade 3 students at Robert Moore School participated in a painting class led by Rainy River artist Shawna Grapentine on Thursday. Grapentine shared her talents with several classes there last week and the students were able to bring home their beautiful paintings. Other art projects taking place at the […]
Submitted The Emo Museum is in danger of closure if new volunteers don’t step forward to lend a hand. The facility houses thousands of artifacts, collected from across the rainy River District, depicting life for early settlers. The buildings are also host to fundraising teas, lunches and bake sales, like […]
Dr Marc Ruppenstein
Those who know me as a family doctor know me as pretty easy going. I am worried. Those who know me as a person, know I’m a new dad and that I usually avoid as much public attention as possible. I am reaching out and social media is the fastest […]
Ken Kellar
The campaign is drawing to a close, but the benefits will be wide-reaching. Walmart Fort Frances is nearing the end of its annual ‘Fight Hunger, Spark Change’ campaign which looks to support local food banks through collecting donations. The program has been running since 2011 and is a partnership with […]
Students at Robert Moore School got in one last craft before the beginning of March Break and the Government mandated school closure, as they learned about wood burning in the circle room on Friday afternoon. All students were given a heat pen and blank piece of wood to learn how […]
Submitted Grade 3 students at Robert Moore School participated in a painting class led by Rainy River artist Shawna Grapentine on Thursday. Grapentine shared her talents with several classes there last week and the students were able to bring home their beautiful paintings. Other art projects taking place at the […]
Jamie Mountain Despite many stores and services being shut down right now, the local Neighbours Modern Diner, along with several other local restaurants, are open and ready to serve takeout to the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ford Government made an order declaring an emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
With the COVID-19 restraints happenings have been cancelled throughout the entire district. Just some I’ve recently heard of are the Emo Legion Branch #99 will close their club room and cancel all Legion events. TOPS will not hold a meeting until April 13. Another event cancelled is the retirement celebration […]
(ORILLIA, ON)–The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is taking action to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by restricting the access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province until further notice. The OPP is committed to the health and safety of its members and the public. OPP facilities remain […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondence
Emo correspondence
A number of events and meetings have been cancelled or postponed until a later date. The Coffee House which was to be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit at the end of the month will be rescheduled for a later date. Also the Country Jam in Barwick is […]
