The Friends of the Museum are hoping to display an important piece of Fort Frances history along the waterfront, next to the Hallett. The Owandem, a small tugboat with strong ties to the town’s logging history, has been restored following the group’s fundraising of $12,000, in conjunction with the Fort […]
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Sam Odrowski
Excavations at ancient burial mounds from the 1950s to 1970s have caused anxiety and a sense of disrespect in a local Ojibwe community. The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) dug up artifacts and the remains of ancestors who were in burial mounds dating back roughly 1,000 years at Rainy River First […]
From the NWHU
On Oct. 17, edible cannabis products, cannabis extracts, and cannabis topicals become legal in Canada. There are different ways to consume cannabis including smoking, vaping, cooking in foods or drinking infused beverages. Any food or drink item that includes compounds of THC and/or CBD (tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabinol), are considered an […]
Sam Odrowski
Trying to complete high school or get a higher level of education as an adult can seem like a daunting task. But Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA), a non-profit agency funded through the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU), has helped eliminate some of the intimidation by assisting adults […]
Ken Kellar
One of the biggest nights in Borderland is set to make its return this weekend. The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is holding its annual fall gala at the Copper River Inn this Saturday, and Foundation director Allison Cox shared that the team has been hard at work to ensure […]
Sam Odrowski
Voters in the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding followed suit with much of the rest of Canada, keeping the Liberals in power here for another four years. Following a term served by Don Rusnak, who did not seek re-election this year, new liberal MP Marcus Powlowski secured 14,336 votes, beating runner […]
Barb Everett
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The Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary to Br. #29 met on Oct. 9. Evening started with a delicious pot luck supper at 6 p.m. So many good cooks and bakers. Meeting was brought to order at 7:05 p.m. by president Alfreda Easton Minutes of the Sept. 11 general meeting and the Oct. […]
From the Ontario Dental Association
It’s that time of year again! Kids are counting down the moments until they get dressed up and roam their neighbourhoods in search of free candy. And you know adults have already started sneaking mini-sized treats at home or the office. Dentists are well aware of all the Halloween candy […]
Press Release
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members from Rainy River District were expected to hold confidential members’ meetings and central strike votes today (Oct. 23). Meetings were held in Fort Frances and Atikokan. “ETFO’s goal is to reach an agreement at the central bargaining table without having to take job […]
Ken Kellar
Following a few delays, a new move-in date for students attending the new St. Mary School in Fort Frances has been locked in. At the Northwest Catholic District School Board’s monthly meeting last Tuesday, it was announced that students and staff would be making the move to the new facility […]
Ken Kellar The new music and arts space at St. Mary School is another of the rooms that looks almost ready to welcome students. The storage area along the back wall has custom designed spaces for the different instruments and cases that will be used.
Ann Guba, left, joined her mother, Adelia Guba, for sandwiches and tea at the annual Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary fall tea, bazaar and bake sale at the Emo Legion on Friday. -Sam Odrowski photos
