Logs were loaded onto a CNR rail car in the “Cedar Yard” in La Vallee. Ahrens believes the logs likely were going to be used by CNR as telegraph poles. –Photos from the William Tener collection
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A snapshot of an organized community event involving various competitions–including bag racing–in front of the La Vallee Hotel back on Aug. 16, 1905.
Duane Hicks The new youth division of the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is getting kids active outdoors. The “Yeti Squad,” which was organized by Tara and Brian Tolley, got started in January to introduce youths aged seven-12 to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. “The Yeti Squad was started in order […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture is bringing “Ag Day” back to the district. It will take place Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Organizer and RRFA member Lisa Teeple said this is a revitalization of an annual event held in the district […]
Press Release On Friday (March 17), the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day tea. As such, this is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon how “lucky” we are for all of the amazing things this organization has done for its community over the past 30 […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent If you haven’t been to one before, this month’s “Country Jam” at the Emo Legion just may prove to be the best in a while. New musicians will be on hand, former musicians are returning, and young performers will be making another appearance. If you like to […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent There is a bustle of excitement this week as Rainy River District hosts the OFSAA ‘A’/’AA’ boys’ hockey championship. On Monday, I saw several tour buses pulling into Fort Frances to take part. Best wishes to all the players making up our Muskie team. You have the […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for March 19-25 were Jeremy Wadge (Headingley, Man.), Gladys Jolicouer (Stratton), Scott McLean (St. Albert, Alta.), Yenta Davidson (Fort Frances), Margaret Kreger (Fort Frances), Jacob Inkster (Kelowna, B.C.), and Tyler Barrett (Atikokan). Winning […]
A snowshower is likely for tonight, along with an overnight low of minus-three C (27 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy but milder, with a high of six (43) and low around minus-two (28). Partly sunny skies are forecast for Friday, along with a high of five (41) and low […]
Falls JournalWhitney Jackson For several children and their parents, one local group has created friendships, sparked growth, and embraced differences. Ten-year-old Matthew Strickland and his family of Fort Frances are among those who have been positively changed by the International Falls Autism Support Group, which meets each Tuesday from 6-7:30 […]
Staff It may be all over but the crying for the Muskie boys’ hockey team. Power-play goals by Matthew Mines in the second period and Saul Van Der Zalm in the third lifted the seventh-ranked Holy Cross Raiders (St. Catharines) to a 2-0 victory this morning over top-seeded and defending […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Museum has received a boon from the Archives of Ontario in the form of a collection of pioneer photography by late Devlin resident William Tener. And now local resident and historian Merv Ahrens is in process of using a selection of those images for a […]
