A bunch of quirky kids (played by adults) take to the stage for Row i Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a comedy musical directed by Trevor Barker and set to run this week at the Knox United Church in Fort Frances. The musical centres around […]
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The organizers of the Railroad Daze activities received some deflating news late Tuesday from Warrant’s representative. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the group is unable to perform on Saturday July 20. All tickets for Saturday July 20th are currently being refunded. With the help of our booking agency, Canadian Classic Rock, […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society is gearing up for the RCMP Musical Ride, and they need help to make this event a huge success! Volunteer Opportunities: Whether you can spare a few hours or the whole day, your assistance will make a big difference. This is a fantastic opportunity […]
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Ignace has elected to continue as a willing host of a proposed Deep Geological Repository for spent nuclear fuel. At a Special Meeting on July 10, Ignace council unanimously accepted the recommendation of the Willingness Ad Hoc Committee to proceed as a willing host for the DGR. Ignace is the […]
Louis Bergeron
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
The senior centre of Fort Frances has asked the town’s administration to modify current parking regulations to allow increased access to the centre. “We’ve got a very small parking lot here and people tend to park on both sides of the road,” said Cindy Noble, senior centre manager. “They’re getting […]
In the Tuesday Bulletin, we indicated that the Memorial Sports Centre pool may be open starting Sunday, July 14. The pool does not in fact open until the morning of Monday, July 15. We regret any confusion this may have caused.
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
The city and province rolled out a new downtown safety plan on Tuesday that the mayor and premier say will balance the need for compassion for those who are struggling, with the need for enforcement and growing calls for improved safety in Winnipeg’s downtown core. “The city of Winnipeg and […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – A nearly $2-million Northern Ontario Heritage Fund announcement was music to Chief Chris Skead’s ears. “It’s a great announcement, for sure,” the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation chief said Tuesday. “And it’s definitely going to go a long way in our community.” Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River, announced Monday […]
By Katie Nicholls
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Two beadwork artists can now say they’ve had pieces shown at an international art gallery. Justine Gustafson and Jean Marshall, residents of Fort William First Nation, both have pieces in the Radical Stitch show at the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition showcases bead and […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
At first blush, a relationship between water melon and firefighting seems slightly obscure, unless one focuses on their shared connection with water. Firefighters need it to put out fires, and water melon is more than 90 per cent H20. So perhaps it’s no coincidence a fundraiser for Conmee’s fire department […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 20 C (68 F). Tomorrow will be sunny in the afternoon with a mix of sun and cloud and a chance showers and risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon with a high of 30 (86) and a low of 20 (68). […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
If you’re bored this summer and looking for something to do or learn, Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has you covered. The institute has myriad events planned for the summer, from workshops to help learn new skills, demonstrations of different techniques, as well as opportunities to just relax and enjoy […]
