Haley Anderson Perhaps those who didn’t attend the annual open house at the Emo Agricultural Research Station last Thursday evening were just as much of an indicator to the state of agriculture in the district as those who did. The event historically has drawn dozens of community members and specialists […]
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Joey Payeur It was like a scene straight out of “A League of Their Own.” And now with an important milestone behind them, that’s something local diamond experts truly can say they have. With the stands jammed to overflowing on a picture-perfect summer’s evening, the first Rainy River District Women’s […]
Haley Anderson EMF Nutrition rep Eric Busch spoke about a crop trial his company is conducting in partnership with the Emo Agricultural Research Station during the annual open house there last Thursday evening, which drew about 30 people.
Heather Latter Four-year-old Layne Gibson learned about magnets yesterday as she used “magic” marbles to paint a picture during the “Mix, Make and Move” summer camp offered by Science North. The camp, which runs all week, is taking place at J.W. Walker School here.
Haley Anderson Twins Charlie and Levi Debney, six, toured the Emo Agricultural Research Station in style during its annual open house last Thursday evening. The pair were hauled behind a tractor on a trailer through fields of experimental crops during the event, which drew about 30 people.
One of these sisters—and teammates on the Manitou Blaze—was going to come up empty on this play as Karma Andy tried to take third base against older sibling Janelle Andy in the fifth inning of the first Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League all-star game in more than 30 years […]
Joey Payeur Brandon Nolan, right, put his charges through some intricate and skill-building workout routines during Day 2 of his hockey school yesterday at the Couchiching Arena. The former Carolina Hurricanes’ centre has brought the school, which wraps up tomorrow, to “The Duke” for a second-straight year.
Staff Pat Herr of International Travel Services drew the August winner of the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw Friday. Bob and Bridget Dobranski of Fort Frances will be going to sunny Waikiki, Hawaii—a trip valued at $4,500. Next month’s trip is to Disneyland ($4,000).
Haley Anderson Volunteers Amy Anderson and Kendall Richardson helped Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce manager Annely Armstrong-Thorstad steer a dragonboat from the Sorting Gap Marina to a nearby dock Saturday. Two boats were launched in preparation for the third-annual Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival set for this Saturday (Aug. 9). […]
Staff It’s safe to swim now. Late last week, the Town of Fort Frances re-opened its beaches at the Point Park and Sunny Cove, which had been closed since mid-June due to the high water and safety concerns over current and debris. Public health inspector Brian Norris said the Northwestern […]
Staff Three new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region over the long weekend, but only one of which continues to burn. The most recent was Red Lake Fire #21—a lightning-caused blaze confirmed yesterday. It currently is listed as “not under control” at 0.1 hectares in size. Meanwhile, Red Lake […]
Joey Payeur Laureen Peters of Al’s Racquet Stringing, right, made a push into the offensive zone against Taggs’ defender Heather Wright during Borderland Soccer League women’s division action last night. Taggs came away with an easy 11-4 win.
