Emo Museum summer students Cassie VanZwol and Ted Donaldson making sure the pies were all set to go! The annual R.R District Women’s Institute Museum served a large variety of homemade pies last week at their pie sale fundraiser.
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By Darren Derendorf
Emo Speedway
Emo Speedway
After a weekend full of racing over the holiday long weekend, the heroes of the Emo Speedway spent their week repairing and preparing for another exciting night of action under the lights. With three classes of cars ready to rumble, the drivers were eager to get back on the clay, […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Three large-scale organizations have joined forces in order to move Canada’s dairy industry even further into sustainable operations. In a joint press conference that took place on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Farm Credit Canada (FCC), the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), and Lactanet, an organization that serves Canadian dairy farmers […]
—Robin McCormick photo
Mr. Gordon Woollard generously donated $5,000 to the Rainy River District Women’s Institute Museum in Emo. This donation took place last Thursday, July 7, while Mr. Woollard was attending the annual Pie and Coffee fundraiser at the museum. Mr. Woollard made the donation in memory of his late wife Margaret. […]
By Megan Walchuk
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Lakers have had a few rough years, both on and off the ice, but this year’s management team has a vision to turn things around. Lakers General Manager Luke Judson, Head Coach Tyler Miller and Communications lead Tara Allaire were in Fort Frances council chambers this week, […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
The entire district is grieving the unexpected passing of Pam Bujold (Allen). Pam was many things. Her large circle of family was truly blessed with her never-ending love and support. Pam and her husband Murnie worked hand in hand at their meat shop, cutting lawns (to perfection) moving the organ […]
By Robin McCormick
Amanda Galusha has come a long way from her childhood in the halls of Crossroads School. She has recently been accepted to have the opportunity to earn her master’s degree in Europe. Galusha returned to school at York University in 2019 to finish her degree while working full time at […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Bailey Morris navigates her way through the obstacle course at a bike workshop at Point Park yesterday afternoon. Bicycle safety was top of mind as UNFC, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and The Northwestern Health Unit came together for the event. Bike adjustments and minor repairs as well as helmet fittings […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Next week, One Hope Canada is hosting their Northern Lights Bible Day Camp in Fort Frances. Organizer Mark Mast says he’s excited to host the kids for a fun time. “We are looking forward to an exciting week of introducing children and teens to the Bible and pointing them to […]
From the OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), are ramping up enforcement and education around commercial motor vehicle safety, as part of a joint effort to address an upward trend in transport truck-involved collisions. In 2022, the OPP responded to 9,110 collisions that involved a […]
By Matteo Cimellaro
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Two First Nations near the proposed expansion of Canada’s largest nuclear power plant will not support any new projects until there is a solution to the nuclear waste problem on their territory, the Saugeen Ojibway Nation wrote in a letter to its membership obtained by Canada’s National Observer. Bruce Power, the […]
By Tazeen Inam and Brenda Jefferies
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Canada’s labour force needs skilled workers. Trained, accredited professionals who dream of finding work arrive in Canada every day. The solution may seem self-evident but is, in fact, quite complex, says an employment specialist who works with new immigrants. “There is a big difference between what newcomers expect (and perhaps […]
