Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ week-long 20th anniversary celebration at Couchinching First Nation targeted youth on Tuesday with meaningful conferences to help guide children, teens, and families down the right path. Youth of all ages were offered the opportunity to participate in Turtle Concepts empowering performance by Dave Jones “a […]
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After raising $800 for the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research during her bike ride from Fort Frances to Emo last year, local resident Marie VanUden is gearing up to make that trip again. On Aug. 28, weather permitting, she will make her trek starting from The Place and […]
With summer’s end drawing near, the Fort Frances Public Library has decided to hold another car rally adventure Thursday, Aug., 23 to cap off a summer of fun with a fundraising bang. “We figured because everyone had so much fun last time this would be a great way to […]
The Emo Speedway will host its annual Rea Memorial two-day championship this Friday and Saturday, beginning both days at 6:30 p.m. “The fair weekend is very prestigious,” explained Anthony Leek, vice-president of the Emo Speedway. “Winning it is probably one of the biggest things that can happen to you […]
The province is expanding and standardizing archery seasons for white-tailed deer as part of a sustainable wildlife management program, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay said last Thursday. “Expanding deer populations mean that we can further increase hunting opportunities in many parts of the province,” noted Ramsay. “We are also […]
The summer’s not over, yet! Don’t forget to sign up for the Kitchen Creek ladies’ golf tournament happening Saturday, Aug. 18. Registration is about 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is just $45, and you can call the Kitchen Creek pro shop at 274-GOLF (4653) […]
The 2007 Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fair is set to go. Organizing volunteers have been busy and it looks like this fair will not let you down! Four of the traditional events are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The annual cloggers contest takes place Friday morning at 9:30. Thursday […]
Join Park Guide Kyle Hudick this Friday to discover and discuss the economy and legacy of the voyageurs as he presents “Material Culture of the Fur Trade.” What could you buy with a beaver pelt? Examine some of the trade goods that passed through Voyageurs National Park and […]
The Sportsmen’s “Get Outdoors” Club spent a couple of hours Tuesday, Aug. 7 digging and removing purple loosestrife from roadside ditches near Devlin. Loosestrife is spreading quickly along roads, into fields and pasture lands, and into waterways. Each plant can produce up to 2.7 million seeds and are easily […]
The McGuinty government is continuing to help young northerners tap future opportunities by investing in career-related internships and work placements across the North, Northern Development and Mines Minister Rick Bartolucci announced yesterday. “Since 2003, our government has tackled youth out-migration by helping our young people develop their careers […]
The Rendezvous Yacht Club held its annual Kettle Falls Regatta back on Aug. 4 with a variety of wind conditions. Wind speeds varied from 0 to 35 m.p.h., coming mostly from the south but also from the southwest, southeast, and even the northeast for a short time. With the […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association announced Thursday they have hired a new manager for their Stratton sales barn. Clayton Teeple of Barwick was the successful candidate of the position foremost for his qualifications from having worked in the sales barn previously. “We’re glad that he applied,” noted RRCA secretary […]
