FORT FRANCES—Local union representatives told town council Monday night that they felt Abitibi-Consolidated having a hydro-generation company here could have dire consequences for the pulp and paper mill. CEP 92 recording secretary Allan T. Bedard, who has filed an appeal of the decision made by the town’s committee of adjustment […]
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MUD LAKE CITY—More than 650 people from across the region braved the heat Sunday to attend the eighth-annual music fest at Mud Lake City—a museum-type village located south of Devlin. But Mud Lake City owner Betty Salchert noted there definitely were more attendees than that. In fact, they may have […]
The best lessons often are learned in the face of tough opposition. The Sight & Sound Wolves took several valuable lessons away from the North American Fastpitch Association (NAFA) World Series in Appleton and Kimberly, Wis. over past weekend. Foremost amongst the teachings? “We can be competitive down there,” infielder […]
While today marks the first day back to school for students across the district, it also is the very first day for the youngest ones—the three- and four-year-olds entering kindergarten. For them, the first day of school can be scary. But the Rainy River District School Board tries to lessen […]
Council agreed Monday night to try and get University of Manitoba architecture students to come here in the future and lend their skills to local development projects, such as those in the Downtown Core committee’s report. A report from Planning and Development Superintendent Rick Hallam said the Planning and Development […]
FORT FRANCES—Through a combination of cuts and transfers from reserves, the Rainy River District School Board was able to pass a balanced budget at a special meeting Tuesday night—but not without hesitation. “I don’t think any one of us is happy with this budget. I think we will pass it […]
Emo residents soon will be paying $7 more every two months for their water, sewer, and garbage services after council approved the increases at its regular meeting last Tuesday night at the community centre. Reeve Ed Carlson had proposed the rate hikes during a public meeting beforehand, which attracted nearly […]
Dale LaBelle and Karl Howells are hoping the third time is lucky. The pair of anglers, from Devlin and Fort Frances, respectively, were the runners-up at the second-annual International Falls Bass Championship that wrapped up Saturday—an improvement of one spot from their third-place finish in the inaugural event a year […]
The mark of a true champion is not how an athlete performs on their best day, but rather how they perform when they are struggling. Jean Dick displayed her championship ability on Sunday at the inaugural Heron Landing Ladies Open golf tournament. Dick persevered through what was admittedly not her […]
The McGuinty government is expanding its support for small, northern, and rural colleges to ensure more students have the opportunity to study and succeed at post-secondary institutions, Training, Colleges, and Universities minister Chris Bentley announced Monday. “We are on the side of hard-working Ontario families who want their sons and […]
A ’50s and ’60s rock ’n roll dance, also featuring an Elvis contest and ’50s costumes, will be held Friday, Sept. 15 from 7-11 p.m. at the Emo Legion. This is a fundraiser for the Emo Public Library and the W.I. Museum. Tickets are available at the EPL and W.I. […]
The Rainy River Valley Food Council has opted to push back the date of its “Taste Local” event previously scheduled for Sept. 14. Instead, they are looking to hold it Oct. 29. “It’s right after the [Clover Valley] Farmers’ Market closes, so it’s a turning point for a lot of […]
