Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The snows of early November may serve as a reminder that the Christmas season is right around the corner. The Salvation Army also wants to remind the local community that not everyone has the means to celebrate the season the same way and invites people to support those less fortunate […]
In my humble opinion all squash are pumpkins, but not all pumpkins are squash. They are members of the genus Cucurbita. And whereas Pumpkins are yellow-orange globes that are best used as jack-o-lanterns turning to rotten mush and stumbling obstacles on the doorstep every November, squash are delicious veggies that […]
I have written about some of the aspects of growing up on a small farm but have not touched on an important part, our school days in Box Alder. When I first started school, aged six, we were still living on my father’s farm two miles east so my older […]
Alice Irvine (Campbell) Alice Campbell was born in Richardson, SK, November 5, 1912. When she was 4 years old, the Campbell family, composed of four children, moved to Monitor, AB to join other family members. Her brief childhood stay there was highlighted by memories of her father, George Campbell, building […]
You may have noticed bags of cans piled in a backyard on First Street. The owners of the residence are not hoarders, they collect aluminum cans and sell them to help the Lions Club in Fort Frances. Bill Michl and his son Travis have gathered and sold over 630,000 cans […]
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary had their last monthly meeting on Oct. 13, brought to order by President Josie Miller. It was attended by 25 members. The Charter was draped in memory of departed members Kay Latonas and Martha Rogozinski. October birthday gift – Clara Stainke. Best Wishes to Barb Ogden. […]
Naicatchewenin First Nation has recognized the efforts of individuals and organizations who helped the community face the threat of a wildfire this summer. During a ceremony which also included the official opening and name reveal of the First Nation’s new health centre, Naicatchewenin chief Wayne Smith took a few moments […]
A special theatre event is heading to the Townshend theatre this weekend, aimed at supporting and raising money for musical theatre at Fort Frances High School. The concert, titled “All Together Now!” is set to run from Friday, November 12 to Sunday, November 14, is part of a special program […]
Friday in Dryden the Fort Frances Muskies upset the previously unbeaten Dryden Eagles 14 – 3 to win the NORWASSA football champion- ship. The Muskie defense shut down Dryden’s high flying passing attack throughout the game. The Eagles scored a single on the opening kick- off. In the second quarter […]
Instructor Pat Hyatt, above, led a workshop on canning deer meat last week, at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. The deer meat used was also featured in a skinning workshop at the site. Left, participant Suzette Angus packs her jar with meat and vegetables, to get ready for canning. The workshop was […]
After starting the season without much available to eat, the Fort Frances Curling club has new cooks in the kitchen. Popular local restaurant, Flint House has taken over the space. Flint House owner Duane Cridland says the Curling club approached him about filling the space. “Long story short, when they […]
Beyak Automotive took advantage of a vehicle-free sales lot to host a community ball hockey tournament on Saturday. It was a well received event, with eight teams and a wide variety of ages signing up to compete in the friendly tournament. Members of the Fort Frances Lakers were on hand […]
