Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Before the colonization of North America by Europeans, Indigenous agriculture was wide spread but did not resemble the vast intensive agriculture of today nor the settled agriculture of many European cultures. Certainly agriculture of some Indigenous cultures like the Mayans was intensive and the settlements were permanent. But many North […]
Beef and other animal farmers in the Rainy River District can now submit applications to access a portion of the $2-million that was promised by the provincial government to help get herds through the drought conditions the area is experiencing. Announced in a joint press conference by Kenora Rainy River […]
After another considerable lockdown period, the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) has reopened and is excited to welcome patrons back through the doors. Following the Ontario government’s move to Step Three of the provincial reopening plan, the library has opened in a limited capacity from Tuesday to Thursday […]
With wildfires spreading through the region, the Fort Frances Airport has been busy selling fuel and setting sales records in June and July. Tom Batiuk, airport supervisor, said the airport has been very busy this year with the dry conditions and the wildfires that have been burning in the region. […]
Revco Carpet’s Dave Woodgate pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for August on Tuesday morning. Jack Hamilton and Sarah Strain were the winners of a Rocky Mountain Coach Tour valued at $4,400. September’s draw is for a Newfoundland Self-Drive trip ($3,800). –Ken Kellar […]
When early spring rolls around, the perils of winter are washed away by the sounds of live music and the anticipation of warmer weather. Due to pandemic-mandated restrictions, live music has been put on hold but not for much longer as Tour de Fort returns on Aug. 14 for their […]
There are the lucky few who have known what they want to be from a young age but for most of us, it is a case of trial and error. For Rebecca Webb, financial planning consultant, it meant going across the globe to realize where she belonged. There are the […]
She knew from a very young age that she wanted to have a job with an element of excitement and where she could help people daily. It was because of a summer job at the OPP regional headquarters in Thunder Bay that Sgt. Ann McEwen found her true calling and […]
A slate of four contestants have put their name forward to compete in the Emo Fair Queen competition. The 2021 Queen will be crowned Thursday, August 19, at 7 p.m. on the small stage of the fair grounds. Follow their journey through the competition in upcoming editions of the Times. […]
Hello! My name is Georgia Romyn and I am a 2021 fair queen contestant. I am 13 years old and will be going into grade 9 at the Rainy River High School this fall. I live in Stratton, Ont with my family. My parents are Colin and Melinda Romyn. I […]
Hi my name is Leah Eve Bagacki I’m one of the contestants running for the honour of being Emo Fair Queen. I would like to tell you a little bit more about myself. I’m 17 years old and I’ve grown up in the Rainy River District with my dad(Craig), mom(Ashlie) […]
Hello! My name is Makinnley McCormick. I am 14 years old and I live in Devlin with my parents and two younger brothers. I am entering Grade 9 in the fall at Fort France High School. I can’t wait for all the new opportunities high school will give me. I have decided […]
