Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Amanda Schmidt and her husband bought the Hilltop Lodge Motel in International Falls, Minnesota, in 2019 after a testament from the previous owners that they had made a good investment purchasing the border business. While Amanda and her husband saw predictions of revenue on paper, they never saw them materialize, […]
The Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances is continuing to do what it can to make sure Fort Frances’ vulnerable populations are equipped with some essentials to get through the harsh winter. Members of the Fort Frances chapter of the organization were set up at the Rainy Lake Square on Friday […]
We tend to blame our pets for many things such as the rip on the couch or the scratches on the walls and furniture. While we, as hoomans, may exaggerate blame on our pets, one thing we cannot blame them for is transmitting COVID-19 to us. With COVID-19 having been […]
As this seemingly never-ending, brutal pandemic continues to wreak havoc on all of us, there has been one bright side for the fishing community in that more people than ever before are going fishing. Over the past several months there have been a bunch of different states and provinces who […]
Welcome to the debut of “Pet of the Week”. This column is designed to feature a pet available for adoption in the Rainy River District through Paws and Claws Canada. However, before we move on to feature this week’s pet…we have news. During the coming days we will be officially […]
Following a noted absence in Fort Frances in recent years, young drivers are now once again able to learn the ins and outs of being behind the wheel of a vehicle in both a classroom and safe simulated setting. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has stepped in to begin offering […]
I had never really paid much attention to the tower along the Riverwalk. Oh, I admired it when it was silhouetted against the western sky, but it was just there. I had climbed to the top when it was at ‘The Point’; had marvelled at the view into Minnesota and […]
There’s a story to be told here. You hope that it ended well for all of the critters involved, but… probably not. Still, it’s rare to see a potential moment in the food chain captured so cleanly in the winter snow. If you’ve managed to capture an impressive moment of […]
A little social distancing couldn’t stop the International Falls Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard run. The 41 year old tradition went virtual for the first time this year. Participants were asked to run where they were, between January 16 through 31. This year, 137 people took part in the 5K, with […]
Hudson Yellowega ducked into his tunnel for some warmth while playing outside with his family on Family Day weekend. The frigid days look to be behind us for the time being. If you’re out enjoying the warmer weather, take a picture and send it to us, so we can share […]
The Out of the Cold Warming Centre is undergoing renovations to provide a Safe Beds program and other services for the community. The facility offers a Warming Centre throughout the winter months, but will be avilable for programming from a variety of agencies in the warmer months. -Merna Emara photo
