John Sawatzky Emo Feeds has realized a five-year dream, to ship local grain by rail. The change will being a cost-effective transportation method to the region, which will enable Rainy River farmers to expand production, access new markets and bring in needed supplies.
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Submitted photo Paisley and Connor McTavish are making friends with the birds. They downloaded plans they found online, and built a birdhouse with their Grandpa Doug McTavish. What has your family been doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a picture and send it to us at tips@fortfrances.com, so we […]
Nicole Johnson Nicole Johnson and her son have been taking long walks in the fresh air, during COVID-19. His new favourite outdoor game is finding “dinosoar eggs.” What has your family been doing to stay healthy and active during COVID-19? Take along a camera, snap a picture, and send it […]
Kim Jo Bliss This little guy is enjoying a blissful life at the Kim Jo Bliss farm this Spring. Our local farms are filling up with new life, including calves, lambs and chicks. Check out all the latest happenings at the Bliss farm, in Moos from the Herd, featured every […]
Ken Kellar Earth Week is here, with Wednesday being Earth Day. We’re lucky to live in a place where nature and wilderness are all around us. If you’re out and about this week, take your camera along, snap some photos of all the beauty around us, and send it to […]
Jim Cumming Last week, Town crews and George Armstrong Construction were busy removing pilings at Front Street and Williams Ave. The submerged pilings had previously held a dock in place.
In order to bridge the communication gap between residents at Rainycrest and their families due to the strict no-visitation policy in response to COVID-19, staff at the long-term care home have begun organizing window visits. Families can call to arrange a time to come to the exterior of the home […]
The Spry Farm might be closed to visitors, but the family is still as busy as ever, taking care of their animals. Henry Spry offers a nibble of hay to Hank, the donkey. Henry and his family have been keeping busy with chores. What has your family been doing to […]
Liam Stafford has been enjoying his time off school helping out on his family farm. With calving season, he’s been on hand to help feed the newborn calves. He’s even had a chance to take a ride or two on some very patient cows! What have you and your family […]
Brecken Mann is really getting into the yardwork – literally. What have you and your family been getting into during COVID-19? Take a picture and send it to us, at tips@fortfrances.com -submitted photo
The Elliotts and their tour group explore further into China. Clockwise from left, a back street or ‘huton’ district of Old Beijing; a stone ship on the man made lake at the Summer Palace. Needless to say it does not float; Norma wearing a $100.000 plus string of golden fresh […]
