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Motorists on Hwy 17a near Kenora were treated with a rare wolf sighting over the weekend. The wolf emerged from the bush, and lingered on the road, stopping traffic for a few minutes, before returning to the trees. Grey wolves are the predominant species in northern Ontario, and typically weight […]

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 were delighted to see dozens of entrants to the annual Remembrance Day Poster and Poetry contest. They recently selected 12 entries to be forwarded to the regional competition. Pictured are students from Robert Moore School, above, and Fort Frances High School Intermediate, […]

The instrumentalists of The Merry Marching Band had families tapping their feet and getting into the music as they wowed the crowd at the Townshend Theatre last night, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, as part of the Kids and Co. season. The marching band combined catchy music inspired by different regions […]

There was plenty of Irish cheer to be had this past weekend in the Rainy River District as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were held at various times and places, to the joy of many. On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Rainycrest Auxiliary held a St. Patrick’s Day party for residents […]

Seven Generations Education Institute held a Next-Gen Showcase on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, to show off the myriad technologies it has at its disposal to enhance learning spaces, as well as to provide fun or productive services to the general public. The showcase invited the public to try their hands […]

Mark VanHeyst and Mark Hyatt think it’s easy being green. They enjoyed some laughs and great food and entertainment at the St Patrick’s Day Supper at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo. The sold out event is always a popular one for the district. For more, see A8.

Cassandra Star was recently awarded with a Silver Play Button from YouTube, for surpassing 100,000 subscribers to the channel “Cassandra and Callaghan”, which she shares with her sister Callaghan. The channel surged in popularity after a release of the viral hit, An Easter Hallelujah, released two years ago, which has […]

If you’re looking for a way to get more fresh air and exercise, or just want to spend a few minutes in nature, check out the 8th Street Trails – one of Fort Frances’ hidden gems. The trails are maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers, and are open to […]

Audiences were thrilled with Arch8’s performance of Tetris at the Townshend Theatre on Monday, March 11, 2024. The show featured plenty of music and movement, all in service of a message that says that you can fit in while staying true to yourself. Audience members were also invited onstage to […]

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, right, made a stop at Sunny Cove Camp on Tuesday to announce an NOHFC grant of almost $500,000 to assist in the rehabilitation of Russell Hall. The historic building is in need of structural repairs. Rickford was joined by several Town councillors and administration, including […]