The Town of Fort Frances’ Linda Carmody pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for September this morning. Chris Hayes of Fort Frances is the winner of a trip to Cuba, valued at $4,000. Next month’s draw is for a trip to […]
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Volunteers and Kenora and Rainy River Districts (KRRD) Child and Family Services staff take a moment to show off some of the roughly 209 backpacks collected as part of the annual Backpacks for Kids donation drive on Monday morning. The drive has been going since early July and is the […]
This week we sat down with Keelan Hall driver of the #3H Wissota Midwest Modified. What is your favourite race track food? From the canteen it’s smokies but if I’m making food after the races it’s definitely BBQ steaks. At what age did you start racing? I started when I […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
One Alberta man is crossing the country by horseback to help raise awareness of myriad issues facing Indigenous people. Dean Cunningham is from Gift Lake Metis Settlement in Alberta. Since May, he has been making his way towards Ottawa to bring awareness of Indigenous issues to more people and demand […]
Little Muffin (AKA Mika) was rescued off the streets and adopted by a loving family, thanks to Best for Kitty. However, without help, he may be one of the last. Best for Kitty is putting out an urgent call for foster homes – without help, the rescue organization may be […]
A participant in the Seven Generations Creativity Camp assembles a ribbon skirt in the school’s Makerspace. The weekly camps have been teaching participlants a wide variety of skills throughout the summer. Look for a story on the Creativity Camps in this Wednesday’s Times. – Daniel Adam photo
Heavy smoke could be seen across the river in Ranier, Minn. yesterday evening. According to the Rainy Lake Gazette, the plumes of smoke were from a fire reported at 5:11 p.m. at Northernaire Houseboats. When fire crews arrived, the main office/home at Northernaire was fully engulfed in flames. Two victims […]
Two onlookers eagerly await parading vehicles to toss them treats on Front St. in Emo during the Fall Fair parade on Saturday, August 20. —Daniel Adam photo
Proud cattle and horse owners alike showed off their animals at the District Fair this past weekend. With various beef shows, and the 4-H members selling their pride-and-joy steers, there was lots of bovine entertainment. The equines were on full display at the horse arena with miniature, light, and draft […]
The Fair paraded down Front St. in Emo this past weekend, showcasing the Fair Queen, Mini King, vintage and modern cars, mascots, firetrucks, tractors, floats, and more! —Daniel Adam photos
The District had plenty to celebrate this weekend, with the return of the annual Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair. The annual event was in its full form, for the first time since before the Covid pandemic, including midway, 4-H steer auction, rides, games, animals and food booths. Highlights […]
This week we sat down with Patrick Davis driver of the #10D Wissota Midwest Modified. What is your favourite race track food? My favourite is taco in a Bag whenever it’s available. At what age did you start racing? I started racing at 43. Why did you start racing? My […]
