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e d i r P d n a l er Community BBQueer “Pride has become increasingly more important to me as I get older and more comfortable with myself. We’ve made great strides in moving towards equality - but there are still those who would rather see Pride not exist, and LGBTQ2S community members retreat into themselves. Pride isn’t just a celebration of our diversity, but a reminder that it had to be fought for in the first place. The parades came from marches, which were borne of protests.

People are still now dying every day, wishing they could live their truth. That’s why Pride is important to me - I celebrate for those who can’t!”

Caitlin Hartlen - Fort Frances

June 2-9 2019 Pride Week Schedule of Events MID MAY TO SUNDAY, JUNE 9 The Pride Mart is OPEN! Curvy Chick (256 Scott St), Fort Frances ‘The Gayest House’ Yard Décor Contest Email Your Entries to BorderlandPride@gmail.com

FRIDAY, MAY 24 6-9 pm · safeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone Recreation Centre (Broadway Ave), Rainy River Participants MUST Pre-Register: Call (807) 852-3268

SATURDAY, MAY 25 10 am · Rainy River Pride Mini-March & Health Fair Gather at Town Office (201 Atwood Ave), Rainy River;

Health Fair to follow at Rec Centre (Broadway Ave) THURSDAY, MAY 28 5-8 pm · Two-Spirit Teachings UNFC (516 Portage Ave), Fort Frances - Dinner Provided

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 10 am · Pride Week Church Service Knox United Church (340 Church St), Fort Frances

MONDAY, JUNE 3 3-5 pm · Community Living Art Studio FF Library (601 Reid Ave), Fort Frances

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 4:30 pm · Pride @ Yoga!

FF Library (601 Reid Ave), Fort Frances First-Timers and All Ages Welcome!

6:30 pm · Movie Night: Love, Scott FF Library (601 Reid Ave), Fort Frances

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 9-11 am · Pride & Awareness Breakfast FF Tribal Health (601 King’s Hwy), Fort Frances

March draws hundreds

Stephanie Hagenaars Fort Frances Times July 18, 2018 Borderland Pride made history this weekend when over 200 people crossed over the International Bridge as part of the “Passport to Pride” march in celebration of the inaugural 2018 Rainy River District and Koochiching County “Pride Week.”

Hundreds of people donning colourful shirts and hats, rainbow flags and signs of support were led by Fort Frances High School GayStraight Alliance members Macey McMillen and Raina Johnson.

The one-mile march began in Smokey Bear Park in International Falls where U.S. dignitaries and special guests offered their words and support.

After the remarks, the march was underway, heading down

6:30 pm · Workshop: Supporting LGBTQ2 Youth RRDSB (522 2nd St E), Fort Frances Open to All | Pre-Register: nancy.taggart@mail.rrdsb.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 1-8 pm · Showcase Your Pride!

UNFC (516 Portage Ave), Fort Frances Build a Pride March Banner or Flag! Youth/Families Welcome!

6 pm · Outdoor Concert: Rae Spoon Rainy Lake Square (235 Scott St), Fort Frances $ Refreshments | BYO Lawn Chair | Rain: FF Legion

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 8 pm · Fort Fabulous Drag Show!

Club 88 (248 Scott St) Fort Frances $5 CAD Admission | Ages 19+ Only | Show @ 9 PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 10:30 am · Passport to Pride March Gather at Smokey Bear Park, Int’l Falls Must Have ID for Entry to Canada | 1 Mile on Foot

11:30 am · Pride BBQ & Music by Warming Rainy Lake Square (235 Scott St), Fort Frances FREE! | Rain Location: Fort Frances Legion

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 11 am · Drag Brunch Flint House (232 Scott St), Fort Frances Buffet Brunch | Tickets Available via Facebook Event Page The full listing of events is available on Borderland Pride’s website (www.borderlandpride.org) and Facebook page (facebook.com/BorderlandPride).

3rd Street, then north towards the Canadian border.

The large group made their way across the bustling bridge, which was backlogged with cars and trucks towing boats.

After patiently making their way through Canadian customs, the march continued down Church Street for a flag ceremony at the Fort Frances Civic Centre.

And after, Borderland Pride cochairs Doug Judson and Peter Howie stood behind the podium as Judson offered a few words for the crowd.

“We have said it many times when asked about why Pride is important in small towns,” he said. “The answer is simple: Pride is most needed where its people are fewest in number, because that is where our young people, and others struggling with sexual orientation, gender identity or gender-based harassment or violence, are most vulnerable.”

Judson added that Pride—especially in small towns—is also about showing the LGBTQ2 youth that their community and authority figures, as well as various organizations and institutions around them “care about

them, accept them for the people they are and want to give them all of the love we can to grow into the best people they can be.”

Over the years, the stigma surrounding being gay or “coming out” has caused some to be bullied, and even sometimes cast aside by their families. And because of this, statistics for the rate of homeless LGBTQ2 youth, as well as those same youth who attempt or succeed in committing suicide are overwhelming.

“That is simply not good enough,” said Judson.

When the speeches were finished, the party moved to the Rainy Lake Square for a community “BBQueer” and entertainment, in partnership with the Fort Frances Museum.

Borderland Pride plans to make Pride Week an annual event, while also offering smaller events throughout the year.

Background Information ‘LGBTQ2A’ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and twospirit community and their ‘straight’ and allies.

Borderland Pride was formed after a series of community consultations and roundtables spearheaded by local organizers summer 2018.

Pride Week was officially proclaimed by the Town of Fort Frances and the City of International Falls earlier 2018, and civic leaders on both sides of the border have were invited to deliver remarks as part of the flag ceremony and Pride March on July 14, 2018.

Pride flags were distributed to the surrounding municipalities, First Nations, and downtown businesses in the Fort and Falls.

Background Information:

Contact: Douglas Judson Co-Chair (807) 861-3684 borderlandpride@gmail.com

“We are a community in transition - economically, socially, and demographically.

Celebrating Pride and highlighting our community’s values of diversity and inclusion is critical if we want it to grow, attract, and retain young people, young families, new businesses and service providers - and promise they hold for our future.”

Douglas W. Judson - Fort Frances

“Pride is not only a celebration of the LGBTQ2 community, but recognizes equality and acceptance for all people, no matter their race, age, gender or orientation. During Pride Week, it’s important to remember that there are many places - both close to home and around the world - where life is still very difficult for those who are born LGBTQ2. I’m so proud to come from a community which is making changes to become more inclusive and welcoming toward everyone.”

Jamie Pryde - Fort Frances

EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATION Rainy River District School Board is working with Egale Human Rights Trust to support diversity and inclusion for staff and students.

Put on by the Fort Frances Tribal Health Services Behavioural Health Services

FFTAHS has teamed up with Borderland Pride to celebrate Pride Week!

Many joined us for some free breakfast and socialization.

We were so excited to be a part of this!

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601 Kings Highway, Fort Frances At the breakfast, Bobbi Hudon presented on ‘Harm Reduction Within The Sex Trade and Human Trafficking’ This presentation addressed areas in which community members may be able to better serve folks who are engaged in the sex trade and/or who have a history of having been trafficked while reducing shame and stigma.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

The Rainy River District School Board strives to create welcoming, caring, respectful, safe and inclusive school environments to support all students in their academic, social and emotional growth so that they can achieve their full potential.

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POW-WOW SCHEDULES 2019 June 7-9 Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please call 807-274-2188 June 14-16 Rainy River First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please visit www.rainyriverfirstnation.ca June 21-23 Couchiching First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please visit www.couchichingfirstnation.com July 5-7 Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please call 807-484-2162 July 12-14 Naotkamegwanning First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please visit www.naotkamegwanning.net July 19-21 Seine River First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please visit www.seineriverfirstnation.ca July 26-28 Naicatchewenin First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please visit www.naicatcheweninfirstnation.ca August 9-11 Big Grassy First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please visit www.biggrassy.ca August 16-18 Big Island First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please visit www.bigisland.ca August 23-25 Lac La Croix First Nation Annual Pow Wow For more information please call 807-485-2431

Congratulations to all who come together to stage festivals and events throughout the District!

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July 1st Point Park A great time for everyone!

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Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce

QUEST FOR THE BEST Petting Zoo Saturday, July 20 Noon-4 p.m.

Singing Competition Friday, July 19

Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship

Early Iron Car Club

SHOW & SHINE Saturday, July 20

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. along the waterfront

RAINY LAKE MARKET - Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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June 6th (6:00pm) Rainy Lake Concert Series: Rae Spoon June 8th (11:30am) PRIDE BBQ & Music by Warming June 13th (6:00pm) Doug Judson June 20th (9:00pm) Rainy Lake Movie Night Series: TBD June 21st (6:00pm) Yoga June 27th (5:00pm) - High School Graduation Photo Booth

JULY

July 4th (6:00pm) Melody McIver July 11th (6:00pm) Rainy Lake Concert Series: Kings of None July 22nd (6:00pm) Festival of India July 25th (9:00pm) Rainy Lake Movie Night Series: TBD Rainy Lake Concert Series Sponsors:

August 1st (6:00pm) Rough Cut Pine August 8th Concert Sponsored by Tour de Fort August 15th (6:00pm) Rainy Lake Concert Series: Dylan Ossachuk August 22nd (8:30pm) Rainy Lake Movie Night Series: TBD August 29th (6:00pm) Andusro

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September 12th (6:00pm) Rainy Lake Concert Series: Distant Legacy September 19th (7:30pm) Rainy Lake Movie Night Series: TBD

Kings of None - July 11th

Festival of India Sponsors: VALA (Valley Adult Learning Association) Husky, Town of Fort Frances Rainy River Future Development Corporation

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With personal one-on-one shopping experiences, restaurants, boutiques and specialty stores, keeping your money where your heart is not only generates growth in our small downtown businesses, but creates a strong sense of community and preserves our diverse, local character.

Scott Street Summer

By spending your money where your heart is, you support our downtown businesses in the heart of Fort Frances.

CELEBRATION!

DOWNTOWN DIRECTORY 100-300 BLOCKS OF SCOTT ST Restaurants Medical Flint House From The Grind Up Mr. Sub The Lighthouse Mekong LeHoa Gartch’s Pub Dominos

Lidkea Optometrist Locker Optometrist Pharmasave Sunset Medical Supplies Shoppers Drug Mart Rainy River Cannabis Collective NWHU Victim Services

Other Services

Shopping

Salvation Army Thrift Store The UPS Store Good Impressions Barry Jackson - Sunlife Diana’s Needle Art Embroidery Good Impressions Fort Frances Family Centre -Legal Clinic International Travel NCDS CFOB 93.1 The Border Generations Vape The Sleepy Owl

(Listed Alphabetically) A Buck or Two Betty’s of Fort Frances Curvy Chick Fort Floral Ink Spotz Apparel Kenton Creations Leon’s Furniture Living Art Emporium Lowery’s Basics McTaggarts Melinda’s Unique Boutique Northwoods Gallery & Gifts

Shopping

(Listed Alphabetically) Pharmasave Taggs Source For Sports The Bargain Shop Warehouse One 4 Your Pets

Salons (Listed Alphabetically) A Little Off The Top Bombshell Prime Cuts Shear Serenity Simplicity Stylush Salon The Den

Banks TD Canada Trust CIBC Royal Bank

Join us on the Great Canadian Main Street for our

SCOTT STREET SUMMER CELEBRATION THURSDAY, JULY 11TH - 9AM TO 1PM

FANTASTIC SIDEWALK SALES

FUN FOR THE KIDS! FACE PAINTING! GAMES!

VENDORS & ARTISANS GREAT RESTAURANT CHOICES Family Fun brought to you by The Downtown BIA

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Shop, dine, and play like a local. Discover the best local spots. Visit restaurants, salons, stores and more!

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Don’t let your summFind enriching product and Come find a special keepsake from our expansive selection of Canadian souvenirs.

We offer Pendleton, Manitobah Mukluks and a ton of other wonderful First Nations gifts; many of our collections are influenced by First Nations culture.

Books to interest everyone including a focus on books about Northwestern Ontario. Toys and games for all ages; Play = Learning!

Shop our boutique of women’s fashions, and unique collection of crafting supplies; keeping in mind Betty’s (the original Betty!) belief that creating is good for the soul.

activities for the whole family!

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Rainy River, Ontario Located at the end (or begininng?) of Highway 11, on the border to the U.S. via a toll-free international bridge.

THINGS TO SEE • Rainy River Heritage Museum featuring a 4008 Locomotive and train car offering railroad history.

• Hannam Park with a sandy beach, volleyball court, playground, floating dock, wading pool with water slide.

• Shopping and restaurants.

• Boat launch

Barwick & Located on Hi THINGS TO S • Lighthouse a Rainy River • RV Park locat • Restaurant • St. Paul’s Her • Museum • Boat launch Norlund Ch Located just w of the smalles

Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre Located on Highway 11 in Stratton on Ross Road this is a significant centre of early Ojibway habitation and cerimonial burial. manitoumounds.com THINGS TO SEE • Interpretative Centre • Burial Mounds, tours available • Aquarium featuring sturgeon • Roundhouse • Restaurant & Gift Shop

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Emo, Ontario Located on of Highway 11 with the main street along the banks of the Rainy River. twspemo.on.ca THINGS TO SEE • Spray Park • Park and picnic area • Walking trails • Stock Car Races every Saturday night (weather permitting) • Shopping & Restaurants • Boat launch

Fort Frances, Ontario Located on the border to the U.S. via an international bridge. fortfrances.com THINGS TO SEE • Hallet Tug Boat tour • Climb the Lookout Tower • Fort Frances Museum • See the moose in the Information Centre • Sit in the big chair or enjoy the beach at the Point Park • Waterfront walk along the Sorting Gap Marina • Shopping and restaurants • Ongoing events at the Rainy Lake Square • Several boat launches • Golf courses located both east and west of town Noden Causeway Located to the east of Fort Frances is a three and a half mile long island hopping bridge offering an amazing view of Rainy Lake.

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Mermaid, Rainy Lake Located in Silver Island Narrows on Rainy Lake, the mermaid was constructed in the 1930’s and is only accessible by boat.

White Otter Castle Located 64 km north of Atikokan and is accessible by boat or plane. A magnificent three-storey castle built on the shore of White Otter Lake built by the legendary Jimmy McOuat.

Atikokan, Ontario Located on Highway 11, halfway between Thunder Bay and Fort Frances. atikokaninfo.com THINGS TO SEE • Atikokan Centennial Museum and Historical Park • Little Falls Golf Course • Little Falls waterfall, picnic area, swimming • Walleye Fish Hatchery Tours • Charleson Recreation Area offers opportunities for motocrossers, 4-wheelers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, anglers, hikers, picnickers, extensive trail system, events throughout the year • Restaurants and shopping • Boat launches

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Be sure to see this historic exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum this summer!

Museums in the Rainy River District ATIKOKAN: Atikokan Centennial Museum 204 Main Street East 807-597-6585 Open May-December Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

By appointment evenings & weekends. atikokan.ca or on facebook Featuring local history exhibits, regional rock samples, a 12,000 year old Barren Ground Caribou antler and the Shevlin-Clarke logging locomotive. Large artifacts from lumber and mining sites are on display throughout the town and at the Heritage Park, accessible by a foot bridge beside the museum.

FORT FRANCES: Fort Frances Museum 259 Scott Street 807-274-7891 Hours: Mid May-Sept. 2 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily fortfrances.ca or on facebook

A 150-year old mystery

C. S. I. The Arctic

When Sir John Franklin’s two ships Erebus and Terror sailed from England in 1845 they were part of a long line of British expeditions that had searched for the Northwest Passage for four hundred years.

The Passage was believed to be a short cut from England to the Orient. Such a short cut would avoid the long trek around South America, speeding up and improving trade.

Franklin never found the Passage. In fact, his entire crew perished under mysterious circumstances. Despite numerous rescue attempts and later recovery missions that continued over 160 years, the Erebus and Terror remained lost in the ice, until September 2014 when the Erebus was finally found.

The Franklin Expedition was the most sophisticated and well-equipped Arctic expedition that had been outfitted to that date. They felt ready for anything the Arctic could muster, and then some.

A Present Pre-occupation

Exhibits that depict the story of man and nature as it relates to the history of Fort Frances and the surrounding Rainy River District.

Ongoing travelling exhibits as well as programming throughout the summer.

Thanks to the work of forensic archaeologists, Inuit assistance and Arctic scientists, we are on our way to solving this Polar mystery, while we continue to explore this important part of our land.

Growing concerns about climate change make it increasingly important to understand the Arctic regions and Polar history. It is a history that is primarily told through the exploits of explorers like those of the Franklin expedition and those who searched the Arctic for them.

The Hallett Sorting Gap Marina The largest, most powerful boat on Rainy Lake used extensively for moving logs to the mill. Tours available through the summer.

Franklin: A Promising Beginning Sir John Franklin, a commander in the British Royal Navy, was considered a hero because of his daring surveying and mapping trips to the Arctic. In 1845 he led his third expedition to the Arctic, this time to search for the Northwest Passage. He brought two well-equipped ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, and over 100 men.

The expedition passed their first winter at Beechey Island, and then sailed off to King William Island. But something was going terribly wrong.

EMO: Women’s Institute Museum 21 Tyrell Street 807-274-3991 Summer hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Winter: open upon request Features artifacts from pioneers of the district.

Barwick: Chapple Museum Main Street 807-487-2221 Open May-September chapple.on.ca

High-tech and well-provisioned For extra strength against the crushing ice, the ships’ hulls were doubled in thickness. The two sailing vessels had extra power from steam engines with retractable propellers. Against malnutrition, starvation and scurvy, three years of canned meat and vegetables would satisfy the crew. Against the bitter cold, the vessels had central heating. To combat isolation, they even had a 1,700-volume library that contained the latest copies of Dickens. Their holds were crammed with wine, rum and tobacco. The officers were supplied with snuff, silver cutlery, silk handkerchiefs and slippers.

A Mysterious End By 1848, they had been frozen in the ice for two years.

Franklin and others were dead from an unknown ailment. The crews abandoned ship and began marching south. Then they disappeared.

More than 100 people vanished without a trace. Nothing has ever been found save a few artifacts, scraps of debris, a few frozen corpses and skeletons. Some of the bones reveal cut marks, a sign that cannibalism took place.

How and why did this well provisioned and elaborate expedition fail? What mysterious disease did its members contract? Why and where did the survivors disappear? It is truly the most intriguing of all Polar mysteries.

Echoes in the Ice: The Collages Echoes in the Ice is unique. For the first time visual artist and documentary film director Rik van Glintenkamp has used the art of collage to trace historic polar events. The exploration of the Arctic and the Northwest Passage, their history and ecology, are told through portraits, profiles and personal effects of the heroic explorers as they create Arctic history. These divergent elements are presented in visually dynamic ways. The technique is similar to the concept of interrelated websites. The portraits are combined with reproductions of historic diaries, letters, maps, charts, drawings and photographs to create a multi-faceted impression of each explorer.

They take the viewer on a visual journey across four hundred years of Arctic history and the Northwest Passage from Martin Frobisher to Roald Amundsen.

Hudson Bay display, war memorabilia, pioneer rooms, antique logging equipment and local history.

Rainy River: Railroad Heritage Museum and 4008 Steam Engine Hwy. 11 History of Rainy River with emphasis on the railway, all displayed within the restored railway car. Also on site is the restored steam engine and caboose.

June 29 - September 22 at the Fort Frances Museum Opens at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre The Fort Frances Museum is proud to host the travelling exhibition Echoes in the Ice – Finding Franklin’s Ship.

Ever since explorers began searching for a Northwest Passage over 400 years ago, the Arctic has been a fascinating and important area of study, rich with drama, adventure, even tragedy. Using artifacts, images, audiovisual presentations, and art, Echoes in the Ice: Finding Franklin’s Ship examines Arctic exploration past and present, profiles the explorers involved in the search for the Northwest Passage, and decodes the mysteries of the Franklin Expedition of 1845, in which an entire crew vanished in the Arctic during an ill-fated search. These stories are told using artifacts such as instruments and objects dating from the same period as the Franklin Expedition, as well as contemporary scientific objects used by present-day scientists investigating

the high Arctic. New additions to the exhibition include recent Parks Canada photographs of the HMS Terror, as well as photographs and videos from the discovery of HMS Erebus.

The exhibition is a co-production of Gone West Productions and the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa, with the generous support of Natural Resources Canada and Parks Canada.

“The discoveries of the wrecks of the Franklin Expedition ships in the Canadian North are significant archaeological and historical achievements. We are glad to share Echoes in the Ice across the country to help Canadians learn more about the compelling story, and to help them live history as it unfolds through this exhibition.”

– Christina Tessier, President and CEO of Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation

Exhibit Grand Opening Wednesday July 3rd, 2019 Admission fees apply.

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Beginning Thursday, July 4

Mall Day – Tea & Scones upstairs at the Museum!

Every Thursday through July and August, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Smashing Teas and home-made scones! $5 per person.

Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre Hours of Operation: Mid-May - Labour Day Weekend 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily. Admission - Cash only, sorry!

Adults: $8 Seniors & Children (6-12): $6 Family: $24 These fees apply for the duration of the exhibit: June 29 – Sept 22, 2019.

Includes: Passes to Museum and Heritage Sites - Logging Tugboat and Lookout Tower

Please call Sherry at 274-7891 with any questions.

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The town of Emo, located on the bank of the Rainy River offers a full range of services including shopping and dining.

Also located on Front Street are a boat launch and the Lions Club Park with pavillion, bbq grills and picnic tables.

Emo Spray Park Located on Front Street is open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. from June to September.

There is no charge to use, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Hot laps at 7:00 p.m.

Racing at 7:30 p.m.

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7/6/2019 - Saturday Night Racing WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks 7/13/2019 - Saturday Night Racing- Candy Man Night WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks 7/20/2019 - Race of Champion Qualifier WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks 7/27/2019 - Saturday Night Racing/ ROC Rain Date WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks 8/3/2019 - Saturday Night Racing WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks 8/10/2019 - Saturday Night Racing- Candy Man NIght WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks 8/16/2019 - Emo Fall Fair- Day 1 WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks 8/17/2019 - Emo Fall Fair- Day 2 WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks 8/18/2019 - Rain Date for Fair WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks 8/24/2019 - Fan Appreciation NIght WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, Emo Street Stocks

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Emo Fair A whole weekend’s worth of quality family entertainment! We’re talking about the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s Fall Fair, August 15th through the 17th in Emo, Ontario.

This is one of the largest fairs in the area, with livestock exhibits, loggers competition, Mini King & Queen contest, equipment displays, horse and cattle shows, parade, petting zoo and live entertainment featuring the Nite Hawk Band.

Stock Car Races are both Friday and Saturday Night.

Select Shows Midway is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, featuring a variety of thrilling rides for kids and adults alike. Discounted advanced ride tickets are available at participating merchants from Fort Frances to Rainy River.

Admission is just $3.00 per day….and parking is FREE! This is truly affordable entertainment. More information can be found in the Fair Books and the website: www.emofair.com.

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KAY-NAH-CHI-WAH-NUNG was declared a national historic site in 1970. Encompassing close to four kilometers of shoreline, today’s archaeologists now know that the place of the long rapids was once home to numerous villages and campsites, as well as at least 17 burial mounds. Home to the Ojibway people in the past century, the site was home to the Long Sault Reserve from the time of the signing of Treaty No. 3 In 1873 until 1914. The site contains g , and associated activities. evidence of house structures,, trails,, gardens, THE VISITORS CENTRE Explore Kay-Nah-Chi-WahNung Historical Centre’s interpretive galleries, gift shop, aquarium, restaurant,, and other amenities.

TRAILS Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung encompasses almost four kilometers of shoreline, and ten kilometers of trail systems along Manidoo Ziibi. Hike the trails on your own or book a guided tour of the mounds and our outdoor trails, as well as inside the Centre by trained heritage interpreters.

Moose N’ Fiddle Music Festival The Moose n’ Fiddle summer music festival is centred around professional and emerging musicians, folk bands, country singer songwriters on the outdoor stage. This cool little festival at Caliper Lake Park brings music to the great outdoors, complete with an artisans village, craft beer and local and regional food trucks. Music under a canopy of tall pines and along the water’s edge is an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime!

August 16 & 17, 2019 Caliper Lake Provincial Park, Nestor Falls moosenfiddle.ca

Rainy i River i Railroad Daze Rainy River’s annual Railroad Dazy promises fun events for the entire family! Join our celebration of live music, dances, kid’s games, baseball, Farmer’s Market, Fun Fly, cardboard boat races and more! July 18-20, 2019 railroaddaze.com.

Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival In addition to heaviest pumpkin, categories include ugliest pumpkin, the smallest pumpkin, most attractive pumpkin, and best decorated pumpkin. A pumpkin pie and dessert contest also will be held. There will be kids games, a farmer’s market and flea market.

Food will be available for purchase.

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With countless lakes to choose from, the Rainy River District is a premiere fishing destination for small and largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike and muskie.

The pristine lakes and gorgeous scenery makes any day on the lake a great one!

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When moving your boat from one waterbody to another:

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• Inspect your boat, motor, trailer, and boating equipment (anchor, centreboards, rollers, axles) and remove any zebra mussels and other animals and plants that are visible before leaving any waterbody;

• Drain water from the motor, livewell, bilge and transom wells while on land before leaving the waterbody • Wash/dry your boat, tackle, downriggers, trailer, and other boating equipment

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to kill harmful species that were not visible at the boat launch. Some aquatic nuisance species can survive more than 2 weeks out of water so it is important to: - rinse your boat and equipment that normally

gets wet with hot tap water (greater than 40˚C); or - spray your boat and trailer with high pressure water (250 psi); or - dry your boat and equipment for at least 5 days before transporting to another water body.

• Empty your bait bucket on land before leaving any waterbody. Never release live bait into a waterbody, or release aquatic animals from one waterbody into another; • Learn how to identify zebra mussels and other exotic species.

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Little Falls Golf Course - Atikokan Let the challenge begin. With picturesque views, an amazing little waterfall and wonderful woods, it’s easy to forget that this course provides a nice challenge to beginning and experienced golfers alike. With undulating terrain that offer always changing lies, tight fairways, a creek that necessitates you to lay up or carry over, and high caliber greens with pronounced slopes, Little Falls is simply a must play in Northwestern Ontario! It’s another great reason to come to the Canoe Capital of Canada!

Heron Landing Golf Course - Couchiching First Nation

Kitchen Creek Golf Club - Fort Frances Rated as one of the finest Golf Courses in this part of Ontario, Kitchen Creek lets you flex your muscle and ply your skill through 18 beautiful holes. This par 72 course travels 6424 yards from the blue tees, with a flatter front nine where distance matters, and a tactical back nine where shot placement is everything. Play a round and stay around, as the 19th hole provides great views of the 9th and 10th holes and a varied menu to look after your hunger and quench your thirst. Located just 8 km west of Fort Frances on Highway 11.

Hit the links with a choice of four spectacular courses in the Rainy River District!

Perched on the shores of Rainy Lake, on Couchiching First Nation, Heron Landing is everything that a passionate golfer could ask for! Ever changing looks will both amaze and challenge your thinking and shot selection. Long water carries over Frog Creek put you on alert, and some narrow fairways with sand and granite outcroppings ensure you stay focused. Hit it long and keep it straight and you’ll love this course! Warm up with an excellent driving range and putting area, and finish off in the Golf Course restaurant.

Spruce Creek Golf Course - Morson Spruce Creek Golf Course is a gem of a course in the Canadian Wilderness, situated 40 km north of Sleeman on Highway 621, then 2 km east on Highway 619. This 9 hole beauty plays to par 36 and you’ll appreciate the rolling fairways and large well cared for greens. Set amongst the natural rugged terrain of the Canadian Shield, and adjacent to famous Lake of the Woods, you can fish in the morning and golf in the afternoon! You’ll enjoy great rates and a family atmosphere on this privately owned public course.

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The terrain here is quite hilly with a creek that winds its way through the course.

Small in size, these well kept greens possess pronounced slopes that deliver interesting breaks, that tend to putt true.

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The quality of Little Falls’ greens is reputed by some to be among the finest in Northwestern Ontario.

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Kitchen Creek Golf Club is an 18 hole full service facility, 8km west of Fort Frances on Highway 11

Little Falls ll Golf G lf Course welcomes all to play on the beautiful and challenging greens. Tournament bookings availablefor all golf tournaments.

For more information or to t book a tee time call the

Proshop (807) 597-6638.

Our par 72, 6424 yard course features Kitchen Creek which winds through the course and comes into play on many holes.

Enjoy a meal or beverage in our air conditioned, 19th Hole or on the sprawling deck overlooking the 18th green.

Tuesday: Ladies Day Wednesday: Seniors Mens Day Thursday: Senior Ladies Morning Thursday Evening: Men’s Night Book online or call for the daily green fee.

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