Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In an April 28 meeting of Fort Frances Town Council, a bylaw was enacted to sign an agreement with LiveBarn Inc. to provide online video streaming services for the Ice For Kids Arena and ‘52 Canadians arena. At the April 14 meeting of council, a report was presented by Human […]
On Saturday, May 24, Séan McCann, former singer and multi-instrumentalist in Newfoundland folk rock band Great Big Sea, will bring some of the band’s music to Fort Frances along with some of the music he’s created since the band dissolved. McCann announced he would be leaving Great Big Sea in […]
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, known to many as Manitou Mounds, will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 10, following a long winter closure; the seasonal opening coincides with the opening of a new temporary exhibit as well. Archivist and Grant Manager for the historic site Jessie Richard says they’re […]
On Monday, May 5, 2025, La Place Rendez-Vous unveiled the long-anticipated results of its restaurant and lounge renovation. The space was officially opened Monday morning with a ribbon cutting and performance by the St. Mary School Choir, along with a sampling of some of what the restaurant has to offer. […]
After 50-plus years, the Emo Fall Fair Queen competition is coming to an end, and being replaced by a more inclusive and modern bursary competition. In a statement read by MC Melanie Williams, the committee said that the last few years have shown the competition needed to be updated. “The […]
Tour De Fort has brought quality Canadian entertainers to the Rainy River District for over 30 years and the non-profit, volunteer run concert series is not slowing down in year 32. Just before the final concert of the 2024-25 season, the local concert series announced its line up for next […]
In addition to major road work being undertaken on Third St. West and the eastern side of Scott Street near the Memorial Sports Complex, the Town of Fort Frances is undertaking several additional projects as the weather warms. Town of Fort Frances Manager of Operations and Facilities Travis Rob says […]
Two major road rehab projects on major thoroughfares in town will complicate life for everyone looking to get around town starting in May. There are two major projects that the town has ongoing: Third Street from Central Avenue to York Ave, then work on Scott Street from Reid Avenue to […]
It was an ending fit to honour the two players who were on many people’s minds the afternoon of Sunday, April 13, 2025, as Fort Frances team Betty’s Boys won the final of the first-ever Fort Frances Men’s Mental Health Memorial Basketball Tournament. Between the third place game and the […]
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Grade 12 students from Fort Frances High School (FFHS) will be at Cloverleaf Grocery to wash your car and feed you, for a price. The car wash, barbecue and bake sale aims to raise money for Chem Free Grad, which is an all-night celebration for […]
While some people enjoy the chore of mowing their lawns over the course of the summer, it’s not a chore everyone appreciates. For those who would rather do anything but mow the lawn, it might be time to look into a Husqvarna Automower. David Goodman is the General Manager at […]
Tompkins Outdoors has a lot of different products for those who enjoy spending time outdoors, whether that’s on the water or in the garden. Scott Mosbeck says that among mowers zero-turn models have been growing in popularity. The style offers different versatility and a bigger mower deck than traditional lawn […]
