Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Lindsey Coyle, a former nurse at La Verendrye General Hospital, was sentenced to two years imprisonment by Justice Pieter Joubert at the Fort Frances court yesterday. Coyle pleaded guilty to Criminal Negligence Causing Death in November of 2022. The sentence was handed down just over nine years since the death […]
One local hockey parent and coach noticed that young goaltenders were struggling with the basics of playing the position and decided to develop a program which he is offering to all young goalies in the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association (FFMHA). One of John Homer’s sons and his daughter have […]
On Jan. 12, Bearskin Airlines owner Perimeter Airlines announced that Bearskin would discontinue its services to Fort Frances, Dryden and Kenora as of May 11. Bearskin is the primary provider of flight services to the Town of Fort Frances Airport. The reason for the route closure comes as a result […]
Singer-songwriter Belle Plaine– AKA Melanie Berglund– got a later start in her music career after experiences in other creative areas but that journey has given her a unique perspective as she writes her songs. “I’ve always sung, I started taking voice lessons at five years old and I took lessons […]
The Fort Frances Museum and Kay-nah-chi-wah-nung Historical Centre (Manitou Mounds) have partnered together to bring an exhibit featuring bead art from around the area in both museums’ collections. The exhibit, entitled “Tied Together” opens on Friday at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre and will move to Manitou Mounds […]
The Fort Frances Lakers have traded last year’s top scorer to the Red Lake Miners. Ryker Watt led Lakers scoring last year with 43 points, 24 goals 19 assists and was fourth in team scoring so far this season. In return the Lakers have acquired forward Brody Lindal from the […]
Observed today for the second time, National Ribbon Skirt Day originated in 2020 when 10-year-old Isabella Kulak wore a ribbon skirt on her school’s “formal wear day” and was shamed by a staff member. According to the ribbonskirtproject.ca ribbon skirts are an ancient tradition among the different Indigenous groups across […]
January 18 is the deadline for business owners who received Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans to repay $40,000 of the $60,000 borrowed and access $20,000 in loan forgiveness. According to Angela Halvorsen Smith, Executive Director of the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC), many small businesses in the Rainy […]
Fort Frances Lakers head coach Tyler Miller is coming up on a year in the job and he has seen progress in the team which has the lowest average age in the Superior International Junior Hockey League. Last season around this time the team was 5-19-0-0, new head coach Paul […]
Assuming Rainy Lake is adequately frozen by New Year’s Day, the Voyageur Lions Club will continue the annual tradition of their polar plunge with fundraisers plunging into the icy waters of Rainy Lake. Bill Michl is organizing the event for the Voyageur Lions. He says they’re hoping the event grows […]
Assuming Rainy Lake is adequately frozen by New Year’s Day, the Voyageur Lions Club will continue the annual tradition of their polar plunge with fundraisers plunging into the icy waters of Rainy Lake. Bill Michl is organizing the event for the Voyageur Lions. He says they’re hoping the event grows […]
The Staff at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds) facilitated a discussion between members of the Rainy River First Nations Community and two staff members from Parks Canada to talk about the wording of a new plaque to be erected at the National Historic Site. The conversation took place at the Rainy River […]
