Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club is hosting a Small Hands, Big Hearts Kids Market in May to enable kids to “buy” gifts for friends and family, and they’re looking for assistance from the community. Sandra McNay is taking lead on the event for the Kiwanis Club, she said the idea […]
Fort Frances High School’s annual spring musical opens tonight as the curtains rise on Curtains, a comical murder mystery musical which is actually set in the world of theatre, adding layers to the complexity of the show. Curtains got its start in 2006, with a premier on Broadway in 2007, […]
The final show of the 2024-25 Tour de Fort season features Rum Ragged, a traditional folk band primarily made up of members from Newfoundland, with a Nova Scotian thrown in to help the mix. Coming up on 10 years together in 2026, Rum Ragged has carried the sound of Newfoundland […]
Warning: This article deals with discussions of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or thoughts of harm, contact the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 9-8-8. Local basketball players are hoping to cast a light onto the dark side of men’s mental […]
