Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Entering the York Regional Forest’s Porritt Tract, one doesn’t need to walk far before finding an invasive species. Just steps from the Kennedy Road entrance, a growing patch of dog strangling vine is going to seed, pushing ever deeper into the forest. Dog strangling vine (DSV), the common name for […]
At night, Justin Oertel cleans classrooms at a Brandon school. By day, he informs nearly 150,000 Manitobans whether it’s safe to mow the lawn, drive to Dauphin, or brace for a wall of wind. He’s not a meteorologist by degree. He doesn’t work in an office stacked with Dopplers and […]
When Barb Rickards, a Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) volunteer, watched empty beer cans being tossed in the rubbish at the Fort William Gardens in 2019, she began a fundraising journey that would take six years to reach her goal. This month, Rickards has successfully raised $10,000 from collecting empty […]
A number of years ago a movement started for a second ice surface in Fort Frances. Discussions went on and a committee was formed to make it happen. They titled it “Ice For Kids.” We now have two ice surfaces . With the passing of time three groups have formed […]
DID YOU KNOW? Back-to-school season is approaching, and students across Canada are getting ready to move into their college or university accommodations. FIRE & LIFE SAFETY TIPS FOR COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY STUDENTS As students head to college or university, it’s crucial to be prepared for more than just classes. Over […]
Another long weekend is behind us. The days are getting noticeably shorter and I don’t want summer to end. Winter drags on forever but summer just passes us by in a heartbeat. I often think about living someplace where summer is longer but everyone reminds me that those places will […]
Sadly we announce the passing of Dr. Robert Edmund Lidkea on July 28, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital with his family by his side. Robert was born in North Bay, Ontario, on January 1, 1931. His parents were Ernest Willard Lidkea and Mary Lano Chadbourn. He attended both public and […]
July 7, 1941 – July 27, 2025 Dona was predeceased by son Michael and her parents Raymond and Loura Coulson. She is survived by her children; Danny (Amal), James, Cheryl, Donna (Joe); and grandchildren Joshua, Dillon, and Cameron; and great-grandson Emmett; also siblings Bonnie (Fred), Lois, Dolly, Dale, Janet, Allan […]
Ne-na-shkegoneb Ne-na shkenemut It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Spencer announce his passing on July 29, 2025, at Atikokan General Hospital. He was born on May 2, 1987, in Fort Frances. Left to mourn his passing is his mother Karen Kabetay and father Dave Spencer; fiancé […]
The newly renovated Dance Community Hall will host its grand opening on August 24, 2025. To celebrate this occasion there will be a walleye fish fry. The meal is available from 4 – 6:30 p.m. with takeouts available. Advance tickets are available at Cloverleaf Grocers, Devlin’s Store and General Supply. […]
In recognition of the World Day Against Trafficking Persons on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Fort Frances and Area Human Trafficking Coalition saw out a busy day full of family fun and municipal collaboration. The day began with a flag raising at the Fort Frances Civic Centre, where mayor Andrew […]
The United Beef Club funday meeting was held on Saturday, July 26, at the Leblanc residence. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 9 but due to a rain delay, it got pushed back an hour. At 10 a.m. the meeting was called to order by president Kennah Leblanc, followed […]
