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Both the Muskie Boys and Girls Soccer Teams are heading to OFSAA playoffs following their victories over the Beaver Brae Broncos in NorWOSSA play on May 27, 2025 in Kenora. The Boys took down the Broncos with 4-0 victory, while the Girls triumphed with a 2-0 score. The Muskie Boys […]
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Rainy River Health Centre Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared the respiratory outbreak at Rainy River Health Centre over. With this update, all visitor and resident restrictions are no longer in place. We sincerely thank our residents, families, and staff for their patience and […]
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Apology and Update on Playground Removal The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) extends a sincere apology to the residents of Fort Frances for the way information about the planned removal of the playground structure at our Fifth & Frenette property was first shared. This playground—originally installed through the […]
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s took off from the Sorting Gap Marina in high spirits on Saturday, enjoying a beautiful late-May day to raise funds, awareness and support from those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The walk raised approximately $6,691 for vital programs and services […]
The annual Friends of the Fort Frances Library book sale fundraiser returned to the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) on Saturday, offering bargain hunters a chance to score a well-loved book, DVD, record and more, all while supporting the Friends of the Library in their mission of raising […]
The very popular Community Garage Sale, begun last year as an initiative from the Town of Fort Frances, was held on the 52 Canadians Arena surface on Saturday. Dozens of sellers, and dozens more bargain hunters, attended the event, ensuring the second-hand market in Fort Frances is strong with those […]
Today, he would’ve been 130. Friday is the 90th anniversary of Babe Ruth’s last game. He died 77 years ago. Yet after all these years it’s amazing there are still stories about him, particularly when the stories are new to people like me, who have read extensively about baseball’s most […]
Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services, and the Rainy River District Paramedic Services were set up at Canadian Tire on Saturday for Emergency Services Day, featuring Sparky the Fire Dog, a chance to check out fire trucks and ambulances, and earn some fun prizes, like a new bike. Below, Brett […]
Dahlias are considered one of the most spectacular garden flowers as they can provide the colour and excitement of exotic species that we are unable to plant in our zone. There are thousands of varieties of dahlias that range from the showy dinner-plate size to the bright, little single ones. […]
Tuesday was throne speech day. It had historical meaning as King Charles III delivered the speech in the Senate Chamber. The last time it was delivered by a reigning monarch was 1977 when his mother Queen Elizabeth addressed parliament. Having King Charles deliver the throne speech clearly reinforced our heritage […]
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A wildfire north of Thunder Bay was declared out on Tuesday almost as quickly as it was spotted, while overall statistics show the provincial fire season has so far been much worse than last year. According to Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency, the fire at Baldhead […]
