Local News from Across the Rainy River District
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Taking a walk through his basement, it’s safe to say one Fort St. John resident has a lot of love for A&W restaurants. That’s because Marcel Kristoff has an extensive collection of mugware from the restaurant – some over 100 years old – as well […]
The Manitoba government is turning to Western Canada’s oldest newspaper to teach students how to debunk misinformation and master other necessary skills for the digital age. The department of education is partnering with the Free Press and Winnipeg School Division to launch a media literacy platform with lessons on the tenets of […]
Ahead of removing the ice from the Ice for Kids Arena, the public was invited to head down to the ice surface on Saturday, May 24, 2025, to take part in a special Paint the Ice day, where designs of all shapes, sizes and colours could be drawn up for […]
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and the arrival of not one, but two, cruise liners will help start summer in Thunder Bay’s waterfront this weekend. This Sunday, the Viking Octantis will arrive on a day stop from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by the Viking Polaris, which will be […]
Congratulations to the members of the track team who competed in Thunder Bay over the past 2 days. Fort Frances High School sent a team of 50 athletes – by far the largest group we have ever sent. There we 17 high schools competing over the two-day meet and Muskies […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
