Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is moving into the second stage of creating its ‘Gratitude Banner’ and needs volunteers to help us with this significant community project. Upon completion, the ‘Gratitude Banner’ will be hung high on the north-facing wall of the Eisenhauer Lounge in the Fort Frances […]
With the warmer weather approaching, many residents enjoy outdoor activities in Ontario’s vast natural landscape. If you are planning on hunting or fishing in Ontario you will need a valid Outdoors Card and a valid hunting or fishing license. A valid Outdoors Card is required for Ontario residents, Canadian […]
Ontario is the worst in Canada for nature conservation, according to a new national report card from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). The province received an F — the lowest grade of any jurisdiction — due to what the report describes as environmental neglect, unchecked industrial expansion and a failure to seize […]
A measles outbreak that has infected scores of unvaccinated children in southwestern Ontario reportedly had its start at a Mennonite religious gathering in New Brunswick last year. In a March 7 letter to Ontario’s health units, the province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, said there was “an exposure […]
Every morning, Tom Stehr wakes up and heads straight into his maple shop. As he walks through the building at 2389 Muskoka District Road 10 in Huntsville, he passes displays of syrup memorabilia, Canadian flags and maple leaf decor. “I just fell in love with everything about maple,” Stehr said. “It’s […]
Brady Krentz scored twice in the third period for the Lakers to tie their first playoff game of the season and take it to overtime on Friday night, March 21. Ian Ness would go score the winner to put the Lakers up 1-0 in the series. On Saturday night the […]
Since 2007, millions around the world have taken part in Earth Hour, switching off their lights to save energy and reduce light pollution. The movement continues to grow, with the hope that small actions will lead to lasting change. This year, Earth Hour is March 22 at 8:30 p.m The […]
MINOT, N.D. — Mayor Tom Ross opens his laptop. He navigates through his email inbox, double-clicks on a message and turns the screen. A long paragraph is titled “Regretful cancelling visits to Minot.” The email is addressed the mayor and extends four or five lines. “To the current mayor of […]
Tonight will see a few clouds with a low of -9 C (16 F) . Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy during the day, becoming clear overnight with a high of 7 (45) and a low of -5 (23). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and cloud during the day, […]
Featured Event This weekend the “Best In the West U11A & U13A playdowns” featuring teams from Fort Frances, Emo, Atikokan, Sioux Lookout, and Red Lake. Games Start Friday at 12:15 and go until Sunday afternoon at the Memorial Sports Complex Check out the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association Facebook page […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Edward Kropelin announce his passing on March 18, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Fred was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on June 14, 1946, to Fred and Emily (nee Ducharme) Kropelin. Left to cherish his memory are […]
