Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Seniors in town will have plenty of additional opportunities to get together and have fun next month thanks to ongoing planning at the Fort Frances Senior Centre. As June is recognized as Senior’s Month, the Fort Frances Senior Centre, also known as the Sister Betty Kennedy Centre, has been working […]
The theme for Paramedic Services Week this year is “Help us, help you” to that end, the Rainy River Association of Professional Paramedics has posted a few tips on their facebook page. If you should ever need to avail of paramedic services here is some advice from your local paramedics. […]
There have recently been some concerns around whether by-law officers have been doing their jobs, last Friday the Town of Fort Frances posted a press release to clarify what the duties of by-law officers are when it comes to animal control and other concerns in the community. The release was […]
The City of Thunder Bay has identified eight properties as surplus and unused lands that could be available for constructing much-needed new homes. Six of the properties are parkettes. Since May 17, city crews have been installing signage and notifying neighbourhoods of the plan. Deanna Walker, the manager of Realty […]
Every year on May 26th, people across North America indulge in a playful and imaginative celebration: National Paper Airplane Day. It’s a day that transcends the mundane and invites individuals of all ages to relive the simple joys of childhood, embracing the art of crafting paper airplanes and watching them […]
The Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto, nestled in Markham, is celebrating a century of existence. Founded in 1924 by Ada Mackenzie, a visionary entrepreneur, champion golfer, and mentor to aspiring young golfers, the club was established to provide women with a private and welcoming environment to enjoy the sport of […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – One individual was arrested and charged with various offences after officers conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Fort Frances. On May 20, 2024, at approximately 8:29 p.m. Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties in the Town of Fort Frances. […]
Crime is on the rise in Ginoogaming First Nation. With safety concerns in mind, Chief Sheri Taylor and the Band Council declared a state of emergency on May 15 due to an overwhelming increase in violence and drug and alcohol-related crime across the community. Chief Taylor spoke to Dougall Media […]
Magician Dennis Smith shared his tricks with the seniors attending a recent coffee gathering. His magic word “abracadabra” was heard often as he performed his many magical tricks. Dennis Smith ended his show by asking Ron McTavish to join him in a fiery grand finale.
Once again, I have really enjoyed having three days off and working on my list at home. If the weather had been better and the fields dry, I would have had to work. We are not near finished planting. You may have noticed that most of the north part of […]
New Gold has released its first quarter 2024 results and future outlook. First quarter 2024 production totalled 70,898 gold ounces and 13.3 million pounds of copper as planned at an operating expense of $1,106 per gold ounce sold (co-product basis) and all-in sustaining costs of $1,396 per gold ounce sold (by-product […]
