Local News from Across the Rainy River District
(FORT FRANCES) – One individual is facing numerous assault charges following an incident in the Town of Fort Frances. On March 11, 2023, just before 7:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident on Sixth Street in the Town of […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day before becoming cloudy with a chance of rain showers or flurries overnight and a high of 6 (43) with […]
The Fort Frances Lakers bested the Sioux Lookout Bombers 3-1 last Friday night during law enforcement appreciation night. Clark Scaddan netted a pair of goals while Brandon Gustafson pitched in with a single. Lucas Toth had the start in net and made 36 saves. On Saturday night in their final […]
The hottest thing to hit the district this winter has been the wildly popular seniors coffee get-togethers. Started in Devlin, the gatherings have now spread to Emo, providing seniors with a welcome social outlet. Above, two pairs of sisters, Bonnie Turriff, Linda, Logan Jones (the Logan sisters) Julie Seed and […]
Congratulations to U15(Green) that took first place, to win gold in the Emo Express League this years season. Also honourable mention to U11(Black), this team took second in their league division.
It was a fun evening of dancing, rhythm and flexibility with Tetris created by Arch8. Performers ranged across the whole stage stacking on top of each other, jumping over one another and interlocking their bodies just like blocks in a Tetris game. Many members of the audience were encouraged to […]
An unforeseen, isolated incident resulted in the overnight closure of the Rainy River Emergency department. Representatives at Riverside declined to specify the nature of the incident, but stated, “we do not anticipate this specific issue in the future.” The ER closed shortly before 9 p.m. Monday evening, and re-opened at […]
The Rainy River District School Board will be adding a new member to the table next year, with the addition of an Indigenous Student Trustee. The new position was unanimously approved at the March 5 board meeting. The RRDSB currently has two student trustees, each with an alternating term of […]
The Town of Fort Frances’ commitment to transparency and timely communication prompts them to share the latest developments regarding the Memorial Sports Centre pool renovation. The reopening of Memorial Sports Centre pool, originally scheduled for March/April, has been delayed due to unforeseen challenges during the renovation process including advanced structural […]
This story is about minor hockey. Specifically, about illegal actions and turning a blind eye in minor hockey. It’s a true story…from 38 years this month. Our elder son was 12. He was playing peewee hockey. It was house league. His team reached the house league final. The only hope […]
