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 […]
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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.
–Allan Bradbury photos
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
From the Town of Fort Frances
Press release
Press release
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 […]
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Rural communities across the Rainy River District will be seeing a boost in their internet, with a rollout of fibre to the home, thanks to a partnership with Bell and area First Nations. Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 are pleased to announce the release of high speed […]
Dear editor, On March 28, 2022, Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, announced the Ontario government’s first Forest Biomas Action Plan. According to the announcement, the plan was a way to promote economic opportunities, drive economic growth and help secure, for future generations, a strong […]
While we’re still in the midst of the ice fishing season around home, down south where the 2024 bass tournament season is underway, controversy has been brewing from the increased use of forward-facing sonar technology. The first couple of Bassmaster Elite Series events in Texas have been essentially dominated by […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A local high school student has just taken part in a unique program that has given her a better look into how the province works, and potentially set her on a path to one day return to the halls of Queen’s Park. Alexis Latter is a Grade 10 student at […]
