The elders of Seine River First Nation developed a vision and declaration outlining how they could better the community 20 years ago. Part of that vision was realized through the construction of a brand new 8,000 square ft. multi-use cultural centre located at the First Nation, where a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]
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Ken Kellar A selection of some of the messaging going out to bars across the district in conjunction with the FASD Community Partners of the Rainy River District. The coasters and table tent cards provide information about FASD, as well as common misconceptions about drinking alcohol while pregnant.
Submitted Arthur Heathcote is the new corps officer for the Fort Frances branch of the Salvation Army. Having worked with the Salvation Army since 2012, Heathcote said he’s excited to be in town and work with local community service providers to help support those in need.
Have we come to expect our politicians to lie to our faces? The Canadian Press reported Friday Ontario’s budget deficit now stands at $7.4 billion–nearly half of the $15 billion Premier Doug Ford claimed he inherited last year from the previous Liberal government. The PC government’s official stance is the […]
Ken Kellar One of the two pregnancy test dispensers being placed in bar washrooms in the district. The machines will be installed in the women’s washrooms at the Copper River Inn in Fort Frances, as well as the Back Alley Bar in Emo. The coin-operated machines will charge $2 for […]
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Locals who would like to cast their votes early in the federal election can now do so at the Elections Canada Office in Fort Frances. The office is located at 540 King’s Highway, in Unit B of the Rainy Lake Plaza, and is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]
Ken Kellar FASD Community Partners Miranda Sigurdson, left, and Robyn Dennis served up a piece of cake to Faith Moen at the Northwestern Health Unit on Tursday. The FASD Community partners were serving up the cake in recognition of FASD Awareness Week in the area.
Treaty #3 Grand Chief Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh shook hands with Seine River First Nation chief Tom Johnson as he presented the First Nation with a painting for its brand new $5 million multi-use cultural centre on Thursday. Grand Chief Kavanaugh attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony held there that day and congratulated […]
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The Rainycrest residents’ dinner was once again held at La Place Rendez-Vous by the Rainycrest Auxiliary last Tuesday. A total of 38 residents came out with assistance by Rainycrest staff and auxiliary members. Attendees of the dinner were able to order from a prepared menu of walleye, chicken, or pork […]
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Rainy River First Nations (RRFN) partnered with Fort Frances mill property owner Riverdedge Developments in early August and is exploring the feasibility of a couple different options at the mill site. “We want to have the highest and best use which can create jobs and be financially feasible,” RRFN chief […]
