Tonight will be cloudy with a light snowfall and low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a morning shower. Expect a high of eight (46) and a low of one (34). Friday will see a mix of sun and clouds, a high of 13 (55) […]
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A group of OPP officers, along with their furry friend, had a booth setup at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Community Expo on Saturday to interact with, and give out information to, the community. They were promoting the “Rainy River District OPP Security Camera Initiative” where business […]
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The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) and the Town of Fort Frances have announced that TD Bank Group will be the 2019 sponsor of the Rainy Lake Movie Nights. The sponsorship will support the screening of five free family movies on Thursday evenings throughout the summer, starting on May […]
Terry and Alanna Newman of Fort Frances were the lucky $500 Easter winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association cash calndar draw for the week of April 21-27. The $30 winners for that week included Kenny Roen (Emo), Dennis Brown (Stratton), Linda Russell (Rainy River), Elmer Gouliquer and […]
Sam Odrowski Brothers Corbin and Owen Riches took a quiz at the Northern Development Career Services (NCDS) booth during the Chamber’s expo on Saturday afternoon. They were tested on their knowledge of NCDS; Owen was the first person to score 100 percent on the quiz.
Sam Odrowski This group of students cheered as they got the correct answer at the “Oko-aabajitooyang Anishinaabemowin” station–a Jeopardy-style language competition–during the 20th-annual “Quest for Knowledge” (Gagwegakendamaawiziwin) held last Wednesday at Rainy River First Nations.
Sam Odrowski Conservative Party candidate for Thunder Bay-Rainy River Linda Rydholm, left, spoke to constituents at the Chamber’s Business Expo on Saturday afternoon. Those who came by the booth had a chance to speak with the candidate one on one and learn about her campaign.
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Tbaytel held its annual general meeting Monday at Thunder Bay City Hall and released “Game Changing,” the company’s 2018 report to the community. The report highlights a number of Tbaytel’s key accomplishments from throughout 2018, as well as the company’s strategic direction and summarized financial information. Tbaytel reported $193.3 million […]
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A pair of candidates from Thunder Bay are currently vying for the NDP nomination for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding in the upcoming federal election. Labour activist Yuk Sem Won and union president for the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Jason Storkson are looking to take back the seat in Northwestern […]
Ken Kellar Achilles Morrisseau was almost free of the chair as Seven Gens’ hairstyling student Jaida Nash, left, and program instructor April DeGagne put the finishing touches on his brand-new ‘do on Friday.
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On Friday, May 10, the public is invited to Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ “Children’s Wellness BBQ.” There will be a free lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages and cake located at 601 Victoria Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. There will be educational and prevention information on site. Please stop […]
Sam Odrowski Choir director Diane Maxey addressed the audience as the Fort Frances Choraliers looked on before a concert at Rainycrest’s Hallett Hall on Saturday afternoon. This year’s Easter cantata, “Hope Alive in Me,” was also performed Sunday afternoon at the Zion Lutheran Church in International Falls. They have one […]
