Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Nearing 50 years since its inception, the annual Terry Fox Run has continued to grow in cities across Canada, and Fort Frances is no exception, with organizers for this year’s event working hard behind the scenes to make it the best yet. Laureen Luchka and Laura Bruyere are the co-organizers […]
There’s another jackpot winner in the Rainy River District thanks to Riverside Health Care’s 50/50 Draw. In a press release from Riverside, the healthcare organization announced that Danielle Hammond of Devlin was the winner of the August 50/50 draw, a win that netted her $17,677.50. Riverside shared that Hammond was […]
It’s the time of year when families from across the Rainy River District head down to Emo to take in all the sights and sounds of the Rainy River Agricultural Society Fall Fair. Newcomers, and lapsed fans of what’s popularly called the Emo Fair, however, might be wondering what the […]
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances is celebrating a longtime member and lifelong volunteer next week and is inviting everyone to celebrate with them. In honour of Dr. Bob Lidkea, a fixture of both the Fort Frances community and local Kiwanis Club, the club will be holding a free memorial […]
Two local post-secondary institutions are joining forces to better provide education and skill-development opportunities to students in the northwest of the province. In a joint announcement made on Friday, June 19, at Seven Generations Education Institute’s (SGEI) Rainy Lake campus near Fort Frances, SGEI CEO Brent Tookenay and Confederation College […]
A local performer’s star is rising as she faces down a busy summer. Fort native Cassandra Star Armstrong is a well-known singer, dancer and actor across the Rainy River District, having participated in numerous shows, recitals, sporting events and more. Further afield, Armstrong has amassed millions of views on YouTube […]
Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas, along with town staff, councillors, along with members and supporters of the local 2SLGBTQIA+ marked the beginning of Pride Month in Fort Frances with a flag raising at the Civic Centre on Friday, June 5, 2026. The mayor also read out a proclamation officially declaring […]
As Fort Frances and the rest of the Rainy River District creep ever closer to summer, it’s time once again to crown a new Mini King and Queen. Registration has already opened for the annual event that sees two youth from across the district crowned the Mini King and Queen, […]
The 4-H United Beef held its first meeting on Monday, May 11, at the home of Tami and Robin LeBlanc, with all 12 members in attendance. The club welcomed two new members and two new leaders, and introduced this year’s topic, “Bull Power.” Members reviewed important dates, held elections, and […]
RED ROCK — Volunteer firefighters have a new truck, thanks to money from a federal fund. The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), formerly known as the federal Gas Tax Fund, provided the money for Red Rock to replace an old fire rescue truck. “This vital piece of equipment ensures our firefighters […]
THUNDER BAY — The Minister of Rural Affairs, Lisa Thompson, is taking a boots-on-the-ground approach to understand the priorities of the north. “We are developing relationships and understanding, and you’re going to see us in the north on a regular basis because we have to be on the ground to […]
