Local News from Across the Rainy River District
UPDATE (23/10/2024): Following the original publication of this article, the office of the Solicitor General provided this statement. “We understand that some municipalities face additional costs due to their existing agreements with the OPP. We will work with these municipalities to ensure they are not negatively financially impacted by this.” […]
A new intersection could be on the way for drivers in Fort Frances, which could help to relieve traffic congestion in the centre of town. At Tuesday night’s meeting of town council, a report was brought before councillors that will kick off the process of replacing the Central Avenue intersection […]
Reprieve is coming for a local group as the town looks to adjust some user fees. At last Monday night’s meeting at the Civic Centre, Fort Frances town council heard a report from administration recommending that the Cyclone Swim Club receive a bit of a break on their pool rental […]
The Bargain Shop Fort Frances and Salvation Army are joining forces once again to help support those experiencing food insecurity in the lead-up to the Thanksgiving season. The Bargain Shop’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is now underway, officially kicking off and running until October 10, 2024. During the drive, shoppers […]
Monday, September 30, 2024, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada, and local organizations and agencies have banded together to offer a handful of events to honour it. The Truth and Reconciliation Committee is a group of more than a dozen local organizations who have worked together […]
The Town of Fort Frances has officially begun its annual budget process, and has heard from several citizens regarding where its attention, and a portion of its money, should be spent. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, the 2025 budget process was officially started with deliberations and a public […]
Monday, September 30, 2024, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada, and local organizations and agencies have banded together to offer a handful of events to honour it. The Truth and Reconciliation Committee is a group of more than a dozen local organizations who have worked together […]
Work has completed on a building in Fort Frances that aims to provide help and hope to those struggling with myriad difficulties in the community. In a special celebratory ceremony held on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Church Street on Thursday, September 19, 2024, town representatives, organization representatives and […]
The Town of Fort Frances has declared the week of Monday, September 23, 2024 through to Monday, September 30, 2024 as Truth and Reconciliation Week ahead of next Monday’s National observance and Honour Walk. In a special ceremony and flag raising held at the Fort Frances Civic Centre yesterday, mayor […]
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances is celebrating 100 years of existence in town, and two longtime members are reflecting on being part of the club, as well as what it means to serve. For Dana-Lynn Begin and Robin Wright, volunteerism has long been a part of their lives. Begin, […]
As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches with the end of September, local organizations are planning for a string of events to recognize it. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be recognized on Monday, September 30, across Canada, and in Fort Frances, more than a dozen […]
Once the Rainy River Hospital Auxiliary, the Rainy River Health Centre Auxiliary is still hard at work helping to support health care in the municipality, and there’s plenty of chances at this year’s Rainy River Walleye Tournament to get in on the action. Nancy Schaak is the president of the […]
