Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Fort Frances town council is looking for further solutions to ongoing issues at the Rainy Lake Square. During Monday night’s meeting of council, correspondence was received from Ink Spotz Apparel+ owner Scott Krienke-Turvey regarding what he said are recurring issues with loitering, and drug and alcohol use at the Rainy […]
Ontario is going all-in on locally produced beef. In a press release from the Ontario government dated Monday, July 29, 2024, the province’s minister of agriculture, food and agribusiness announced the province would be increasing financing to cattle farmers through the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program to $500-million, an increase […]
It’s fair time again, and that means that fans of Emo’s stock car races can expect plenty of excitement over the weekend. Borderland Racing Association is once again hosting the Rea Memorial weekend at the Emo Speedway, with races planned for Friday, August 16, 2024, sponsored by Tompkin’s Hardware and […]
A long-running store in downtown Fort Frances has a new owner and name, and will aim to keep selling the items customers have come to expect while expanding on new offerings for others. Dene Anderson is the new owner of the store formerly known as Living Arts, which has become […]
If you’ve been thinking about getting into a new business in northwestern Ontario, there’s an opportunity coming to learn some essential skills and get yourself a leg up. The Northwest Business Centre is now accepting applications for their Starter Company Plus program, a Government of Ontario funded program designed to […]
The family of Annie Christina Armstrong (Bolen) wish to announce her peaceful passing on July 22, 2024, at Rainy River Long-Term Care with family at her bedside. Mom was born at home in Shenston Township on December 5, 1927, to parents Robert and Beatrice Bolen (Andrews). Left to cherish her […]
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Peter Christensen, a great father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend to many, announce his sudden passing. Peter passed away in Toronto on Monday, July 22, 2024, in the place where he lived for years with his partner Carol Baker. […]
Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services and the OPP responded to the scene of a house fire on Third Street West on July 26, 2024. According to the press release issued by the Town, the dwelling is a single family home, and there were no injuries. The fire was quickly […]
A life of farming certainly isn’t always easy, but for Barb Miller and her husband Brent, it’s a life they feel very lucky to lead. The Millers have been married 33 years in October, and farming all the while. While Miller said her husband has always been a beef farmer, […]
It may have only been open for a relatively short time, but one local business is celebrating a milestone anniversary that is a decade in the making, and are planning a party to celebrate with all those who have helped them through a successful first year. Hallett Brewing, located on […]
The Ontario government is delivering an additional $1-million to 74 different projects across the province that aim to help bolster the French language through programming and staffing. Announced yesterday, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the provincial government announced the funding is coming as part of an additional investment from the federal […]
