Local News from Across the Rainy River District
There’s a whole new world of possibility in store for Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre thanks to a new agreement signed last week with Lakehead University. Following the presentation of a new student-led and traditionally-made canoe at the centre, also known as the Manitou Mounds, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, a special […]
It takes a lot of work to start up your own small business, but one local crafter has taken that task to hand and is providing her customers with one-of-a-kind art pieces in the process. Randy House is the owner of Otaku Glass, her home-based business where she creates and […]
Past employees of one of the largest industries in Fort Frances history came together last week for a good meal and plenty of company. The Fort Frances Mill Alumni held their 11th annual alumni dinner at the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 last Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023. […]
With files from United Beef Club press reporter Kennah LeBlanc Local youth are getting hands on experience in a variety of agriculture-related fields as they work towards the Emo Fall Fair. The United Beef Club, operating out of Stratton, has had two meetings so far this summer as part of […]
Get ready to get wet as local organizations, groups and sports clubs come together to help kids and families Splash Into Summer. The Splash Into Summer with ParticipAction event is scheduled to run next Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Fort Frances High School. The […]
Sarah Vandermeer of Hammond’s Green-house and Nursery hold the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw for June this morning. Iline Yerxa of Fort Frances, is the winner of a Baja and Sea of Cortez cruise, valued at $3,300. Next month’s draw will […]
The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary’s Strawberry Social is just around the corner. This annual event provides sweet treats that everyone can feel good about eating. Each cake, ice cream, and strawberry dessert sold means funds generated for the hospital. Once again, this will be a pre-order and delivery event only. […]
As warmer weather envelops the region, forest fires become more and more likely, and the season is already underway. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced there have been two new forest fires reported in the northwest fire region as of 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The […]
In and amongst a busy few weeks, the mayor of Fort Frances found time to help cook a feast of fish for community friends. During his regular address to council and the public during last night’s meeting of town council, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas shared that he and deputy […]
The town of Fort Frances will be looking for government funding to help keep Sunny Cove Camp viable for town use and beyond in the future. At last night’s meeting of town council, it was decided that the town would make an application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation […]
Those who used to work at the Fort Frances Mill, surrounding forests and wetlands, and now their caregivers are invited to the Fort Frances Legion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, for the 11th annual Mill Alumni Banquet and Reception. Committee members and banquet organizers Bill Morrison, Herman Pruys and John […]
Registration for this year’s royalty opens Monday, May 22, 2023, for June 17 event It’s that time of year again when the powers that be search out the Mini King and Mini Queen of Fort Frances. Things are a little bit different this year timing-wise, says event organizer Melissa Gushulak. […]
