Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A pilot project examining new ways of dealing with household organic waste in Fort Frances has concluded, and could result in untold metric tons of that waste being diverted from the local landfill in the future. At Monday night’s meeting of Fort Frances town council, members heard a deputation from […]
We have entered a historic moment in our time. Last week, following years of discussion, investigation, training and planning, NASA announced the crew for the long-dreamed-of return trip to the moon. The Artemis II mission, set to launch in November 2024, will be the first time since the early 70s […]
Connor and Nolan Kadikoff, centre, accepted a few more treats during their Easter Egg-stravaganza excursion on Saturday morning. The event, put on by the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances and featuring the participation of many different businesses and organizations from around town, was a big success, with participants enjoying a […]
The application process is well underway for the next batch of Moffat Family Fund hopefuls, and the mayor of Fort Frances says he’s encouraged by the turnout. At the last full meeting of the Town of Fort Frances council on Monday, March 27, 2023, mayor Andrew Hallikas delivered a verbal […]
The Town of Fort Frances has equipped itself with a new set of rules for dealing with potential bad actors in the public realm. During the previous regular meeting of town council on Monday, March 27, 2023, council approved bylaw 22-23, which saw the town adopt a new Public Conduct […]
Rejoice, ye patrons of the arts, as the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts returns beginning next week in Fort Frances and Emo, giving artists and supporters the chance to enjoy the fruits of their learning and talent. Scheduled to run on various days throughout the month of […]
After a decade in business, Horton still finds joy in her job With a significant milestone just over the horizon, Jennifer Horton of the Curvy Chick Boutique in downtown Fort Frances reflects on what a decade in business looks like when you put the time and passion into making work […]
There’s a new general manager in charge of the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir and Rainy River Meats, and he’s hoping his years of business experience and acumen will help to expand their offerings while bringing down prices for producers and consumers. John Bujold was hired earlier this year to […]
With the recent announcement of significant renovations done at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau thanks to government funding, the organization is primed to enter into a new phase of its operations. The Bureau announced the completed renovations and funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund grant this month. […]
A growing coalition is looking to add Fort Frances to its ranks as it works to have the region’s voice heard by a multi-billion dollar corporation. Rainy Lake Property Owner’s Association (RLPOA) board director Craig McKenzie and City of Ranier mayor Dennis Wagner made a deputation to the Fort Frances […]
Fort Frances councillor Mike Behan, left, Ethan Andrusco, Becky Andrusco, Elaine Fisher, Sandra Tibbs, New Gold Rainy River GM Gord Simms, New Gold Rainy River community superintendent Alex Bruyere and Kaleb Firth joined for a photo celebrating New Gold’s $20,000 donation to the Make A Big Splash Spray Park committee […]
New funding available from the provincial government could hopefully help to fill some of the vacant spots in high demand careers across the province, including here in the Rainy River District. Introduced last year, the Ontario government’s Stay and Learn grant is aimed at students who might be interested in […]
