Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Provincial Indigenous organizations are criticizing the Ontario government’s recent change to the Ontario school curriculum. The Anishinabek Nation and the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB) released a joint statement saying they are “disappointed” that the Ministry of Education has removed the Indigenous Science Framework from the provincial curriculum. The segment of […]
After some uncertainty, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship Boat Parade is officially back on. Originally scheduled and then cancelled due to lingering uncertainty surrounding the riverfront and infrastructure status of Front Street, Beyak Automotive Group marketing and public relations manager Holly Kaemingh said that an alternate parade route was […]
Recipients for the Moffat Family Fund were announced at Council this week. For a full story, see yesterday’s edition of the Fort Frances Times. Here is a brief summary:
A beloved community event is making its return tomorrow, giving children, families and Teddy Bears alike a chance to get outside and have a fun filled afternoon. The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is once again hosting the Teddy Bear Picnic, the often-annual event for families that has […]
Fort Frances Mayor June Caul is officially bringing to an end an eight-year career of service on Fort Frances Town Council. Citing her physical and mental well-being, Caul announced at last night’s Fort Frances Town Council meeting that she will not be seeking re-election in this year’s upcoming municipal election. […]
Several community organizations have received funding for programming supporting local children thanks to this year’s investment from the Moffat Family Fund. Fort Frances mayor June Caul announced this year’s cohort of recipients of the grant funding at last night’s council meeting. The total funding announced came to $97,000 and has […]
Flood conditions around town continue to improve, but the mayor warns that there are still some lingering risks associated with them. During last night’s meeting of Fort Frances town council, mayor June Caul shared an update on the flood conditions in the area, noting that the town is still technically […]
Plenty of money will be announced for local service groups and organizations as the town is set to announce this year’s Moffat Family Fund Grant recipients at tonight’s meeting of Fort Frances Town Council. The announcement will kick off the Committee of the Whole meeting at the Fort Frances Civic […]
Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is making it easier for students interested in the health and medical fields to make their first steps toward a dream career. Beginning in fall 2022, SGEI is offering its Emergency Services Fundamentals (EMSF) program that will give prospective or pre-med students a leg up […]
Sioux Narrows is the new home of a special interactive installation from Science north. In a special unveiling at the Northern Ontario Sportfishing Centre in the small town, municipal dignitaries, Science North staff and administrations, and representatives of the provincial and Federal governments were on hand to officially open the […]
If I had a passenger with me, they probably would have gotten whiplash. Passing by the church, the grey lump I had initially mistaken for a rock eyed the highway with clear purpose. It was only after I had passed it that I realized what it was, and slammed the […]
While work on the demolition of the former Resolute Fort Frances Mill continues, the first concept plans of what could take its place have finally been revealed. In a deputation to the Town of Fort Frances council and administration at monday night’s Council meeting, Tom Janzen and Wes Paetkau of […]
