Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Ontario government has revealed a new plan to prevent healthcare interruptions like the one that occurred this weekend in Red Lake, which saw its emergency room close for 24 hours, due to physician staffing shortages. Announced on Tuesday morning and included in the province’s “Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, […]
The Ontario government has revealed its first Forest Biomass Action Plan, which could have big ramifications for northern communities who rely on the forestry industry. In an announcement from Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry on Monday, March 28, the plan was revealed as […]
The people behind creating a new long-term storage solution for Canada’s nuclear waste held an information seminar highlighting how they will ensure the water and surrounding areas will be protected from any possible contamination. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) held an hour-long seminar on Monday, March 21 regarding their […]
Another year of 4-H Club activities has come to a close, and with the announcement of the award winners for the myriad categories on offer each year, the club is excited to move forward into a much closer-to-normal season. 4-H Club president Tami LeBlanc said that even with lingering restrictions […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for the return of the annual Business and Community Expo. Scheduled for May 13 and 14 at the Fort Frances Curling Club, this year marks the first expo to take place since 2019 following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in […]
It’s been on the books for two years, but it’s finally time for another art show. The Fine Line Art Gallery located in downtown Fort Frances is accepting entries for its spring art show. Titled ‘Anything that Flies,’ the show is set run from April 25 until May 21, giving […]
What’s become commonplace to one person can be a whole new world to another. It struck me (at my manager’s insistence) that there are many questions to be answered regarding cutting and storing ice. It’s not exactly a widespread practice anymore, though our little bay community is far from the […]
Fort Frances has a new go-to stop for all of your electronic repair needs. Thunder Bay-based chain Marnics Mobile opened their newest storefront at 225 Scott St. in downtown Fort Frances last week, taking over the building that was most recently the home of The UPS Store. Now nestled between […]
It’s a safe bet you’ve never seen ice fishing like this before. Tucked away at the end of a lane on the west end of the Town of Rainy River sits Vaughn Murray’s newest and most eye-catching project. He’s converted a white limousine – a 1994 Lincoln, to be specific […]
With his family and special friend Murray Workman gathered around him and by his side at home in Kenora, William (Bill) passed away peacefully after a short and courageous battle with cancer on February 20, 2022, at the age of 82 years old. Left to mourn and cherish his memory […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is gearing up to offer everyone a series of fun and exciting online shows that are sure to be fun for the whole family as we transition out of a cold winter. The series, called “Funday Mondays,” is seven different performances that […]
Work and rehearsals are well underway for this year’s Fort Frances High School musical production “Cry-Baby,” with cast and crew working around COVID restrictions and fully committed to launching in early May. Based on – but not exactly a straight adaptation of – the 1990 film starring Johnny Depp and […]
