Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 and the Treaty Three Police Services are coming together to help those in need this Thursday. The annual Cruiser of Hope will be taking place this Thursday, February 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Walmarts across northwestern Ontario, with the event happening concurrently in […]
Following a two-year absence and “virtual” measures meant to bridge the gap, the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is set for an in-person return this April. The return of the Festival is scheduled in April, with the vocal categories kicking things off on April 4-6 and the […]
