Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As children count down the days until Santa makes his annual visit, community groups around the district are gearing up to ensure as many people as possible who want a special holiday meal are able to get one. Beginning in Fort Frances, the Cridland family at the Flint House are […]
A new report highlights the benefits of cover crops for agricultural producers. Researched and released by researchers from the University of Manitoba in collaboration with the Ontario Cover Crop Steering Committee, the report is the culmination of surveys sent out to farmers in 2020 that asked them about their experience […]
Nothing says Christmas like bird watching, and if you feel the same way then the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists (RRVFN) are looking for your help. The RRVFN hold their annual Christmas bird count in December each year, and this year’s event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December […]
Fans of animation have been having a great few years. Over the course of the past decade, animated shows and movies have risen to greater and greater heights. Whether it be mainstream film fare like the blockbuster Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, TV shows that push the boundaries for on-screen representation […]
Two people with strong ties to the Rainy River District are releasing a book that aims to teach others about the many stories that make up the histories of both the District, and neighbouring Koochiching County. Shaun Loney and Jim Leonard have spent several years working on their book Manidoo […]
The turning of the calendars to December means the holiday season has descended upon Fort Frances, and like many others do, the Fort Frances Family Centre made sure to help their visitors enjoy some festive spirit. The Family Centre held their Christmas dinner for patrons on Friday, December 3. The […]
While many minds turn to family and those less fortunate in our area during the holiday season, one organization operating in the Rainy River District is hoping people keep some of our most vulnerable four-legged friends in their hearts, as well. Best for Kitty is currently seeking out donations to […]
Like many other organizations in the district during the holiday season, the Beyak Automotive Group is doing their part to help ensure every child gets a toy for Christmas. On Monday, December 6, 2021, representatives from the group made a stop at the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) building in […]
Holding true to the season of giving, another opportunity to help give those in need of a helping hand is approaching, this Saturday. The annual Stuff-A-Cruiser will be held in multiple locations across the Rainy River District on Saturday, December 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Event organizer Jennifer […]
It’s that time of year again, when the people of Fort Frances can help ensure every child in need gets a new toy for Christmas. As part of their annual tradition, the Salvation Army and 93.1 The Border joined forces to hold the 93.1 The Border Toy Drive from 10 […]
Gone in one thundering moment. At just before 5:00 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, November 27, 2021, I was ready to watch the implosion of the remaining structure of the Fort Frances kraft mill. ‘Ready’ in a technical sense. Turns out I wasn’t exactly prepared. I don’t know if […]
A new book from a former Fort Frances resident aims to teach kids to love both music – and reading – at the same time. Katelyn Shortreed is a teacher and part-time library assistant in London, Ontario, and has just released her first book in a planned series. The book, […]
