Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The end of another lockdown was just around the corner, but members of the local Salvation Army were electing to lock themselves up further for a good cause. The Salvation Army and Walmart here in Fort Frances have joined forces for the Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign, and what better […]
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation is issuing a challenge to help out an organization and individuals in need. Chief, members of council and administration of the First Nation were in town last week in order to make a donation of $1,700 to the Out of the Cold Warming Centre located at the […]
In just a year in operation, the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) has answered to more than 900 calls, but the number of mental health related incidents they’ve helped prevent can’t be counted. The MCRT, a joint operation between the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Mental Health Association […]
The government of Ontario recently announced changes to the provincial autism program, but advocates for the northern reaches of the province say it doesn’t go far enough to address the region’s unique challenges. The Ford government made an announcement on February 3 that changes would be made to the province’s […]
Are you interested in helping out Paws and Claws Fort Frances, either by becoming a cat foster or giving your time in other ways? Here’s what organizer Gord McCabe wants you to know. Anyone interested in becoming a foster for a rescue cat is really only asked to do […]
It’s that time of year again where your craving for take-out pizzas mean supporting a good community cause. Like they have in years past, Boston Pizza Fort Frances will be offering heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day weekend, with an added bonus of proceeds from the sales going towards helping […]
There’s a brand new series of opportunities to hear from Indigenous voices and perspectives in town, and you are invited to listen. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) began running a speaker series in January that focus on prominent Indigenous voices from a host of different backgrounds, experiences and professions. […]
A local rescue group is hoping this year will see a sweet Valentine’s Day for little furballs in need. Paws and Claws Canada is asking people to open their hearts to rescue cats this Valentine’s Day and is seeking donations of food and supplies from caring individuals, as well […]
Paramedics in the Rainy River District have found themselves on the cutting edge of COVID-19 testing with a new pilot program. The trial, said Rainy River District Paramedic Services deputy chief Chad Buist, began in December of 2020 and will help the province determine its long term COVID-19 strategy. The […]
They say robots can do almost anything these days, and a pair of students at St. Mary School are learning how to put them to work to help make the world a better place. Ava Olson and Madeleine Bottomley are students in Nathan Cousineau’s Grade 4 class and have been […]
There may be a new administration in the White House, but that doesn’t mean the Save The Boundary Water campaign’s work is over. Becky Rom, the national campaign chair of the environmental group said that even though they feel the tide is turning in their favour as the Biden administration […]
While an ongoing pandemic might prevent creative performances on a live stage, there’s no keeping local artists down as they continue to make the best of a tough situation. One more young musician who is making waves during lockdown is Hannah Anderson, a Grade 11 student at Fort Frances […]
