Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Following a lengthy discussion and input from council, the decision to rename the pair of Colonization Roads in Fort Frances has been postponed, for now. A high-visibility item on Monday night’s town council agenda, mayor and council had the opportunity to discuss the movement to rename Colonization Road East and […]
Two special announcements were made at Monday night’s town council meeting to recognize individuals who have made a difference in Fort Frances. As part of the town’s regular Committee of the Whole meeting, Mayor June Caul announced the winner of the 2020 award, along with a special recognition for another […]
The Salvation Army and 93.1 The border are joining forces again this year for an event that’s a little different than what they’ve done in the past. Following the decision to hold off on their annual “Burst a Bus” program, which generally sees toys collected for the Salvation Army’s Christmas […]
It’s that time of year again when the Salvation Army kettles and bells can be heard tinkling their tunes throughout the district. This year their songs are more important than ever. The Salvation Army kicked off their kettle campaign in Fort Frances last Friday, setting up their bell just inside […]
A request for the names, addresses and Farm Business Registration (FBR) numbers of Ontario farmers has been withdrawn. According to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), a Freedom of Information request (FOI) asking for potentially sensitive information on farmers in the province has been withdrawn following a period of mediation […]
The town of Fort Frances is being asked to give our local bee population a helping hand next spring. At last Monday night’s town council meeting, mayor and councillors heard a deputation from Reagan Breeze of Dryden in regards to an initiative he is at the forefront of that aims […]
Paramedics in the area are running a month-long campaign to help give back to those in need in the district, and supporting another good cause while they’re at it. The Rainy River District Association of Professional Paramedics (RRAPP) have started an epaulette campaign for the month of November, an effort […]
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre in Rainy River First Nations is celebrating a big win at the provincial level. During a virtual award ceremony held on October 28 by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) for their annual Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence, the historical centre was revealed to be the […]
If you’re looking to win yourself an exciting trip in 2021, it’s important to know a local draw is doing things a bit differently. Tickets are now on sale for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s annual Trip of the Month draw, which has traditionally seen one lucky winner each month […]
In a year when everyone has been stuck inside, it’s more important than ever to shine a light on abuse against women. That’s the message of this year’s “Shine the Light” campaign, the annual event that works to raise awareness of and against woman abuse. Initiated by the London Abused […]
It may have been a cold and blustery day, but that didn’t stop dignitaries and uniformed officers alike from celebrating the official opening of Ontario’s newest OPP detachment. Gathered at the brand new facility located at 901 Colonization Road West on Tuesday afternoon, members of the Rainy River District OPP, […]
Energy Fitness owner Jackie Lampi-Hughes pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club “Trip of the Month” draw for November yesterday morning inside Energy Fitness. Mary Chapman is the winner of the November draw, a trip to Puerto Vallarta valued at $4,200. In light of continuing restrictions around […]
