Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Fans of theatrics, role-playing, and the macabre will be excited to join in on the fun at a murder mystery event hosted by the Kiwanis Club, where everyone can try their hand at being the sleuth who cracks the case. Kiwanis previously held one of these events two years ago, […]
Drawing new business to the Town of Rainy River and giving people a reason to stay in or move to the area were chief among the concerns expressed by residents of the town last week at a lively all-candidates meeting ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal election. The “Meet the […]
Fiscal responsibility and a willingness to listen to the people When Bill Morrison Jr. was appointed to a seat on the Fort Frances Town Council during the last term, he didn’t take it lightly. Morrison went in hoping to review town finances and ensure responsible spending of taxpayer dollars, and […]
The Town of Fort Frances is rolling out a new community improvement plan (CIP) and, with it, financial incentive programs (FIP) aimed at aligning the goals of the municipality with its residents and businesses. A community improvement plan is a coordinated effort by a municipality to target economic development in […]
Stroke survivor and community advocate would push for accessibility, housing and accountability A first-time candidate for Fort Frances Town Council, Nathan Galusha has thrown his hat in the ring with plans to move the town forward using advocacy and transparent leadership. Galusha acknowledges that he lacks formal political or council […]
Those end-of-the-season yard work tasks can be daunting and costly, especially with today’s gas prices. But being able to rely on equipment that doesn’t guzzle ever-more-pricey fuel or require heaving on a pull cord to start can take some of the sting out of mowing, trimming, blowing and cutting. There […]
Local voters had the chance to hear directly from municipal candidates and put their questions on the table during an all-candidate town hall hosted by The Fort Frances Times and the Fort Frances Labour Council last Thursday evening. Held at the Townshend Theatre, the event gave residents an opportunity to […]
Boosting the economy and supporting local business while seeking out industrial and commercial investment Born and raised in Fort Frances, Anthony Andrusco is running with plans to bring a fresh perspective to his hometown’s council and a desire to help build a stronger future. Everyone who gets involved with local […]
Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) hosted its annual two-day Fall Harvest celebration last week. In a grassy field filled with the smell of fresh bannock and the rhythm of the drum circle, history and civics classes of district schools learned treaty rights and practices through cultural demonstrations. According to SGEI […]
The Fort Frances Lakers have asked the town to consider replacing the aging sound system in the Ice for Kids (IFK) rink at the Memorial Sports Centre, which, according to Lakers President Sarah Freeman-Kivimaki, is currently unusable. The current sound system has been in use at IFK since the construction […]
Rainy River closed out summer with a bang with its annual fishing tournament, bringing together anglers from north and south of the border for friendly competition. However, for Brandon Ignaszewski of Greenbush, Minn. and Mike Vacura of Roseau, Minn., the only thing on their minds after weigh-ins was taking home […]
With new groups of furry friends constantly dropping into Best for Kitty, the organization is always dependent on assistance from the community to continue its mission of housing cats. Best for Kitty is a Fort Frances-based non-profit registered charity dedicated to feline rescue. The organization has been operated by a […]
