Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Sunset Water Sports in Fort Frances has applied to a grant called “Fishing Has No Boundaries” from Tbaytel, in order to purchase adaptive fishing equipment. Shawna McRitchie, co-owner of Sunset Water Sports in Fort Frances, said they are one of 12 finalists to receive one of three $10,000 grants. “We […]
At what point in life does one start thinking about their eternal resting location? Will it be six feet under ground or an urn in a columbarium niche? If you are an obituary reader, you will have noticed that as per most wishes, cremation has taken place, with a celebration […]
All flags have been lowered at the Civic Centre in the Town of Fort Frances since Monday in respect and memory of the children whose bodies were found buried at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. The discovery was made on Thursday when Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc […]
On Monday about 100 individuals gathered at the site of the former residential school in Fort Frances to support their neighbours in B.C. after the remains of 215 children were discovered at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops. The discovery was made on Thursday when Tk’emlúps te […]
The Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances is eager to open their doors again, to host events, meat and 50/50 draws and support the veterans. Veronica Davis, office manager and bookkeeper, said she is eager to have the Legion open back to fundraising events, activities and socializing. “We are here […]
He served five years in the Second World War, spent 60 years being an active member of the Kiwanis Club and 47 years owning and managing a local business – all adding to his 100 years of success, community involvement and wisdom. “There were not many cars when I was […]
There is no doubt of the negative effects the pandemic had on the workforce, particularly those working by the shift in industries that were forced to close. Raina Johnson, 19, found herself having to navigate COVID-19 uncertainties as she tries to save money before going off to college in the […]
A late night call from stranded equine haulers resulted in a brush with celebrity for boarder Six degrees of separation is the idea that you are only six social connections away from meeting your idol. What if there was only one and that one was a horse? Colleen Wieringa, owner […]
The Fort Frances council had their last meeting of May on Monday. During the meeting, different bylaws were passed, from the final vote to rename Colonization Roads, authorizing the levying and collection of a special charge of taxes upon the Business Improvement Area. Taxes will be paid through the Town […]
Pharmasave in Fort Frances received a shipment of the Pfizer vaccine after the province stopped the use of AstraZeneca for the first dose. Ashley LaFreniere, assistant at Pharmasave, said anyone 12 years of age or older can call them and have their name put on the waiting list for first […]
It is believed that if a person does what they love, they will never have to work a day in their life. Hannah Mueller, 24, is the perfect example of how a passion can turn into a job. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Mueller was no stranger to Rainy […]
Survey shows that Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in northern Ontario communities are experiencing high levels of workload pressure, anxiety, workplace violence and physical and mental exhaustion. This survey, administered by the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) from March to April, was […]
