Local News from Across the Rainy River District
What if with $15, you could help someone continue post-secondary education, support working women and reduce plastic waste going to landfills? Some of you might have already made this possible if you had purchased one of the bags at the Causeway Insurance glass display. These bags, made and shipped from […]
The rezoning request submitted by the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) to change St. Michael’s zoning from Institutional Type One (I) to Residential Type Two (R2) is making an appearance on tonight’s council agenda. This comes after a public meeting was held two weeks ago where some […]
Council briefs Tonight will be the last meeting of the month for the Fort Frances council. The next council meeting will be held on May 10. Colonization Road The agenda will begin with the public meeting on the renaming of Colonization Road East and West after the 30-day consultation period […]
Thunder Bay – Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski and Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford announced over $5.6 million to long-term care homes in Thunder Bay, Fort Frances, Rainy River and Atikokan to protect against COVID-19. This joined effort from the federal and provincial governments will see the implementation of four […]
Last week, the province recognized the Rainy River District Victim Services in Fort Frances for their achievements in service to crime victims. This award is given by the Attorney General and recognizes the dedication and creativity of professionals and volunteers who serve victims, and the courageous efforts of individuals who […]
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is now preparing to safely celebrate senior’s month in June, in coordination with the Town of Fort Frances. Irene Lang, board chair, wrote to council saying the centre is planning four events in June. The month will be kicked off on June 1 with an […]
Fort Frances council held a public meeting on Monday to allow members of the public to make comments in favour of or in opposition to changing the zoning of the former St. Michael’s school from Institutional (I) to Residential (R2). The change of the zoning is the first step to […]
An Easter version of Hallelujah recorded and filmed in Fort Frances is now getting shared internationally, receiving 11.5 million views and more than 600,000 shares on Facebook in a matter of days. The stars of the viral video are Callahan, 19, and Cassandra, 10, Armstrong. In under five minutes, the […]
The continued closure of the Canada-U.S. Border has gathered Canadian and American politicians around a virtual table where they discussed the impacts of the ongoing closures and a possible reopening timeline. Politicians and businesspeople from both sides of the border participated in the in-person event, which was hosted by the […]
Birch Bark Yarns is throwing a party tomorrow night, that will keep you in stitches. To celebrate the kick-off of the Spring Sock Knit-a-Long, the yarn company will be throwing a Cast On Party over Zoom, Thursday April 15 at 7 p.m. Founded by Simone LeBlanc, owner and manager of […]
Tonight will be the first meeting of the month for the Fort Frances council. The second and final one of the month will be on April 26. During council, a meeting will be held for the purpose of providing information to the public on proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw […]
Fort Frances Pharmasave is set to begin administering the AstraZeneca vaccination to adults 55 years of age or older. Pharmasave will receive 200 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines today. They have a waitlist of over 500 individuals waiting in line for the jab. Ashley LaFreniere, assistant at Pharmasave, said they […]
