Local News from Across the Rainy River District
With summer fast approaching, many Rainy River District residents are anxious to go back to their outdoor activities. Laurie Pentney, owner and manager of Spruce Creek Golf Course in Morson, said they usually open the first week of May, perhaps earlier this year if the warm weather soldiers through. “I’ve […]
Tonight will be the last meeting of the month for the Fort Frances council. The next council meeting will take place on April 12. On tonight’s agenda: Colonization Road Council will vote on whether to approve the recommendation from the Planning and Executive Committee to rename Colonization Road East and […]
When the pandemic forced the closure of retail businesses, many individuals started punching in their credit card information, placing orders on items to later be delivered in recyclable boxes. Although national and international statistics suggest average recyclables per household increased during the pandemic, Craig Miller, environmental superintendent, said it was […]
The Confederation College is now accepting applications for the new and free Personal Support Worker (PSW) program. The province of Ontario provided province-wide funding to have 6,000 students enrol in a six-months accelerated program. Prior to this, students would need eight months to complete the PSW program. Successful applicants will […]
On Monday the Planning and Development Executive Committee unanimously voted for the recommendation to rename Colonization Road West and Colonization Road East. Prior to voting, the committee were presented with a tally of the feedback from members of the community. Cody Vangel, chief building official and municipal planner, said they […]
The Fort Frances council had their first biweekly meeting of March on Monday. During the meeting, three letters submitted concerning the renaming of Colonization Road were referred to the Planning & Development Executive Committee for inclusion in the collection of comments on renaming Colonization Road. Sorting Gap Marina Council approved […]
The EarlyON Child and Family Centre on 281 Second St. East is open again and keen to welcome children ages zero to six along with parents and caregivers to utilize the space. Andrea Bell-Perreault, Child and Family Centre coordinator, said the EarlyON program was introduced at its current location last […]
About 80 people showed up to walk in honour of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The walk, which took place between the Sorting Gap Marina and the Bayview Motel, is part of the Red Ribbon Campaign created by Grand Council Treaty #3. This campaign was launched […]
Fort Frances council approved the request submitted by the Community Service Division to lease the Sorting Gap Marina to a for profit organization. Aaron Bisson, culture and recreation manager, said the Community Service Division is tasked with providing service to Fort Frances residents. This includes departments within the division such […]
On Monday the new Abinoojii Gamig Family Centre opened in their new location on 821 McIrvine Rd. This new facility will house the Zaagi’idiwin Headstart Program, Prenatal Nutrition Program, CAP-C (Family Support) Program and Healthy Babies and the Healthy Children Program. Sheila McMahon, executive director at the United Native Friendship […]
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is back with its woodworking workshop that takes place at the garage in front of the Senior Centre. These workshops operate under the guidelines of the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU). Under the Yellow-Protect framework, the shop will be open two times a week with a […]
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 March 22. Aaron Bisson, recreation and culture manager, submitted a request for consideration to have the Sorting Gap Marina leased to a for profit organization. […]
