Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The border closure has affected the lives of many people who cross between Canada to the United States, whether it’s to fish, shop or socialize. But for curlers, not being able to come to Fort Frances has added another hit. Because there are no curling clubs in International Falls, curlers […]
The Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances is reopening under the guidelines set out under the Yellow-Protect level of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. Aaron Bisson, recreational and cultural manager, said they are operating the same way they have before the lockdown. “We reached out to the health […]
The Fort Frances council will have its final meeting of the month tonight. During the meeting, council will decide on whether to approve the tenting bylaw. The report of the amendments to the tenting bylaw were approved during the last council meeting. If council approves the bylaw, it will be […]
The Out of the Cold warming centre has been following safety precautions when admitting individuals for the overnight stay. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), said they practice all safety precautions set out by the health unit. This includes wearing masks […]
Fort Frances council approved the recommendation to amending the tenting bylaw during its last council meeting. Under this bylaw, tenting in Fort Frances will be regulated. The bylaw will be effective after the actual authorization of the amendments is approved at next week’s council meeting. Cody Vangel, chief building […]
Renovations to the Out of the Cold warming centre are still ongoing. The building, owned by the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), is currently operating as an overnight warming centre, but will be renovated to accommodate more individuals in the future. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer […]
The Town of Fort Frances has recently purchased flowers to be planted at the cemetery and around town in the spring. Travis Rob, operations and facilities manager, said the plan the town is working on depends on COVID-19 restrictions. Rob said even if there are restrictions in the spring, […]
The winter season is earmarked for different snow activities. Just like a lot of time and energy is dedicated to maintaining the ice for curlers and hockey players, volunteers work tirelessly to maintain the trails in town in order to make a fun and memorable walking, skiing and snowshoeing experience. […]
A community safety and well-being plan for the Rainy River District is currently in development. The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is partnering with 18 regional services to develop a plan that will target all municipalities within the Rainy River District. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at […]
The sun rises on the baseball field welcoming yet another competitive bunch. Stakes are high, as the two teams get ready to play. Sports have a way of dividing people but in 1989, as Neil Whitefield looked across the baseball diamond and saw Shirley, who would end up being his […]
The Shevlin Wood yards project is moving ahead with the final presentation given from HTFC Planning and Design. Glen Manning, principal at HTFC, gave a presentation to council members on Monday to provide a final report on the work to be done. According to the report, this project is […]
During last week’s budget meeting, the Fort Frances council approved a grant for the Meals on Wheels program valued at $11,000 to be used until June 2021. This grant will be paid on two instalments, $5,500 each. Last year, the Meals on Wheels program received $16,500 in grants from […]
