Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As the field of candidates begins to grow, two 2018 candidates will not be seeking a seat in council chambers this year. The 2018 municipal election saw eight candidates run for the six councillor seats. The two candidates that did not make the cut were Harold Huntley with 1,228 votes, […]
After 24 years in the mayoral seat, Dennis Brown has bowed out of the upcoming Atikokan municipal election, putting an end to his 42 years in municipal politics. Brown, a strong advocate for the community, has several notable notches on his political belt, from upgrading recreational facilities to rebuilding roads. […]
Most people would be familiar with his unique voice, his humble demeanour and his involvement with several clubs and organizations in the community. A smile of happiness and gratitude tells the story of how Gordon McBride was able to garner the respect of an entire community. McBride, 91, hails from […]
An unfortunate accident on a camping trip that resulted in a back injury is the reason Kelsey Schmidt got interested in physiotherapy. “I was lifting a canoe onto my shoulders and I hurt my back,” Schmidt, a registered physiotherapist and part owner at Wright Physiotherapy in Fort Frances, said. “And […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) fully supports the provincial decision to return to in-person classes. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the benefits of increased learning far outweigh the risks at a population level. “Although the Omicron variant is highly transmissible, the risk of […]
The Town of Fort Frances council received a proposal from Bell Canada to erect a new 35 ft telecommunications tower at 238 Church St. Adam Fulford, project director, gave a presentation during last week’s Committee of the Whole council meeting on the project timeline and benefits. He said they are […]
Rain, snow, or sunshine, his unique and energetic voice is the first one many hear in the morning. But what do you know about Jonathan Price, the voice of 93.1 The Border’s Wake Up Borderland? Price has been a staple of the Fort Frances community since his arrival from Bolton, […]
The possibility of adding a binding referendum question on the 2022 municipal election was considered by the Town of Fort Frances Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday. However, council declined to move forward, due to lack of time and education. Under the Municipal Elections Act, a municipal council may […]
Still have a real Christmas tree around? The Fort Frances Volunteer Fire Brigade is doing a Christmas tree drop off on Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Daryl’s Custom Landscape Ltd. on 881 Sixth Street West. Mike Barlow, president of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, said given the […]
Town of Fort Frances Mayor June Caul issued a public apology for releasing a confidential legal opinion to a local resident, during Monday night’s council meeting. The apology was made at the unanimous request of council, following an in-camera discussion. The confidential legal opinion, prepared by Gowling WLG (Canada) on […]
There are currently 365 active cases in the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), but Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said this is an underestimate of the total number of cases due to testing eligibility and the newest guidelines. Young Hoon said the number of positive […]
The Fort Frances paper mill is almost fully demolished, with only the Biomass building standing. But what is going to happen with the lagoon? The lagoon is the underground facility that was used for the treatment of the wastewater from the Kraft and paper mills. It was originally built in […]
