Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The walls used to speak to me with a buzz of contrarian rebels. While making the city home for several years, the Madhouse in Thunder Bay made for an amazing place to reflect and write. However, it was not the ebb and flow of conversation nor the lively debate filling […]
Due to the mild winters of recent years, earwigs have successfully migrated north and established themselves in the yards and gardens of Northwestern Ontario. By far, earwigs seem to be the insect that makes humans cringe the most. When mentioned in conversation, even those that have never seen an earwig […]
Did you know? Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is next week. In addition, Public Safety Canada has developed an online version of a home emergency plan at www.getprepared.gc.ca. Quick fact of interest Here is a quick fact you might find interesting: The Canadian National Railroad Bridge (constructed in 1908), across […]
Lately, I seem to spend too much time pondering the concept of being elderly, and if I qualify. We like to label each other, that’s for sure, and no less when it comes to age – toddler, teen, millennials (who seem to me to get a bad rap), middle-aged, and […]
The 25th Emo Walleye Classic takes place May 21, 22 and 23. There are 33 teams signed up to date. This is always a fun filled tournament, enjoyed by anglers, the dedicated committee, volunteers and all spectators. To add to the fun there will be a corn hole tournament on […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Save the Date Town of Fort Frances Volunteer appreciation BBQ – Thursday, April 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre. Town Council and Town Employees will be throwing a barbecue inviting anyone who volunteers their time in the Town of Fort Frances to […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River Festival of the Performing Arts runs from March 26 to Apr. 24 for the full schedule visit ff-festival.com. Tour De Fort is hosting a concert featuring Americana Blues artist Sandra Bouza on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. tickets are available online at tourdefort.com and at […]
Did you know? Emergency Preparedness Week is approaching and runs May 3 to 9, 2026. This year, the national theme released by Public Safety Canada is: Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. It only takes “four simple steps” to become better prepared to face an emergency: Be prepared: Know your risks […]
With love and sadness we announce the recent passing of Beatrice “Betty” Ann Blight on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Betty leaves behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and deep devotion to her family and community. Betty was born on December 23, 1943, in […]
Randy Ernest Brannan spent his final moments in his home, with family and friends by his side, on the afternoon of April 11, 2026. He was 69 years old. Born on December 12, 1956, in Emo, Ont., Randy spent his childhood in North Branch, the youngest of five children. As […]
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Marlene “Molly” Crozier on April 18, 2026 at Emo Health Centre. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Leuciano Leaurence (Larry) Fontana, age 94, of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at La Verendrye hospital with family by his side. He was born on December 13, 1931, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Andrew and Clementina Fontana. Larry grew up in Fort Frances and graduated […]
