Local News from Across the Rainy River District
There is a beautiful paradox in our world. It sits within the very heart and soul of the human story. It is a tension indescribably fundamental, ancient, sacred, and gently profound. It is also very easy to forget that it holds our societies together. It is this: We are individuals. […]
I recently had an interesting conversation with Scott Fawcett about the value of parents supporting youth sports. Whether it is swimming, football, hockey, figure skating, dance, performing arts, or baseball, without their financial support and commitment, those programs would cease to exist. One of the most significant points that he […]
DID YOU KNOW? In a single year, falls among children result in: Although falling is a normal and expected part of childhood—essential for learning to walk, climb, and play—the injury risk is significant. Falls are, in fact, the leading cause of injury-related hospital admissions for children from birth to age […]
Yikes: it always seems a bit scary when you see December 1st on your calendar! We are trying to cut back on gifts this year but there are still a few special people that I want to gift something. Honestly, I love giving gifts, it is just figuring out what […]
The rural school students are getting in the Christmas spirit by planning and rehearsing their parts for their schools concert or activity. This year’s school concerts/activities are as follows: Crossroads: December 18 at 6 p.m. Donald Young School: December 11 at 6 p.m. A holiday craft night and bake sale. […]
I had a brilliant idea the other day. The brilliance of this brainstorm is akin to a child (me) standing on the edge of the barn roof, ready to leap off with the understanding that before I hit the bank of snow below me, I would take flight and soar […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Emo Holly Daze Dec. 5-6. The Holly Daze Christmas parade starts at 6 p.m. and will be followed by fireworks on the waterfront. See the full Holly Daze schedule in tomorrow’s Fort Frances Times. Stuff a Cruiser takes place across the Rainy River District on Saturday Dec. 6. […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Fort Frances Curling Community Centre is hosting a Friday Fun Night Nov. 28 Registration at 6:30 p.m. games at 7. $15 per person unless you have an unlimited club membership. Sticks and sliders available, please wear clean footwear. Coaching available to newbies who need it. Wear your […]
James (Jim) Arthur Craig, longtime parishioner of St. Alphonsus Church and member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Alphonsus Knights of Columbus Council #11086, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, in the arms of his wife, Carolyn, at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, November […]
It is with great sadness the family of Cassie Lillian Fedoruk announce her passing on November 18, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Cassie was the eldest child of John and Annie Paton, born on June 1, 1930, at 360 3rd St. E, Fort Frances, where she […]
Alice Virginia Ivall (Storkson) passed away surrounded by loving family on November 18, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Alice was born on April 10, 1947, in Rainy River and grew up there. She was the eldest of eight children. From an early age, she took on […]
Ramona Grace McWatt (Bird) passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at Fairview Mennonite Home at the age of 96. Predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Charles William (Bud) McWatt (1929-2019). Ramona will be sadly missed by her children Sharon Caron (Brad), Rick (Jacquie) and Robert (Kim); her […]
