Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The OPP will participate in Operation Impact this weekend. As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) prepares for busy highways and roads during the Thanksgiving long weekend, they note that 296 people will not have the option to join family and friends this year. This figure represents the number of people […]
The nominations are in for the 2024 Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The awards banquet will be held October 16 at la Place Rendez-Vous. and tickets are being sold. To purchase, e-mail thefort@fortfranceschamber.com or call 807-274-5773. Business Awards 2024 Nominees Customer Service: Individual Vanessa Ward – Solutions Bookkeeping […]
Join us as we celebrate Small Business Week (October 21-25, 2024) with a series of informative seminars and an open house, designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners thrive. Whether you’re just starting your business journey or looking to expand, we have something for everyone! 1. Starting a Business […]
With the sudden closing of the Salty Jester, the Icebox Radio Theater has moved its Oct 24th show to the John Faith Little Theater at Backus Community Center. ‘Tales to Tremble By’ is the title of the show which features original and classic audio drama all with a Halloween theme. […]
DRYDEN – The pulp mill in Dryden is receiving money from a “green” fund, and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa has questions about that. The Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP) funding received by Dryden Fibre Canada should be conditional on the mill taking measures to “put an end to the exacerbation […]
Canadian Wrestling’s Elite proudly announces that we will celebrate 16 years of operations across the great country of Canada with events across four Canadian provinces and it will all kick off while simultaneously kicking off 2025 with 9 events in 9 nights across the province of Ontario! To celebrate this […]
Community Living Thunder Bay has been supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities since 1954. It has developed a system that not only provides client services but focuses on fostering a supportive, inclusive community where every person, regardless of ability, is valued equally. Juliana Baez, Community Living’s marketing co-ordinator, said the goal […]
A previously identified repair to the coolant plant in the ‘52 Canadians rink has ultimately led to a delay in the ice making for the ‘24-25 season, and has left user groups to fill their schedules using other venues and resources. Travis Rob, Manager of Operations and Facilities for the […]
Peter Spuzak, an artist from the township of Albertan, Ontario, has always loved art. The Alberton township artist revered the inherent beauty of the natural landscape while working on his family farm. His passion led him to study advertising design at what was then called the Ontario College of Art, […]
Riverside Health Care is happy to announce the expansion of its Assisted Living program in the Rainy River District, with the addition of 28 new Assisted Living spots. Further strengthening this vital support across our communities, this expansion includes seven new spots in the Fort Frances area, 10 in Rainy […]
Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You! Tragically, there were 133 fire-related deaths in Ontario in 2022—the deadliest year in over two decades. In 2023, the province suffered 123 fire-related deaths. Communities have lost mothers, fathers, grandparents and even children—so many years of potential life lost! Being prepared for the […]
This weeks news is a mix of new and old news. Last week I was unable to send emails. Thanks to my daughter Carley who was able to fix the problem (within minutes) I have news this week. What would we do without our kids when is comes to technology! […]
