Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Following a long and winding road to completion, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas gave kudos to all those who have been involved with helping the town’s newest amenity reach its opening day. As part of his regular report to council during Monday night’s meeting, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas gave […]
The Town of Fort Frances is gearing up for a series of summertime events to help entertain residents and help drive economic growth, and council has given it a strong head start. As part of Monday night’s Council Meeting, town administration presented a report to council asking for a declaration […]
(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON)- Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting assistance from the public in locating Jeremy SERGERIE, 23 years old, from Sioux Lookout. Individuals with property in areas surrounding Sioux Lookout are requested to check their cabins and outbuildings for unusual activity. Jeremy was reported missing after […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers of what to expect when crossing the border for the upcoming Canada Day and U.S. Independence Day holidays. The CBSA works to protect Canadians, support the economy and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across our borders. […]
THUNDER BAY — A shipment of used computers is being sent to students thousands of kilometres away so they can use them for their education. Through Medical Equipment Modernization Opportunity, computers from Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute are being sent to students in Ecuador who will use them to finish […]
Former Fort Frances Councillor David Kircher has filed to to take the Town of Fort Frances and the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner David G. Boghosian to court, with a Notice of Application for Judicial Review. Kircher’s legal team filed a 17-page notice to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Thunder […]
The Town of Fort Frances is preparing to add its name to a list of municipalities calling on the province to re-absorb some of the cost of community policing. During Monday night’s meeting of Town Council, discussion turned to a resolution letter received from the Municipality of Tweed, Ont., regarding […]
The 2024 Senior Citizen of the Year goes to Gordon Cornell. Gordon was honoured with the award last Tuesday (June 18) at the Seniors Coffee Gathering. Many of his family members attended to share this happy moment with Gordon. His family nominated Gordon, stating his many accomplishments, The people of […]
In a cabinet shuffle at the beginning of the month premier Doug Ford shuffled his cabinet moving around some key ministers in his inner circle of advisors. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford has had his ministerial roles expanded. Already Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development the Premier has added […]
On Wednesday, June 21 library workers at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre voted to join CUPE. “We’re happy,” said Joelle Barron, who works as a part-time library clerk at the library. “This has been a long time coming and we’re excited to start our collective bargaining process with […]
Many in Fort Frances, Couchiching First Nation and surrounding areas were disappointed when Chester Fried Chicken shut down at the CC Complex, but the new restaurant in its place is serving up more fresh foods and fewer fried ones. High Council Café moved into the complex when the owner of […]
Fort Frances, Ontario – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) would like to congratulate the successful recipients of our 2024 Bursaries – Jade Belluz (Fort Frances High School), Lily Jourdain (Fort Frances High School), Matteo Ferreira (Northern Lakes K-12 School), and Gianna Perrault-King (Rainy River High School). Belluz […]
