Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Are there more mosquitoes than usual this year? University of Manitoba entomology instructor Jordan Bannerman says when looking at mosquitoes, there are two main factors: heat and water. He says the higher the temperature, the quicker mosquito larvae develop. “We’re coming off several weeks of very very warm weather,” he […]
This summer young athletes from all across North America will gather to compete and represent their communities in the 11th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The games have been held every three years since 1990. Initially scheduled to take place in 2020, the 2023 NAIG will be held in Halifax, NS. […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a youth for break and enter in the Town of Fort Frances. On June 11, 2023, just before 12:00 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP were advised of an […]
The Town of Fort Frances has been without a permanent CAO since Faisal Anwar left at the end of March. Following his departure, Travis Rob, operations and facilities manager, accepted the interim CAO role. “Travis has really helped us out by stepping up,” says Mayor Andrew Hallikas. Regarding the hire […]
The Town of Fort Frances announced yesterday that its public-facing recycling compactor is back up and running. The compactor was closed when a fire destroyed the building at the site of the Town recycling depot on May 27. Residents of Fort Frances may now drop their own recycling off at […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre posted on Facebook recently, reminding people that they deliver books to shut-ins (people confined indoors due to age, illness, or disability). Nadine Cousineau has worked at the library for over nine years and says they’ve been doing shut-in deliveries since before she started. […]
Leaders of Pride organizations across the region are mindful of safety concerns as they plan their events this month. Kenora Pride chair Andréa Campbell said they have always had to have security for events. “It’s not new that there’s a need for security,” she said. “Our flag raising this year […]
Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) have announced they will be heading to a Federal Court Hearing on IPCO’s motion for emergency injunctive relief. As of March 31, three Indigenous police services – Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), Anishinabek Police Service (APS), UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM) – have no […]
Thunder Bay, Ont. — A new partnership between Confederation College and the Thunder Bay District Social Services Board (TBDSSAB) will provide an opportunity for individuals currently employed in early-year childcare programs and centres the ability to obtain their Early Childhood Education diploma. The Fast-Track ECE program is designed to offer […]
Couchiching First Nation is preparing for their 30th annual traditional powwow and organizers say they are looking forward to seeing the community come together with singing and dancing. “Now you see young ones that are taking up [singing and dancing] at like kindergarten grade. You’re getting that lifetime of exposure […]
Ian Jodoin spent some time in Winnipeg for schooling. He saw some lacrosse there, especially during a teaching placement at Glenlawn Collegiate which had a field lacrosse team. He says he’s always loved the sport and wondered why there’s no lacrosse in Fort Frances. “It’s a big part of Canadian […]
Last week, the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) announced they will begin a multiphase renewal effort at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) this summer. A release from the RRDSB says the washroom renovations are the most exciting aspect of the project. They will be implementing a multiple single use […]
