Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On May 15, operators of The Scoop ice cream shop at the Sorting Gap Marina notified patrons that they would not be resuming service this summer and that the Town of Fort Frances would be assuming responsibility for the marina. Operated under a partnership between owners of restaurants Flint House […]
Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services hosted a barbecue outside the Nugget Motel yesterday. On top of hot dogs and burgers, workers also distributed addiction resources like naloxone and fentanyl testing strips. When asked why the event was so important, mental wellness worker Ruthann McGinnis motioned to the door behind her, where a […]
Project Petunia is a community beautification initiative that has made Fort Frances a more vibrant place to live for around 22 years. Residents are encouraged to submit their sponsorship forms by the first week of June and to fill out a survey seeking feedback from the community. Samantha Manty, programming […]
In and amongst a busy few weeks, the mayor of Fort Frances found time to help cook a feast of fish for community friends. During his regular address to council and the public during last night’s meeting of town council, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas shared that he and deputy […]
POLICE BRIEFS (FORT FRANCES) – A search warrant in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in three individuals being arrested and charged with numerous drug and Criminal Code (CC) offences. On May 12, 2023, members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, Community Street Crime Unit […]
Advocacy groups, teachers’ unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province. In a letter sent to Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Children Minister Michael Parsa on Wednesday, the collection of organizations said many children in […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeated promises Tuesday to update legislation that governs water use while formally announcing the Canada Water Agency is to be headquartered in Manitoba’s capital city. Trudeau said his government’s first priority is to update the act regulating the use and development of the resource in Canada. […]
The town of Fort Frances will be looking for government funding to help keep Sunny Cove Camp viable for town use and beyond in the future. At last night’s meeting of town council, it was decided that the town would make an application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation […]
On Friday, May 19, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre was presented with a historical medal which dates back to the signing of Treaty #3. The 150-year-old medal had formerly been on loan to the Fort Frances Museum and was in the care of Fort Frances resident Ted Brockie and his sister Helen […]
The Kam River Fighting Walleye finally had a chance to celebrate their SIJHL championship last Thursday. Goaltender Jack Orchard took a few minutes to reflect on the season with the Times The team, based out of OIiver Paipoonge near Thunder Bay, beat the Thunder Bay Northstars in seven games for […]
Recognizing the serious need for bail reform at both the provincial and national level, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North West Region Intelligence Unit (NWRIU) launched Operation Return, arresting 41 wanted individuals in Fort Frances this year. Operation Return ensures the safe apprehension of individuals who are currently wanted and […]
This year to date, the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has received 113 new referrals for their speech and language support and programming, a number much higher than in previous years. At the school board meeting on May 2, Lonna Oster, speech-language pathologist (SLP) at RRDSB, said she attributes […]
