Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A northwestern Ontario First Nation that’s struggling through a decade-long social crisis has directed its leaders to blockade the highway if the province grants mineral extraction permits near its water source. Onigaming First Nation Chief Jeff Copenace says elders have instructed him to notify a partnership between First Mining Gold […]
November is Woman Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and organizations around Fort Frances and the Rainy River District are working to support women and girls who find themselves the victims of abuse. Jacquee Loerzel is a Community Family Violence Councillor with Riverside and helps coordinate the campaign locally. “Shine the […]
For 50 years, Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) has helped Rainy River District residents work on their resumés, cover letters, and prepare for job interviews, and while they’ve been celebrating all year, on Nov. 5 their official birthday took place with a cake cutting and celebration. To celebrate the milestone […]
It may be just out of the way, but the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is a bustling place full of different programs aimed at helping the community and those in need. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the Volunteer Bureau, located in the old CN […]
November 20, 2025, marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day meant to honour the memory of transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. As the transgender community continues to face persecution and violence, both in Canada and beyond, the day offers a time to […]
Although I don’t yet know what it is like to be a trans person in Fort Frances (which is a long and complicated tale for another time), I do know what it’s like to live in a place where I don’t always feel accepted. Sure, many people will feel they […]
The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame has made two financial donations aimed at help local kids get involved in sports. A total of $3,000 from attendee donations raised during the Hall of Fame’s 2022 and 2025 induction ceremonies will be given to KidSport Fort Frances ($2,000) and Fort Frances […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 is urging those interested in applying for open positions on the men’s and women’s executive council to submit applications by Nov. 21. Traditional selection for the open positions on the men’s council – east, the men’s council – north and the women’s council – north will […]
While he may not have always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Doug Veldhuisen has always had a passion for the people and animals of Fort Frances. Those two things have combined to set Veldhuisen on a career path that has been far more exciting and rewarding than he could […]
Two Canadian country crooners have paired up to bring festive cheer across Canada, including a stop in Fort Frances. George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are stopping for a show at the Townshend Theatre on Dec. 2 and are bringing along some country flavoured Yuletide tunes, along with a few of […]
The magic of the holidays is set to fill the air on Friday, Nov. 21, as the community gathers for this year’s first annual tree lighting celebration. The theme for this festive evening is “elf training” – come and earn your Santa’s elf graduation cap through fun family friendly activities […]
The Fort Frances OPP have laid numerous charges against a local man following an investigation into drug trafficking in town. According to a press release from the Rainy River District OPP, on Monday, November 10, 2025, officers with the OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from Treaty #3 […]
