Heather Latter With the Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Pageant just over a month away, Rainy River District representative Alyssa Chiasson is in the midst of pageant preparations. “I’m getting excited but a little overwhelmed—there’s so much to do,” admitted the 16-year-old Fort Frances resident. One of the most pertinent […]
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Heather Latter The Community Development Class at Confederation College here is getting residents on board to help support the Loaves and Fishes community kitchen at the New Beginnings Fellowship. “One of the main reasons is their funding has been completely cut,” noted student Harvey Jolicoeur, referring to why they chose […]
Heather Latter Despite a lack of snow, the “Snoasis 3” family fun day went off without a hitch Saturday at the Fort Frances Public Library. “Planning outdoor events in March is always a gamble,” reiterated Duane Hicks, president of the “Friends of the Museum,” which once again organized the event. […]
Heather Latter Rainy River First Nation’s 25 mega-watt solar project, located just northeast of Pinewood on the Morley-Dilke Road, has been nominated for a Game Changer Award by the Canadian Solar Industries Association. “It’s a game-changer award in the sense of what it’s going to do for those individual communities,” […]
the OPP The OPP has been receiving an increased number of complaints from local bus drivers and concerned citizens regarding vehicles not stopping for school buses that are stopped with their overhead red signal-lights flashing. It is important for drivers to remember that the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, section 175(11), […]
Staff Those aged 14-24 are encourage to register for the Weechi-it-te-win Family Services Youth in Transition “Mino Ayaawin” Youth Wellness Gathering slated for March 28. “It is open to all youth,” said Hilary Morrisseau, Youth in Transition worker. She noted there will be a number of workshops for participants, such […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for March 15-21 were Douglas Mills (Spruce Grove, Alta.), Irene Grennier (Fort Frances), Candice Nordrum (Steinbach, Man.), Sharlene Clarke (Winchester, Va.), Stewart and Donna Birnie (Gilbert Plains, Man.), Christie Olsther (Winnipeg), and […]
Heather Latter Grade 5/6 students in Debbie Jean’s class at St. Francis School are striving to create clean water in a Third World country through “Free the Children.” Calling it the “Change 4 Change” campaign, the students are asking staff and students at the school, as well as the community, […]
Heather Latter Community Living Fort Frances and District is encouraging people to pull out their brightest, funkiest socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day on Saturday. “Community Living Ontario celebrates it every year but this is the first time we are promoting it here,” noted Faith Moen. “We want […]
Heather Latter Ryan Wood of Spruce Grove, Alta. was watching Global National’s news on Friday afternoon and was surprised to see a photo of his hometown of Fort Frances during the broadcast’s sign-off. Former resident Carrie Halwachs-Zechel, meanwhile, said she almost jumped off the couch after seeing the photo of […]
Duane Hicks The new National Geographic and Heart of the Continent Partnership geotourism MapGuide and website—traveltheheart.org—officially is launching tomorrow. The “landmark project,” which has taken two years to plan and execute, is “historically significant for all who live, work, and play in the Superior border lakes region,” also known as […]
Press Release The next Border Concert Association presentation for its 2014-2015 series is “An Evening with Rebecca and Kuba.” After a highly-successful 2012 tour, Kuba returns with another unique show featuring vibraphone and Theremin, but this time showcasing his wife, Rebecca. Kuba came from Poland with a classical and jazz […]
