Robin McCormick The Emo Legion will host a family fun golf tournament on Saturday, July 28. Call the Legion for more info. Meanwhile, the next “Country Jam” at the Emo Legion is slated for Friday, July 27. Be sure to purchase a 50/50 ticket for the upcoming draw that same […]
District News
Heather Latter To look into contaminants FORT FRANCES—Seine River First Nation and Naicatchewenin First Nation together are moving forward with an environmental contaminants project after recently receiving funding approval from the National First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program—an initiative made possible through the partnerships of the First Nations University of Canada, […]
the MNR There were 15 new fires reported by late yesterday afternoon in the Northwest Region—and more reports were being investigated as the evening progressed. There were 10 new fires reported by day’s end Wednesday, including three in Nipigon District, one in Red Lake District, and six in Sioux Lookout […]
Press Release The public is invited to a garden party next Tuesday (July 17) from 2-4 p.m. to view the newly-developed courtyards at Rainycrest here. Guided tours will be given, with homemade cookies, lemonade, or iced tea served in each of the four courtyards. Much work has been done planting […]
Press Release Tickets for this year’s “Quest for the Best,” set for Thursday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre, are now on sale at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce office and Canadian Tire. They cost $15 each. Also returning this year is the popular VIP […]
Sarah Pruys The Fort Frances Horticultural Society has been busy once again this year but like all clubs, it always is looking for new members. From almost seven-year-old Magnus Trembath to Edith Newman, who is 90 years older than him, the society is a great organization to get involved with. […]
Heather Latter A pair of college students have embarked on a business venture this summer—and have received funds from the provincial government’s “Summer Company” program (offered through the Northwest Business Centre) to help them. Film production students Shawnee Morrisseau, of Couchiching First Nation, and Andrew Wigwas of Thunder Bay have […]
Sarah Pruys Wesway, a Thunder Bay-based company that helps families gain access to respite care, has received funding to stay in Rainy River District. Previously just a pilot project, the company will be providing respite funding for seniors, as well as offering support and assistance in finding suitable respite care, […]
the MNR Canadian residents can fish licence-free in Ontario from July 7-15, providing families a fun and affordable way to enjoy the province’s beautiful lakes and rivers. “Whether you’ve never fished before or have been doing it for years, fishing is a wonderful way to spend some time together as […]
Press Release Rocky Ridge Farm from Barwick will be at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market this Saturday (July 7) selling juicy, home-grown raspberries. Quarts of the berries will be $10 while pints are $6. The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market once again will have local strawberries available. A pail of these […]
Staff Three new fires were reported in the district yesterday. Fort Frances Fire #23 was located at Kagaki Lake but is now “out” while Fort Frances Fire #24 is a 0.1-ha. blaze “being held” near Reeves Lake, far north of Fort Frances. Fort Frances Fire #25, located south of Clearwater […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP detachment conducted marine patrols on Rainy Lake over the July 1 holiday weekend as part of the OPP Long Weekend Traffic/Marine Initiative focusing on preventing marine-related tragedies. As a result, several charges were issued for a variety of offences. On Sunday around 6 […]
