Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A simple new information kit could help Fort Frances paramedics save valuable time when responding to medical emergencies, particularly in situations where patients are unable to speak for themselves. Fort Frances Senior Centre manager Cindy Noble introduced the Emergency Response Information Kit (E.R.I.K) on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Centre, […]
The Window and Door Store has donated a storage unit at its Fort Frances location to act as a collection point for furniture and household goods for tenants displaced by the Rose Manor fire. The move is part of a community effort led by Melissa Pearson and Joanne Smith, who […]
The owner of the Fort Frances Generating Station has sold off its U.S. power assets and rebranded Canadian assets from FirstLight to Caelo Energy. Despite this change, Fort Francians can expect the same services with no difference in costs. The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), Caelo Energy’s parent […]
Following the cancellation and subsequent death of Sass Jordan, Tour de Fort announced yesterday that the hole left in its lineup for this season will be filled by Canadian rocker Jeff Martin, lead singer of The Tea Party. Martin is preparing to embark on a cross-Canada tour which will take […]
The owner of the Fort Frances Generating Station has rebranded the portfolio that holds its Canadian assets, including the 13.1 MW hydroelectric dam, under the name Caelo Energy after selling off its U.S. power assets. The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) announced Tuesday that it had completed the […]
A former Rainy River District detachment commander has attained a new position within the OPP. As of Oct. 12, Shaun Crabbe, who previously held the role of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) superintendent for the North West Region, was promoted to chief superintendent. Chief superintendent is a senior leadership role within […]
The Town of Fort Frances and North Star Air are introducing “ticket-books,” a new method to pay airfare in bulk for discounted rates. The partnership between the municipality and the Thunder Bay-based airline began in July, when the town followed the lead of Kenora, which had been working alongside North […]
A resident of Fort Frances has taken home a record-breaking pot in Riverside Health Care’s monthly 50/50 draw. Riverside announced on Monday that Kelly Plichta of Fort Frances was the winner of the 50/50 draw for October, taking home an impressive $43,057.50, marking the biggest jackpot to date for the […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards ceremony Wednesday evening at Lowey’s Greenhouse, honouring the top businesses and organizations around the Rainy River District. Two of the big winners were Riverside Health Care Facilities and RPM Powersports, which took home Business of the Year (16+ employees) and […]
Riverside Health Care’s October 50-50 draw has surged above the $30,000 mark over the last few days, marking the largest 50-50 jackpot since the monthly draws began as part of the Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS! campaign. The last chance to get tickets for the healthcare provider’s monthly draw is today before […]
THUNDER BAY – The percentage of voters in the 2026 municipal election can be deceiving, say city officials. According to the numbers released by the city clerk’s office, less than 41 percent of the 91,000 eligible voters cast ballots either in the advance polls, online, or in person on Monday. […]
With polls closed and the votes counted, the Fort Frances municipal election came to an end last night, much to the relief of Municipal Clerk Chelsea Greig. This was Greig’s first election as clerk, and she said it was a long process. “It’s a one-year process, so there are things, […]
