Local News from Across the Rainy River District
After a lengthy fundraising campaign that smashed all kinds of goals, and a bit of a wait for the fruits of their labours to be realized, administration, staff and patients at La Verendrye General Hospital (LVGH) are finally getting to reap the benefits of brand-new diagnostic imaging equipment that will […]
With Christmas comes the time-honoured tradition of giving to those less fortunate in one’s community. One such way of supporting others this time of year is the Salvation Army’s ‘Adopt a Family’ program. The ‘Adopt a Family’ program allows groups or individuals to get the details of a family and […]
The holiday season is a time for joy, giving, and wrapping yourself in the warmth of family. This holiday season, the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club has spread that warmth to hundreds of families in the Rainy River district with a lead gift of $10,000 towards the Riverside Foundation for Health […]
On Nov 6 at their Remembrance Day Tea, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary celebrated 95 Years of Service with a cake cutting ceremony. The Auxiliary received its Charter dated May 2, 1927, as the Ladies Auxiliary to the British Empire Service League. There were 16 members and Janet Hamilton was the […]
The Salvation Army has once more kicked off their annual Kettle Campaign fundraiser in the Rainy River District, and this year their efforts are more important than ever. Salvation Army Fort Frances corps officer Arthur Heathcote and outgoing mayor June Caul launched the campaign with the first donation at Walmart […]
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances is inviting all community organizations and businesses to participate in the Santa Claus Parade by registering a festive float that will bring holiday magic to Scott Street. On Saturday, November 26, the Kiwanis Christmas Parade will be held at 5:30 p.m. beginning at Scott […]
The Town has extended the deadline to participate in the Official Plan and Zoning by-law Visioning Survey. Residents now have until November 20 to have their voices heard. The Town of Fort Frances is undertaking a Comprehensive Review of its Official Plan and Zoning By-law as required by the Ontario […]
It won’t be plunging through an icy Rainy Lake but it’s sure to be plenty cold. The Voyageurs Lions Club is changing things up for what will be their first in-person plunge since before the COVID-19 Pandemic. Rather than jumping through a hole in the ice on New Year’s Day […]
There is a shortage of lifeguards, which has led to a reduction in services at the Memorial Sports Complex. Because of this, the staff that are there are working hard to keep the limited services available. Recreation and Culture Manager Tyler Young says the issue with not having enough trained […]
An awareness walk hosted by partnering health services in the Rainy River District will be held to honor National Addictions Awareness Week surrounding the theme “a community of caring” aiming to highlight the harms, preventative measures, and solutions surrounding substance misuse. The awareness walk will take place on Wednesday, November […]
You might already know the answer, but what was the question? You’ll be able to find out this week as Fort Frances High School and Muskie Music present “Can You Repeat the Question,” this year’s musical revue, running at the Townshend Theatre from Thursday, November 10, to Saturday, November 12. […]
The National Memorial (Silver) Cross Mother is chosen annually by the Royal Canadian Legion. This has been happening since 1936. According to Veterans Affairs Canada, “The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) is awarded to mothers and widows (next of kin) of Canadian soldiers who died […]
