Local News from Across the Rainy River District
While work on the demolition of the former Resolute Fort Frances Mill continues, the first concept plans of what could take its place have finally been revealed. In a deputation to the Town of Fort Frances council and administration at monday night’s Council meeting, Tom Janzen and Wes Paetkau of […]
I can barely grasp it is the end of June. I planned to start cutting hay over the weekend, but the weather changed my mind on that. I would have had to bundle up cutting on Sunday because it certainly wasn’t a warm day. I think we are so thankful […]
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a welder? Or what it looks like from inside a crane? The Northern Community Development Service (NCDS) has found the answers in virtual reality. NCDS has partnered with Contact North to bring an immersive career experience. Each video shows a day […]
Council and administration will see the first official plans for the redevelopment of the former Resolute Mill site at tonight’s council meeting. In a deputation presented by Tom Janzen and Wes Paetkau on behalf of BMI Group, Ziibi Investments and Aazhogan Renewal, the first official concept plans for what is […]
New Fort Frances bylaw officer Mark Bridge is used to living on the border, but not with Minnesota. Bridge comes to Fort Frances from Sarnia in southern Ontario on the Canada-United States border with Michigan. Fresh out of the Protection, Security and Investigation program at Lambton College in Sarnia, Bridge […]
Those interested in becoming a paramedic used to have to travel elsewhere in the province to attend their studies. Now, a new program offered by Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) aims to help keep prospective paramedics learning, and eventually working, close to home. In collaboration with Durham College, SGEI has […]
A few years ago, Lions member Bill Michl ran around Lake Superior to support the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). He was able to raise just over $15,000. Starting in Thunder Bay, Michl ran clockwise around the lake, about 15 miles a day for 104 days. On the days he […]
Dear editor, I would like the opportunity to explain to the citizens of Fort Frances about the Canada Day Parade because I have been asked many times in the last month about parade details. The Fun In The Sun committee/Canada Day committee has NOT been responsible for the parade, only activities […]
Gagwe-gikendamaawiziwin, formerly known as Quest for Knowledge, took place on May 27. Teams from five area schools competed to show their skills in Anishinaabemowin language at Seven Generations Education Institute. According to one of the lead co-ordinators, this year was the 22nd annual competition. Having had to shift to virtual […]
When the pandemic forced him out of the recreation industry, Tyler Young found himself stocking 451 toothbrushes in a grocery store display to make ends meet; that was when he knew he needed to get back into recreation. He has since joined the Administration team for the Town of Fort […]
The Board of Directors for Community Living Fort Frances & District (CLFFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Scholten as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective June 13, 2022. Mr. Scholten has fulsome experience in strategic planning and direction along with executing major organizational change. He brings […]
Get your mini royalty ready, the Canada Day Mini King and Queen contest is gearing up to return for this summer’s holiday. After being forced to cancel the contest during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizer Melissa Gushulak said it’s time to have a return to regular events in and around town […]
