Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Three golf courses across the Rainy River district have been delayed by the wet spring experienced by northwestern Ontario. Some have missed initial opening dates while one has seen more days closed than open. Kitchen Creek Golf Club to the west of Fort Frances missed its traditional opening date ahead […]
After a couple weeks of uncertainty, Mother Nature finally decided to cooperate for more than a day or two and let the racing action at the Emo Speedway get under way! Whether the cars have been fully prepped for the last couple of weeks or were just getting the final […]
Rainy Lake is expected to surpass 1950 flood levels this week, according to the latest release from the National Weather Service, out of Duluth, MN. Last night’s rain has yet to be fully integrated into the forecast – a new prediction is due tomorrow. According to the NWS, a rise […]
The 82-year old tug boat, a feature at the Sorting Gap Marina since 2009, has been taken out of the water to keep it from drifting away. According to Fort Frances Museum curator Kayleigh Speirs, “Attempts had been made to weigh the Hallett down using concrete blocks, however, due to […]
The Town of Fort Frances Municipal Emergency Control Group is continuing to monitor and take the necessary actions to ensure the protection of critical infrastructure, assets and properties directly affected by the high waters. As a result, the following closures (pedestrian and vehicular) have been implemented: Front Street between Minnie […]
Flooding in the Rainy River region was made worse after multiple strong storm cells passed Sunday night. Water levels are at the level of the riverwalk this morning, Front Street (right) has flooded, and multiple roads and intersections have been closed, with more announcements expected today. To keep up on […]
Sandbagging efforts are in full swing across the District. Volunteers are needed and welcome. The Town of Fort Frances sandbagging is taking place at the municipal yard on 5th Street, Monday- Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteers are asked to register with Town Staff at the Animal Shelter building. Couchiching First […]
Rainy Lake water levels are on track to break all previous records, according to the National Weather Service, out of Duluth, MN. According to its May 25 update, lake levels are now four inches above 2014 levels, and may surpass the previous record, set in 1950. Rainy Lake is currently at […]
A month from their AGM in June, LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary is looking for people to fill the positions of president, vice-president, and special events coordinator. Interim president Irene Laing says she isn’t sure what might happen if the roles aren’t filled by then. They need someone who is organized […]
Town workers were busy sandbagging the waterfront yesterday. Concrete blocks have also been loaded onto the Hallet, to keep it secure. The town is asking anyone able to help with sandbagging to head down to the municipal yard. For a video of the loading, visit the Fort Frances Times on […]
The mayor of Fort Frances is urging caution as the town works to address potential flood risks in the face of rising waters. During Tuesday night’s meeting of Fort Frances Town Council, mayor June Caul provided a regular update to the rest of council and the public. The mayor noted […]
It was a historic moment on Friday, May 20, 2022, as the Fort Frances-International Falls International Bridge was officially announced to be under new ownership, making it a unique entity among all bridges in the country. At a special ribbon cutting ceremony held in the early afternoon on the Canadian […]
