An author who has used Rainy Lake and the Borderland area as inspiration for her literary pursuits will be at the Fort Frances Public Library next Wednesday to share her newest creation from a real-life experience with local children. Mary Cassanova, of Ranier, Mn., was inspired to write her latest […]
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Local PC candidate Cathe Hoszowski aims to address the region’s aging population, migrating youth, and a thinning workforce of skilled labourers if she’s elected in the next provincial vote, she told town council during a presentation at last night’s meeting. “In five to 10 years, if we don’t get some […]
With the possible call for a provincial election in the news once again, the local Progressive Conservative candidate will give her take on issues relevant to the district at tonight’s council meeting. In correspondence with Fort Frances CAO Bill Naturkach, the town has indicated council is requesting Cathe Hoszowski speak […]
The Valley Adult Learning Association will be hosting a trio of seminars here next week to promote insight, emotional well-being, and a willingness to change for those interested in attending. All of them will be led by Carol Fulcher, president of “Vision Quest,” who has been here previously, including last […]
With the sun shining and the waters of the river calm, seven canoes filled with 15 people arrived at Rainy River yesterday afternoon, wrapping up the last leg of the United Native Friendship Centre’s four-day “canoe-a-thon.”^“We arrived at 1 p.m. We were a little late actually. We weren’t paddling that […]
On their third day travelling on the Rainy River on Wednesday, the contingent of 16 youths and adults on the United Native Friendship Centre’s “canoe-a-thon” fundraiser are continuing their four-day trek in support of the Urban Multicultural Aboriginal Youth Centre, Li’l Eagles program, and the OPP Drug Abuse Resistance Education […]
While he’s only been on the job five days, Doug Brown, the new manager of Operations and Facilities for the Town of Fort Frances, has set his priorities for his work ahead here—and already is looking to make a few changes. “I think the department here does a pretty good […]
As participants in a provincial campaign to monitor West Nile virus, the Northwestern Health Unit has begun trying to collect mosquito samples this week. But while the health unit is responsible for both the Kenora and Rainy River districts, only the City of Kenora will be the site for the […]
With the municipal election coming up in November, and news that there will be a changing of the guard at least as far as the role of mayor goes, Fort Frances town council also may see a number of new faces after citizens head to the polls. One councillor whose […]
Local gardeners once again will get their chance to see whose thumbs are greenest this year when the Fort Frances Horticultural Society holds its annual flower and vegetable show tomorrow (Aug. 7) at the old CN station here. Following the theme, “Centennial Garden Gems,” organizers are hoping the event will […]
Got a child just starting school who may have concerns about riding the bus every day? Well, the Rainy River District School Board, Northwest Catholic District School Board, and Bus Operators Safety Committee have organized two sessions for parents and their young children to attend to not only get acquainted […]
The local Friends of Animals is gearing up for another “Paws Around the Park” event next month, with doggie contests and prizes for the top fundraisers. “I think we did extremely well the last couple years. We’re hoping to match that,” said organizer Susan Cousineau, who is a member of […]
