Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Fort Frances Coun. Douglas Judson has declared that he has instructed his lawyer to begin a legal proceeding against Fort Frances Mayor June Caul in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, over alleged abuse of office. This proceeding was initiated on Sept. 3, 2021. Judson released details of his action […]
Following some uncertainty, the Christmas Parade in Fort Frances will ride again. With longtime organizer Scott making the decision to bow out from organizing the traditional event this year, there was some concern that no volunteers would be found to help keep the parade alive. Organizers have usually already started […]
On October 2, the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club held its first in-person meeting since the onset of COVID-19. In spite of the threat of rain, members met outside on the Club’s property. These men and women are outdoor people, so a little rain does not faze them. They have endured […]
Tonight will be the first meeting of the month for the Fort Frances council, after the previously scheduled one was cancelled due to an absence of a clerk. The next council meeting will be on Nov. 8. The Committee of the Whole meeting will begin with a report from Darrell […]
The Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce that Gabrielle Lecuyer has been selected as the Municipal Clerk. Gabrielle is an Accredited Ontario Municipal Clerk. She obtained her accreditation from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) with a Certification in Manitoba […]
Third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are available to eligible people in Ontario. Currently, anyone living in a retirement home, long-term care home, elder care lodge, and seniors living in other congregate settings (including senior’s apartment buildings) can get a third dose if it has been at least five months […]
The town of Fort Frances is warning residents that there will be an extended road closure on Friday, Oct. 22 to allow CN to complete important work. According to Travis Rob, the town’s manager of operations and facilities, McIrvine Road will be closed to through traffic from approximately 8:00 a.m. […]
With a glass of scotch in one hand, and a cigar in the second, Brian Keffer, longtime pastor of the Zion Evangelical Church in Fort Frances, celebrates his retirement after serving in the congregation and the community for 24 years. Keffer has been a part of hundreds of weddings and […]
A local team of estheticians recently put on a special event to help raise money in the fight against breast cancer. Chantelle Spuzak of Chantelle’s Esthetic Services her private studio, held a “Pretty in Pink” fundraiser event on Saturday, October 16 to raise money to support breast cancer research and […]
The Rainy River District just added one award-winning author to its long list of publishers. Ryan McInerney, 34, holds a PhD from Queen’s University. He published a book, titled Philosophy and the Metaphysical Achievements of Education. The 156-page book should appeal to a broad audience, McInerney said, adding that there […]
The COVID-19 relief benefit plan will end on Saturday after the federal government introduced it last spring to support families and individuals affected by business closures. The first relief program, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), was in effect from March 15 to Sept. 26, 2020. CERB provided financial support […]
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made the most of a rainy day last week as he made a stop in Fort Frances to announce incoming funding for health care in the region. As part of a $1.2-billion investment announced by the Government of Ontario to assist hospitals in the province […]
