Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As travellers and those in Fort Frances weigh their options around returning to the United States for the first time in nearly two years, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford celebrated the work done by those in Ontario to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic while also criticizing the federal government for […]
How can you help someone who is struggling with being trafficked? It’s a difficult question, Jessica Wilson at Binesiwag Center for Wellness (BCW) says. Everyone needs different things, and people really have to be ready to change for things to work. There are many factors that can alter what can […]
By Robin McCormick Devlin Correspondent Sylvia Beadle Will turn 90 this Friday, November 5. Notice I didn’t say 90 year old as old is the farthest thing you would use to describe Sylvia. Ninety years young is more appropriate. Sylvia was honoured with a nineteenth birthday party at the Devlin […]
As we begin our second year of operation, we want to take a moment to thank all those who have supported Best for Kitty. Whether you have donated financially, given such items as food or litter, adopted one of our cats or kittens, or just spread the word about our […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the October Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Thomas Nachuk of Thunder Bay, ON with the winning ticket number M-7012799. Nachuk takes home $14,430, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Friday, October […]
On October 26, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds) hosted a deer skinning workshop. Pictured is Haley Broadbent (Blue sweater) and Cheryl Morrison (Red jacket). Instructor Pat Hyatt says it is important to do these kinds workshops so that traditional indigenous ways of life can be remembered and stay in use. The deer […]
On Saturday Nov. 6, Beyak automotive group is hosting a community street hockey tournament at Fort Frances GM. The tournament is free to enter and open to all ages and skill levels. The tournament will kick off at 10 a.m on the Fort Frances GM parking lot and families and […]
TORONTO — Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Treaties Recognition Week: “Our government is marking the sixth annual Treaties Recognition Week by encouraging students and the public to learn more about treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and supporting broader understanding of treaties’ importance in […]
Rod Davis of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29, helps raise the poppy flag at the civic centre Friday, Oct. 29. The legion has launched its annual poppy campaign leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. Poppies are available at various locations around town, with all funds providing financial […]
Fort Frances council approved a 4 per cent user fee increase as recommended by the Administration & Finance Executive Committee. Dawn Galusha, town treasurer, said in a report submitted to council, that user fees are an important part of the operational budget preparation for the coming year. This percentage increase […]
The Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce that Alyssha Hansma has been selected as the Human Resources Manager. Alyssha completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Psychology Major and Business Minor in 2013 from University of Manitoba and has over seven years of Human […]
With cold weather closing in, the Volunteer Bureau is launching its annual coat drive. The exchange will begin tomorrow, October 29, and will continue until November 7. Coats will be accepted throughout. Anyone in need of a new winter coat for their child is welcome to stop by the Volunteer […]
