Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It’s that time of year again, when members of the Ontario Provincial Police and other law enforcement agencies in the region take to the roads to help drivers enjoy the holidays responsibly. The Festive R.I.D.E. campaign, an annual initiative that sees police forces set up traffic stops to monitor for […]
Enbridge Gas is helping the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates. “At Enbridge Gas, safety is […]
The Town of Fort Frances has given a grant of $6,064.97 to the Meals on Wheels program in Fort Frances for the 2021 year. This was approved at the Administration and Finance Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday. Although Councillors Andrew Hallikas, Douglas Judson and Wendy Brunetta supported approving the grant, […]
Enbridge Gas is helping the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates. “At Enbridge Gas, safety is […]
It had been a long while since students at Fort Frances High School were able to assemble to show off their musical abilities, but if there’s anything that Fort Frances High School Idol has shown, it’s that the student body is as talented as it has ever been. Held in […]
Shevlin waterfront and Legion Park being costed by administration The Planning and Development Executive Committee recommended that a potential splash pad water park be located at either the Legion Park/ former West End Rink or at the Shevlin waterfront development. After this recommendation, the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee will […]
Shop Local bingo cards set to launch for holiday shopping The Chamber of Commerce in Fort Frances is promoting their “Christmas Shop Local” campaign to incentivise residents to shop from local businesses during the Christmas season. Heather Johnson, executive director at the Chamber of Commerce, said this campaign is a […]
The Town of Fort Frances is less than two months away from the official renaming of Colonization Road East and Colonization Road West. Colonization Road East will become Agamiing Drive and Colonization Road West will become Sunset Drive. The official renaming will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Cody […]
The Kiwanis Club in Fort Frances is welcoming more float entries for the Christmas Parade until Wednesday, Nov. 24. There are 17 floats registered so far and Diane Maxey, Kiwanis Club member, said there will be no theme for this year’s parade. You can register by emailing ffkiwanis@gmail.com or by […]
Warning: This article discusses issues of mental health and suicide. While mustaches have come back in style over the last few years, you might notice a few more men sporting a lip sweater in the month of November. Movember started in 2003 with efforts directed at raising funds and awareness […]
On Nov. 1, the Town of Fort Frances received $466,125 in funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) towards the expansion of the Fort Frances Senior Centre. Aaron Bisson, recreation and culture manager, wrote in a report to the Community Services Executive Committee the total cost of the […]
Last week at their Flint House restaurant, Duane and Grace Cridland hosted “An Evening with the Canadian Cancer Society.” The evening saw hundreds of thousands of dollars in commitments to fund cancer research in Northern Ontario, and featured keynote speaker Dr. Alla Reznik of Lakehead University, who spoke about her […]
