Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) held an appreciation barbecue for first responders and other partners. The barbecue took place at the UNFC’s parking lot, with tables set up to follow physical distancing guidelines. About 200 meals were given to those who attended the event in-person. More meals, along with […]
A new provincial fund aims to shine a light on one of northern Ontario’s dark secrets – human trafficking. Last month, the provincial government announced funding of more than $15.3 million over the next five years “to provide more young victims and survivors of human trafficking in Northern Ontario with […]
The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Ontario Tourism Recovery Program (OTRP). This $100-million program supports Ontario-based tourism businesses in the for-profit attractions, accommodations, and transportation sectors that have been hardest hit by COVID-19. The OTRP is a […]
Seven Generation Education Institute (SGEI) hosted the fall harvest for the first time at the Fort Frances campus. The two-day event took place on Wednesday and Thursday. Last year, this event was held virtually by creating five videos on traditional medicines, gillnetting, the organization’s drum and staff, residential school experience […]
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 held a general meeting on Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., brought to order by President Josie Miller. The meeting was attended by 17 members. The Charter was draped in memory of departed member Charlotte Calder, and the group’s Sept birthday – Alfreda Easton […]
The Tour De Fort revealed a lineup of six shows on Sun. Oct. 3 in an online launch event. This year’s series will bring some old favourites and some new faces. There are several changes to the Tour De Fort series this year. Including the fact that there will be […]
Fort Frances residents no longer have to travel out of town to get hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments. Lift is a new business located on 306 Scott St., owned and managed by Kathy McKenzie, a longtime employee at La Verendrye General Hospital’s dialysis unit. McKenzie will not be the […]
Currently, we have 5 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. Since our last update, we have received report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the District of Rainy River. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is getting ready to host yet another Trunk or Treat on Halloween. The library will also be accepting candy donations. When a household gives candy to the library, they are given back a sign to put behind their window, directing trick or treaters […]
On January 2020, the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Fort Frances Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) launched a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) in the Town of Fort Frances and surrounding area. “MCRT” refers to a team consisting of police and […]
Last Wednesday the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce handed out its annual awards to businesses and employees throughout the region. Causeway Insurance owner John Homer provided the laughs as MC and La Place Rendez-Vous provided the meal and banquet hall as the Chamber handed out 11 awards to businesses and […]
A ceremony of healing for the families, survivors and those impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) crisis, was held on Monday morning. The ceremony was held at Seven Oaks, and was attended by 30 individuals. A circle of people surrounded the drummers, as words of […]
