Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A mom, a lawyer and a community member. Nicole Miller’s passion for law and sports are evident in her community involvement Miller is a member of the Couchiching First Nation and primarily grew up in Fort Frances where she graduated from Fort Frances High School. From there she completed her […]
A new walk-in clinic has been added in Fort Frances on Friday June 11; St. Frances School, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Who can attend? 1st dose – aged 12 or older 2nd dose – eligible in the following groups: anyone born in 1951 or earlier (70+) anyone who […]
A group of concerned community members are calling on the Town of Fort Frances and other stakeholders to save the green space on the former St. Michael’s school grounds. The group of 58 community members is calling itself Save the Knights of Columbus Park – Green Space for Kids in […]
The Town of Fort Frances is recruiting residents to sit on the Fort Frances Public Library Board, the Committee of Adjustment and the Business Improvement Area Board of Management (BIA). Both the public library board and the adjustment committee have one position vacancies, while the BIA has six vacant chairs. […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is celebrating a significant legacy donation from a long-term supporter, as well as the huge impact it will have on health care in the District. According to Foundation director Allison Cox, the Foundation was named in the estate of Olive Eisenhauer, who passed away last […]
With diverse and interesting family origins, Noreen Stinson, 87, was born and raised in Fort Frances. A proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Stinson’s life taught her much, from working to hitting the road in exploration of different countries and cities. Now, in her eighth decade of life, Stinson shares […]
With the pandemic forcing many people indoors, a lot of individuals began taking up different hobbies to occupy their time. Some have even registered in courses to either improve their skills or apply to post-secondary education. Carrie Jolicoeur, a single mom, came to Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) looking to […]
In recognition of the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the birth of the Pride movement, one local organization is hoping to put on a one-of-a-kind event to celebrate and reunite a community that has been kept apart by COVID. The Binesiwag Centre for Wellness (BCW) and its Queers […]
The hunt is on for treasures around town as seniors pile into their cars to participate in the car rally treasure hunt today. June is officially senior’s month and to kick it off, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seniors car rally treasure hunt for those 55 […]
My wife, Margie, and I live in Winnipeg, but we still carry “packsacks,” not “backpacks.” We ride snowmobiles we call “machines” and go “up the lake.” That’s because we’re privileged to come from fabulous Fort Frances. We miss “the Fort” and that got us reminiscing. In the 1960’s, some things […]
At what point in life does one start thinking about their eternal resting location? Will it be six feet under ground or an urn in a columbarium niche? If you are an obituary reader, you will have noticed that as per most wishes, cremation has taken place, with a celebration […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the May Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Roma Madill of Fort Frances, with the winning ticket number H-2951399. Roma takes home $25,852, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Monday, May 31 […]
