Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Imagine having a secret job that no one – not even your spouse – knows anything about. That was the reality for Kerry Harper, 63, when she worked with the military after graduating from Fort Frances High School. Harper has had many jobs over the years, but most recently she […]
An author with strong ties to the community is celebrating the release of her first book of poetry and will be coming to town to sign copies for friends and fans. Elaine Barr is a former OPP officer with a long list of ties to Fort Frances and the Rainy […]
There were 10 new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of August 15. Fort Frances 135 is under control at 0.3 hectares and is located near Chill Lake, approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Atikokan. Thunder Bay 92 is under control at 0.1 hectares and is located […]
With school and cooler weather fast approaching, the Volunteer Bureau is hoping to give parents a break on the expense of new clothes. Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau/Family Centre is hosting a children’s fall/winter clothing giveaway. Warm clothing such as long sleeve shirts, pants, long underwear, mitts, hats, jackets and snow […]
(Fort Frances, ON) Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a Fort Frances resident with Impaired Driving offence over the weekend. On the evening of August 14th, 2021, An officer from the Fort Frances Detachment observed a Highway Traffic Act infraction on Kings Highway 11 near Lavallee […]
People of Fort Frances and beyond, be on the look out for this newest batch of painted Paw Patrol rocks that have been distributed across the district by Megan Moriarty and her son Dominic as part of the ongoing efforts of the Fort Frances Rocks group. The group started in […]
Joan MacLean, Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre CEO, gave a presentation to council seeking permission to dig a garden and plant more trees. This project would be done in partnership with the Rainy River District Stewardship and the Fort Frances Horticultural society. Founded in 2009, the Rainy River […]
The average family has three children, but she has more than 20 sons in Canada and the world. Jane Johnstone, 76, has been a billet mother since 2008, giving her spare room to Lakers players and providing them meals and love. “I loved being a billet,” Johnstone said. “I’ve been […]
It’s a milestone for the ages as Wing Night at La Place Rendez-Vous turns 30 this year, and there’s a fitting party planned to cap off the week. Since its inception in August 1991, the weekly feature has become the go-to place for Thursday nights in Fort Frances, bringing crowds […]
The public is being invited to take part in the Emo Fair Queen competition, by voting for their favourite Letter to the Editor. The reader favourite will be awarded a special prize at the crowning ceremony. To cast your vote, visit https://buff.ly/3CB07tp. Limit of one vote. I’m Only 17!?! by […]
The Ontario government is delivering immediate assistance for livestock farmers impacted by drought conditions in northwestern Ontario by committing provincial funding for AgriRecovery. This funding is in addition to the $2 million already announced for feed, water and fencing. Financial support is being made available through the federal-provincial AgriRecovery program, […]
The Canada-U.S. border officially opened on Monday, but despite border workers reaching a tentative agreement, there was a long wait to get into the country. The fear of border workers going on strike is not a threat to tourism operators any longer, but they are facing much larger problems such […]
