Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As summer approaches and warm weather rolls across across the district, the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum are gearing up to offer the second annual Garden Tour to allow those with a green thumb to show off the results of their hard work to appreciative visitors. Scheduled for Saturday, […]
For years, the proud Fort Frances motto was “Borderland.” The Fort hugs Minnesota for easy access to favourite resort patios, shops, the Border Bar. We’re enticed by words like “at par,” “a 48,” “Menards.” Locals “go across” or “over the line.” And we insist it’s not a solid line. Here’s […]
Following up on her first single, local musician Hannah Anderson is at it again with a brand-new song. The local musician has been hard at work this year, having released her first single “Where Ever You Are” in February. Her newest follow-up single is titled “Head Up,” and continues her […]
A resume was submitted in response to the part time receptionist position advertised in the Fort Frances Times. The job advertisement did not include the name of the organization Susan Bodnarchuk applied to. After years working and progressing through the organization, Bodnarchuk became the owner of Holmlund Financial for 17 […]
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 […]
