Local News from Across the Rainy River District
There is no doubt of the negative effects the pandemic had on the workforce, particularly those working by the shift in industries that were forced to close. Raina Johnson, 19, found herself having to navigate COVID-19 uncertainties as she tries to save money before going off to college in the […]
A late night call from stranded equine haulers resulted in a brush with celebrity for boarder Six degrees of separation is the idea that you are only six social connections away from meeting your idol. What if there was only one and that one was a horse? Colleen Wieringa, owner […]
Visitors to two different parks in town will likely notice some fresh new additions courtesy of the Town of Fort Frances and a little help from some very knowledgeable friends. The parks at Phair and Lillie Avenue have seen the addition of a number of young trees in recent weeks […]
Those who are still waiting on their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can now book a shot at Safeway. The store’s pharmacy will be administering the shot, which can be registered for by going to pharmacyappointments.ca. Those without internet access can also call the pharmacy to set up an […]
The Fort Frances council had their last meeting of May on Monday. During the meeting, different bylaws were passed, from the final vote to rename Colonization Roads, authorizing the levying and collection of a special charge of taxes upon the Business Improvement Area. Taxes will be paid through the Town […]
The Fort Frances paper mill is 65 per cent demolished. The rest of the demolition is expected to be completed by the spring of 2022. Cody Vangel, chief building official and municipal planner, said there are four phases to the demolition: the paper mill, screen building, craft mill and biomass […]
Pharmasave in Fort Frances received a shipment of the Pfizer vaccine after the province stopped the use of AstraZeneca for the first dose. Ashley LaFreniere, assistant at Pharmasave, said anyone 12 years of age or older can call them and have their name put on the waiting list for first […]
Anyone aged 12 and older is now eligible to book a vaccine appointment using the provin- cial booking system. While vac- cine eligibility has been open to those aged 18 and older for some time now, vaccine cover- age rates in some parts of the region are still low. Dr. […]
The grand opening of the Rainy Lake Market held at the Rainy Lake Square, was greeted with a much-needed rainfall but that did not prevent community members from stopping by. Sarah Marusyk from the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Center said they had a steady flow of traffic, adding that […]
All the best cheese and cured meats folded into the delicate shape of a rose surrounded by fruits, crackers and other assorted goods all on perfect display on a platter can make even the most ordinary day feel luxurious. Lena Morelli, 25, has brought this small piece of delicious luxury […]
The Fort Frances Legion Branch 29 will receive an additional $4,310.72 in federal funding to assist operations. MP Marcus Powlowski, Thunder Bay-Rainy River announced over $26,000 in additional funding from the Government of Canada to support local Royal Canadian Legions on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans […]
It is believed that if a person does what they love, they will never have to work a day in their life. Hannah Mueller, 24, is the perfect example of how a passion can turn into a job. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Mueller was no stranger to Rainy […]
