Local News from Across the Rainy River District
La Place Rendez-Vous is making the most of their provincially-mandated downtime to spruce up their outdoor patio area and continue work on a few of their rooms to ensure every visit to the business is top-quality. Business owner Sarah Noonan shared that the most recent round of stay-at-home orders were […]
During the committee of the whole meeting held on Monday, it was decided that the recommendation to continue the reconstruction of King’s Highway go back to the operations and facilities division for further investigation. This was decided when Coun. John McTaggart pointed out the absence in the recommendation of the […]
Suspect Charged With Second-Degree Murder (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now obtained a Canada Wide Warrant for the arrest of an eastern Ontario resident more than five years after the murder of Frederick “John” Hatch. Hatch was last seen alive on the afternoon of December 16, […]
On Monday, the Fort Frances council placed their vote on the final new names for Colonization Road East and Colonization Road West. Colonization Road West will be Sunset Drive and Colonization Road East will be Agamiing Drive. Agamiing is a word in Anishinaabemowin, and it means “at the shore.” Council […]
A virtual meeting of the Laverendrye Hospital Auxiliary was held on May 3, 2021 with President Linda Booth presiding. Unfortunately, at this time, there is not much to report as all our fundraising, such as Rockin’ for a Reason and The Strawberry Social has been put on hold until 2022. […]
The Bear Clan Patrol in Fort Frances helps the community in many ways and their efforts are not going unnoticed. They’ve been the recipients of several fundraisers and donations lately, to help them continue their work in the community. Neighbours Modern Diner recently partnered with the Bear Clan Patrol, when […]
It’s almost that time of year again when people of all ages take to the streets to help raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will take place on Sunday, May 30 across Canada, including here in Fort Frances. Like many […]
To coincide with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness month during May, the MS Society of Canada is urging everyone to lace up your shoes, grease up that bike chain, or break out those roller skates and get out on the town to support those living with the disease. Due to the […]
From bicycles to office supplies, the COVID-19 pandemic has led people back to a simpler way of living or made them adjust to something new altogether. With more time spent at home, families are choosing to invest in their homes and for many that means investing in their gardens. But […]
Even from an early age, Wendy Derendorf always knew what she wanted to do for a living, “I never entertained any other career, I always wanted to be a nurse”. After graduating from Confederation College’s Thunder Bay campus in the first ever graduating class of RN students in 1975, Wendy […]
Be kind to everyone. This is the message that Shiela Shaw, executive director at the Fort Frances Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), wants to relay to others. It usually takes most people a few tries to find their life’s purpose, their true passion and dream job. But for the lucky […]
Tonight will be the first meeting of the month for the Fort Frances council. The second and final one of the month will be on May 25. During tonight’s meeting, council will make a vote on the new names of Colonization Road East and Colonization Road West. This comes after […]
