Local News from Across the Rainy River District
After more than 100 years spent looking out over the town of Fort Frances, the old mill is coming down. However, there’s hope that new life will spring up in its place. Last month, demolition began on the mill, now owned by a numbered company under Riversedge Development, with work […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday his government’s plan to launch the $1.75 billion universal broadband fund to build infrastructure across the country, mainly in rural and remote communities. Trudeau made the announcement alongside Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Navdeep Bains and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of -11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries before becoming cloudy overnight with a chance of flurries and a high of minus-one (30) with a low of minus-seven (19). Thursday will […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 9 C (48 F). Tomorrow will be sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 19 (66) with a low of four (39). Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud during the dya with a […]
Fort Frances Power Corp customers on Time of Use pricing, have a new billing choice for their power needs. In response to COVID, the province has created Tiered Pricing. That allows customers a set limit each month at a reduced rate, regardless of time consumed. After that limit, the price […]
On October 27, 2020, at approximately 4:29 AM the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service responded to a residential fire in the 500 Block of Front Street. Five full-time Firefighters, eight part-time Firefighters, the Fire Chief and two pumper trucks responded to the scene. Due to the quick response of firefighters, […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 11 (52) with a low of six (43). Friday will continue to see a mix of sun and cloud […]
In a year when everyone has been stuck inside, it’s more important than ever to shine a light on abuse against women. That’s the message of this year’s “Shine the Light” campaign, the annual event that works to raise awareness of and against woman abuse. Initiated by the London Abused […]
Remembrance Day services will be understated this year, due to COVID-19. The pandemic has prompted the Dominion Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, which oversees all branches of the organization, to request that cenotaph services be private this year. All Legion branches across the District have opted to hold closed, […]
It may have been a cold and blustery day, but that didn’t stop dignitaries and uniformed officers alike from celebrating the official opening of Ontario’s newest OPP detachment. Gathered at the brand new facility located at 901 Colonization Road West on Tuesday afternoon, members of the Rainy River District OPP, […]
An article alleging that Sen Lynn Beyak broke U.S. election law is false, according to Beyak’s lawyer, Don Bayne. A Vice article published last week alleged that Senator Beyak, a resident of Dryden, Ont, made a $300 campaign donation to U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign, using an erroneous address, of […]
Tonight will be clear with fog patches developing after midnight and a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 14 (57) and a low of three (37). Wednesday will be sunny during the day with cloudy periods developing overnight bringing a […]
