Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In an unusual year, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the people who go above and beyond to help others. That was the message at the small ceremony that officially bestowed Fort Frances’ citizen of the year Gabby Hanzuk with her recognition and plaque. The ceremony was held outside […]
Flowers are a language of their own. They are used to articulate moments of celebration, milestones and even loss. They are a gesture of kindness and for 41 years, Brad Hogan, the owner of Fort Floral, has been extending that kindness through his flower shop to members in the Rainy […]
With Christmas fast approaching, service clubs, charities and businesses are busy organizing ways for the community to provide for those in need. Here’s a listing of ways to give this holiday season: A Toy Drive will take place on Friday, December 4, at the UNFC Circle of Life Centre, 616 […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the first monthly Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Diane Ross of Fort Frances. The draw was made on November 30 at 11 a.m. A lifetime resident of Fort Frances, Ross was in shock to receive the news […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness and a chance of flurries during the day, remaining cloudy overnight with a high of minus-four (25) and a low of -10 (14). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and […]
The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for assistance from the public. On Saturday November 28, 2020 officers of the Rainy River District OPP responded to a Break and Enter at McTaggarts Store on Scott Street in Fort Frances. The incident occurred between 5:00 […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for assistance from the public. On Saturday November 28, 2020 officers of the Rainy River District OPP responded to a Break and Enter at McTaggarts Store on Scott Street in Fort Frances. The […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of -16 C (3 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of minus-two (28) and a low of -14 (seven). Wednesday will be sunny during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high of minus-three (27) and a low […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -7 C (19 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of minus-two (28) and a low of minus-four (25). Saturday will be sunny during […]
The Bargain Shop is halfway through its annual toy drive to support charities in the community, and is excited by the community’s show of support so far. The toy drive began on Nov. 14. The shop will be collecting monetary donations, as well as toy donations until Dec. 5. So […]
According to an article released by the CBC, a former Fort Frances lawyer has agreed to have his license revoked, due to the misappropriation of client funds. Wallace Robert Crowe will have to pay more than $26,000 to the Law Society of Ontario. Crowe has been ordered to pay the […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is looking to tag local businesses into a fun and festive way to help the public shop local during this holiday season. According to the Chamber, they are organizing a Holiday Shopping Poker Derby with participating member businesses that will give shoppers in Fort […]
