Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Apology and Update on Playground Removal The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) extends a sincere apology to the residents of Fort Frances for the way information about the planned removal of the playground structure at our Fifth & Frenette property was first shared. This playground—originally installed through the […]
The public has an opportunity to learn more about a pair of energy projects planned for Fort Frances that could significantly contribute to the municipality once they are up and running. FirstLight Energy will be holding an open house information session about its proposed Solar Panel array and Battery Energy […]
The annual Strawberry Social returns this June with a delicious opportunity to support the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary. The beloved community event will take place from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Thursday, June 12, 2025, so even if the weather is less than […]
Tonight will see partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be sunny in the morning with a mix of sun and cloud and the risk of showers in the afternoon before becoming clear […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 1 C (34 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 19 (66) and a low of 4 (39). Saturday will continue to see sunny and clear skies with a high of 20 (68) and a low of […]
Get your shopping bags and shelves ready to support your local library this weekend. The annual Friends of the Library book sale will run once again on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC). The sale gets underway at 10:00 a.m., providing ample opportunity […]
Take advantage of the weekend by turning out to the Sorting Gap Marina this Saturday to support the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s. The annual awareness and fundraiser walk is once again being held by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts. According to the organization, more than $50 […]
The 2025 budget for the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has caused some friction between the town, library administration, and staff, as cost-saving measures are implemented across the community. The library had requested $638,000, an increase from the previous year. However, CEO Richard Bee said the town found the […]
Ann Rousseau pled guilty to one count of mail theft under Canada’s Criminal Code last Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Fort Frances Courthouse. Rousseau, a 59-year-old woman from LaVallee, is facing charges related to the theft of mail from the Fort Frances Post Office, resulting from a joint investigation […]
On Saturday, May 24, Séan McCann, former singer and multi-instrumentalist in Newfoundland folk rock band Great Big Sea, will bring some of the band’s music to Fort Frances along with some of the music he’s created since the band dissolved. McCann announced he would be leaving Great Big Sea in […]
Confederation College in Fort Frances recognized the newest graduates of their Women in Skilled Trades apprenticeship program. In a ceremony held at the College’s Rainy River District Campus early in the afternoon of May 13, 2025, college administrators and faculty celebrated the achievements of the most recent cohort of graduates […]
A heat warning for the Rainy River District remains in effect until tomorrow night. High persistent heat poses risks for those not used to it, according to Environment Canada, as well as older adults, infants and young children and those with chronic illnesses. During a heat warning, be sure to […]
