While the upcoming federal election has been an area of focus for many Canadians, a local First Nation has been busy preparing for an election of their own. For the first time ever at Rainy River First Nations (RRFN), eligible band members have been given the option to vote online […]
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Ontario’s government is making it easier for people and businesses to check the status of an Ontario driver’s licence by eliminating the $2 fee and modernizing the online Driver’s Licence Check service. “We are putting money back in people’s pockets by making it free for Ontarians to check if their […]
Staff
More foliage could be coming to a park near you. At tonight’s meeting, council will receive a recommendation to endorse the application of CN EcoConnexions or New Gold Community Investment Program for a large-scale tree planting program at the Phair Avenue and Lillie Avenue Park in 2020. Approval of the […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a rain or snow shower in spots and a low of one C (34 F). Tomorrow will have low clouds with a high of six (43) and low of zero (32). Thursday will be partly sunny in the day with partial cloud coverage at […]
Staff
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry—Fort Frances District is advising area residents that a “flood outlook” watershed condition statement is in effect in the district until Monday at 5 p.m. Residents in Atikokan, Fort Frances, Mine Centre, Emo, Rainy River and surrounding ares throughout the district should monitor upcoming […]
Ken Kellar
It’s getting to be that spooky time of year, and with it an annual tradition returns to Fort Frances. Organizers are now accepting registration for the sixth-annual”Trunk-or-Treat” to be held on Halloween night in the Fort Frances Public Library parking lot. Library staffer Samantha Manty explained that the main goal […]
From Riverside
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared the respiratory and gastroenteritis outbreaks over at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, effective yesterday. All social events and activities at Rainycrest have resumed. All visitors are now welcome. We are still urging people to refrain from visiting the […]
Sam Odrowski
As the federal election draws closer, candidates competing for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River seat are trying to win over voters. All five parties vying to win the federal election on Oct. 22 recently squared off at all-candidates’ forum in Stratton last Thursday (Oct. 3), where they spoke about their platforms […]
Sam Odrowski
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre recently welcomed a new CEO after losing Caroline Goulding in July. Joan MacLean, who’s worked as a librarian since 2006, started as CEO on Sept. 27 and is thrilled to work in a community that truly supports its library. “I knew the fact […]
Sam Odrowski
The Fort Frances Senior Centre Board of Management is currently consulting with the public to determine if it should be kept in its current location or moved to the recently closed Fort Frances Daycare Centre. Allan Bedard, who’s a user of the facility also known as the Sister Kennedy Centre, […]
Sam Odrowski
The Town of Fort Frances now has a little less than three months to find a new owner for the idle pulp and paper mill here. An agreement was reached last Thursday between the town and Riversedge Development’s numbered company, 2670568 Ontario Limited, that settles close to $500,000 in unpaid […]
Ken Kellar
It’s been two years since the last “Luncheon of Hope” was held in Fort Frances, but following its return on Saturday, it’s clear the passion that keeps the event alive is going strong. “I think today actually went great,” said Elizabeth Leishman-Fortes, a registered nurse and co-chair of the Rainy […]
