Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
A local educator and a hometown hockey team have been recognized by the town as the annual Citizens of the Year. At the town’s annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ event held at the Memorial Sports Centre last Thursday, May 1, 2025, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas revealed the winners of both […]
On Monday, May 5, 2025, La Place Rendez-Vous unveiled the long-anticipated results of its restaurant and lounge renovation. The space was officially opened Monday morning with a ribbon cutting and performance by the St. Mary School Choir, along with a sampling of some of what the restaurant has to offer. […]
So, it’s only hours before Mother’s Day, and you’ve yet to get anything resembling a gift for the one who gave you life. Don’t panic! Rather than giving up and consigning yourself to the dustbin of your mother’s heart (she would never), there’s still time left to head out and […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the gastrointestinal outbreak in the West Wing only at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The outbreak status remains in place in the rest of the facility. East Wing: Enhanced visitor restrictions remain in place. […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared the Gastrointestinal Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital on the 2nd Floor In-Patient Unit over. Restrictions are no longer in place. We remind everyone to continue self-screening for illness before visiting friends or family in our facilities, and […]
From the Rainy River Future Development Corporation Press release FORT FRANCES, ON – The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Cameron Scholfield as the new Tournament and Events Growth Coordinator. A recent graduate of the Sports Management program at Humber College, Cameron brings […]
By Allan Bradbury Staff Writer abradbury@fortfrances.com In service since the 1980s, the Fort Frances water tower hasn’t seen this kind of heavy maintenance since its inauguration, but after the work is complete in the fall, it will be good to go for another 20 years or more. Environmental Superintendent for […]
(Editor’s note: Ken Kellar sits as a volunteer member of the Fort Frances Library Board. To avoid conflicts of interest, he played no role in the writing or editing of this story.) The 2025 budget for the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has caused some friction between the town, […]
Tour De Fort has brought quality Canadian entertainers to the Rainy River District for over 30 years and the non-profit, volunteer run concert series is not slowing down in year 32. Just before the final concert of the 2024-25 season, the local concert series announced its line up for next […]
