The Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) is requesting that the town pass a resolution of support for a Northwestern Ontario Wound Care Centre of Excellence at this evening’s regular council meeting. Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation and Couchiching First Nation, in collaboration with Fort Frances Chiefs Secretariat […]
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There will be no more Friday Night Magic events at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC). Due to low attendance, diverging format preferences, and the fact that lead organizer Jeremy Hughes has now moved on from the library and is the town’s new information technology manager, Friday Night […]
Tonight will have clear skies and a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will see times of clouds and sun with a strong thunderstorm late. Expect a high of 25 (77) and a low of 15 (59). Saturday will be cloudy with thunderstorms through the day and evening along […]
Tonight will have patchy clouds and a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will see a brief afternoon shower in the daytime, with more partial cloud coverage at night, as well as a high of 21 (70) and low of 13 (55). Friday will be sunny to partly cloudy […]
Sam Odrowski
One of the district’s First Nations is worried about the future of wood fibre allocations and existing forestry operations in the region. Rainy River First Nations (RRFN) chief Robin McGinnis sent a letter to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) last Wednesday expressing concerns over the town calling […]
Sam Odrowski
Cattle farmers who would like to stay up to date on changes in regulations around and the health of their animals are encouraged to attend the fall producer meeting tomorrow night (Sept. 19) at the Emo Legion. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Stacey Angus of Kingsford Veterinary Services will […]
Ken Kellar
It’s a critical time of year for several of Ontario’s most vulnerable species. Turtle species in Ontario are in the middle of their hatching season, a difficult time for the shelled reptiles as the babies are small, slow, and up against staggering odds. Dr. Sue Carstairs, executive and medical director […]
Ken Kellar
The local branch of the Salvation Army has welcomed a new corps officer to Rainy River District.Arthur Heathcote is a long-time member of the Salvation Army and started his post in Fort Frances on June 28, though it’s not the first time he’s been in town. “I was here last […]
Staff
Locals who would like to cast their votes early in the federal election can now do so at the Elections Canada Office in Fort Frances. The office is located at 540 King’s Highway, in Unit B of the Rainy Lake Plaza, and is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]
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The Rainycrest residents’ dinner was once again held at La Place Rendez-Vous by the Rainycrest Auxiliary last Tuesday. A total of 38 residents came out with assistance by Rainycrest staff and auxiliary members. Attendees of the dinner were able to order from a prepared menu of walleye, chicken, or pork […]
A local community organization is spreading awareness about the dangers of drinking while pregnant by providing women with affordable and accessible pregnancy tests in two unlikely locations. The FASD Community Partners of the Rainy River District held a small event at the Copper River Inn last Wednesday celebrating the launch […]
Sam Odrowski
Rainy River First Nations (RRFN) partnered with Fort Frances mill property owner Riverdedge Developments in early August and is exploring the feasibility of a couple different options at the mill site. “We want to have the highest and best use which can create jobs and be financially feasible,” RRFN chief […]
