As one local bus line shifts into gear to get kids to and from school, they’ve also made a commitment to help out in the community as well. First Student Bus Line manager Tracy Mose said one of the things she’s excited for as the school year ramps up is […]
Local News
Sam Odrowski
People with cabins or outposts in and around the Crossroute-Sapawe Forest are encouraged to look through the 2020-2030 Forest Management Plan to see if any areas designated for harvest are near their property. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) kicked off a 60-day consultation period last Wednesday with […]
Sam Odrowski
Soon residents across the Rainy River District won’t be solely dependent on ordering cannabis online. Couchiching was one of eight First Nations to receive a cannabis licence during a selection process that began on July 31 and a storefront is expected to open as early as the end of this […]
Sam Odrowski
The town recently welcomed a brand new asset management co-ordinator who will be integral in assessing and replacing its infrastructure. Adam Mitchell was hired in June, has a background in mechanical engineering, and says he’s looking forward to helping Fort Frances draft its asset management plan, which focuses on replacing […]
Staff
The Fine Line Art Gallery has returned to the 300 block of Scott Street. After first opening its doors at 306 Scott Street, in the fall of 1995, the Fine Line Art Gallery then relocated to 529 Mowat Ave. in 2000. As of yesterday, the gallery has moved into 326 […]
Tonight will have a shower in spots this evening but otherwise see clear skies with a low of six C (43 F). Tomorrow will be sunny with clouds, with a high of 19 (66) and low of nine (48). Thursday will have intervals of clouds and sun with a high […]
Staff
Tonight will have patchy clouds and a low of seven C (44 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high of 20 (68) and a low of eight (46 F). Saturday will have times of clouds and sun with a high of 21 (70) and low of 10 (50). […]
Staff
With the local pulp and paper mill making headlines nearly every week, a new documentary may be of interest to district TV viewers. The film, “The Mill,” will have its broadcast premier on CBC tonight at 9 p.m. CST. The film’s maker David W. Craig and award-winning producer Ann Bernier […]
Press Release
Borderland Pride is the LGBTQ2 Pride organization for the Rainy River District. As part of our mandate, we are watchdogs of diversity, inclusion, and youth wellbeing in our region. Our advocacy has included speaking out about the Ford government’s proposed changes to Ontario’s 2015 Health and Physical Education Curriculum (HPEC), […]
Ken Kellar
Anyone travelling down part of Scott Street in the past week is likely to have noticed a change.Yellow boxes have been unveiled along the downtown intersections featuring a push button for pedestrian crossing. But the town’s Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob says the buttons are just the visible addition […]
Sam Odrowski
Issues surrounding the 112-year-old Fort Frances Jail were recently brought to the attention of town representatives. Mayor June Caul and all members of council toured the facility earlier this month following a letter to the editor by correctional officer and OPSEU Local 718 president, Tom Kenny, in the July 3, […]
Sam Odrowski
Due to coming changes in the quality of ore being extracted from New Gold’s open pit mine north of Barwick, many have feared the Rainy River site could have a significantly altered lifespan. But New Gold president Renaud Adams said there’s still lots of potential at the local mine to […]
