Seniors in Ontario want to remain healthy, active and socially connected within their own communities. For many seniors on a fixed income, it is hard for them to access affordable programs and services. Ontario is protecting what matters most to our seniors by announcing funding for projects that will provide […]
Local News
Summer reporter
Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
The new owners at Rainy Lake Sports, Missy and Derek Nelson, were hunting for a fresh opportunity when the couple agreed to purchase the store –a decision which brought along with it a lot of anxious nerves and enthusiasm. Before officially taking over Rainy Lake Sports on June 3, Missy […]
Sam Odrowski
The building that houses the volunteer-run Fort Frances Family Centre on Scott Street was recently sold by the landlord and the centre will soon relocate to the east side of the Volunteer Bureau on Fourth Street West. “It will just be set up a little bit different but we will […]
Sam Odrowski
Since the start of 2019, there has been a notable spike in property crimes along Scott Street as well as a larger number of people loitering who are impoverished and suffer from addictions. Due to this increase, some town residents have the perception it is no longer safe to shop […]
Tonight will be clear to partly cloudy with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and comfortable. Expect a high of 23 (73) and a low of 11 (52). Thursday will see periods of rain with a high of 23 (73) and a low of […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a shower and a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny and warmer. Expect a high of 21 (70) and a low of 10 (50). Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high of 23 (73) and a low of […]
Staff
There were no new fires in the Northwest Region yesterday but four new ones reported on Saturday. Fort Frances fire #5 is a 0.2 hectare blaze located north of Kaiashkons Lake. It is being observed. Kenora fire #30 is currently 5.7 ha. and not under control. The fire is located […]
Staff
The Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy is the only local finalist in the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund competition and is seeking the district’s help. The Tbaytel for Good Community Fund aims to look to the people and communities in Tbaytel’s neighbourhood to tell them about the good work happening all […]
Staff
A local school recently learned about the legislative process in Canada first-hand. On Tuesday at St. Francis School, the Community Outreach Program of the Legislative Assembly took place to teach student’s about Ontario’s parliament. “Our programs are typically linked to the school curriculum,” explained Stephanie Brousseau of the Legislative Assembly […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a late passing shower and a low of nine C (48 F). Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with spotty showers. Expect a high of 23 (73) and a low of eight (46). Saturday will see clouds with sunny breaks, a high of 20 (68) […]
Tonight will be clear but cool with a low of five C (41 F). Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and pleasant. Expect a high of 22 (72) and a low of 10 (50). Friday will be mostly cloudy with a bit of rain, a high of 22 (72) and a […]
Ken Kellar
Relay for Life has been down but isn’t out, and organizers are striving to make this year the best yet. The event is slated for Saturday, June 22 from 2-11 p.m. at the Point Park. Organizing committee chair Anneda Chabot said that this year’s Relay will be a blend of […]
