Press Release The provincial government is helping 107 municipalities across the province expand or improve their public transit systems with Ontario’s gas tax program. Multiple municipalities in the Kenora-Rainy River riding, including Fort Frances, will receive funding after Monday’s announcement. “Public transportation is a vital part of our northern infrastructure,” […]
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Duane Hicks As town council and administration get ready to begin their bi-weekly budget meetings next Monday, it’s already looks like there will be some challenges ahead. Council received the preliminary 2019 operating and capital budgets at its regular meeting Monday night, with the former indicating a $813,872 shortfall. In […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Homeless Committee, comprised of front-line service providers of non-profit agencies spanning social services, education, legal, and health-care sectors, has been working diligently over the past 12 months in efforts to get an “Out of the Cold” pop-up shelter opened in Fort Frances. Unfortunately, this shelter […]
Duane Hicks Town council will allow recreational cannabis retail stores within town limits but one councillor says the entire exercise has been “somewhat academic” given the way the provincial government has implemented a process for the issuance of licenses that leaves Rainy River District “out in the cold.” Coun. Doug […]
Duane Hicks Anyone want an old scoreboard? Town council agreed last night to declare the old ’52 Canadians Arena scoreboard that no longer is in use as surplus and endorsed the procedure for its removal and disposal. In a written report from Community Services manager Jason Kabel, he noted the […]
Staff Council will decide tonight on whether to allow recreational cannabis retail stores within town limits. The Planning & Development executive committee is recommending council pass a resolution allowing cannabis retail stores in the Town of Fort Frances and direct administration to provide written notice to the Alcohol and Gaming […]
Press Release The Rainy River Future Development Corp. once again is seeking donors for “Project Petunia.” “Project Petunia” is an initiative to beautify Fort Frances in the spring and summer months by hanging baskets of petunias along King’s Highway. Baskets can be purchased by individuals, businesses, or community groups, and […]
Sam Odrowski Residents now can enjoy a taste of the future at the Fort Frances Public Library with its newly-installed virtual reality software. The library’s “Makerspace,” which features 3D printing, machine cutting, sewing, button making, and audio/video production/editing, saw an addition back in November when the Oculus Rift and Oculus […]
Press Release Is it possible to live well with Alzheimer disease and still contribute to society in a meaningful way? Rossana Tomashowski, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, says yes! “We experience it every day from a person living the Alzheimer journey,” she noted. “They volunteer […]
Duane Hicks For some folks, having a real Christmas tree in their home is a cherished tradition. The only problem is how do you get rid of it once the holidays are over? Never fear. The Fort Frances Fire Brigade once again will be conducting its annual tree pick-up next […]
Sam Odrowski With 2018 in the books, local Liberal MP Don Rusnak has high hopes for Thunder Bay-Rainy River with several goals set for 2019. Looking back at last year, Rusnak said he’s most proud of his party’s successes in building relationships to secure funding for infrastructure projects around the […]
Press Release The Ontario government is welcoming 2019 with reforms to make our province more competitive and signal that Ontario is open for business. Changes related to Ontario’s labour market that came into effect on Jan. 1 include: •Employers will save $1.45 billion in premiums paid to the Workplace Safety […]
