Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is hosting a pysanka (Писанка) workshop where participants will learn the historical significance and symbolism of pysanky and pysanka techniques. According to a post on their Facebook page, the event is beginner-friendly, with tickets available online or in person. “Join us as we […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared that the Gastrointestinal Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home’s East Wing has ended. Restrictions are no longer in effect for visitors and residents. Our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control practices are in place, designed to […]
The mayor of Fort Frances is pushing back against what he says are inaccurate comments made by the library union. In a press release from CUPE 65, the union representing local library workers at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre that ran in yesterday’s Bulletin, the union stated that […]
Borderland Pride released a statement on the Township of Emo’s response to the freedom of information request sent in by the Fort Frances Times. In it, Borderland Pride suggests the delay is unwarranted, and Emo’s council consider themselves to be the “51st state.” “The CAO’s request for a delay until […]
The Rainy River District of the Performing Arts is gearing up for their 83rd season kicking off early next month, and have revealed the full list of adjudicators who will help performers refine their craft. The Festival is set to begin with its first class on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. […]
Fort Frances, ON – Residents of Fort Frances face significant cuts to library services in the year ahead, according to CUPE 65, which represents library workers in the northwestern Ontario town. “We have heard from management that there will be a significant cut in funding that will eliminate student positions […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is moving into the second stage of creating its ‘Gratitude Banner’ and needs volunteers to help us with this significant community project. Upon completion, the ‘Gratitude Banner’ will be hung high on the north-facing wall of the Eisenhauer Lounge in the Fort Frances […]
Tonight will see a few clouds with a low of -9 C (16 F) . Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy during the day, becoming clear overnight with a high of 7 (45) and a low of -5 (23). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and cloud during the day, […]
Work is going ahead on the next phase of repairs to the Memorial Sports Centre roof. During last week’s meeting of town council, a tender was awarded to Se7en Hills Inc. for the project, which will involve continuing work on the Sports Centre roof that was begun with design work […]
On March 25, Winnipeg-based Dirty Catfish Brass Band (DCBB) are bringing their horns (and other instruments) to Fort Frances for the penultimate show of the 2024-25 Tour de Fort passport season. When some people hear the term “brass band,” their mind might go to a Salvation Army-style band playing Christmas […]
Student loan forgiveness is being leveraged to recruit and retain doctors and nurses to rural and remote areas. In a press release from March 6, 2025, Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Workforce Development and Labour for the federal liberals, announced a possible remedy to the shortage of doctors and nurses in […]
Growing potatoes seems to be one of the most popular topics among gardeners. There are many myths created about the proper way to grow potatoes. This article is meant to provide you with an outline of what conditions a potato needs to thrive and produce a large crop, a few […]
