Press Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers working at the International Falls port-of-entry targeted a rail container destined to arrive in Ranier, Mn. In May, CBP officers inspected the rail container and discovered merchandise in violation of intellectual property rights (IPR) regulations. The merchandise consisted […]
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Staff Several people were injured on this side of the border Saturday afternoon during the Backus Community Center’s “community pull” tug-of-war between Fort Frances and International Falls, which ran in conjunction with the seventh-annual International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival. Residents on both sides of the upper Rainy River were […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars After a decline in participation over the years, it looked as though this year’s “Relay for Life” would be the last one here. But it seems the possibility of no longer holding the annual cancer fundraiser fired up a few teams–and brought forth new volunteers for next […]
Press Release An actor and a top prize winner from the Canada-Wide Science Fair are among a record number of students from across Canada looking to become change-makers this summer at the award-winning enrichment and entrepreneurship program, SHAD. Katelyn Bruyere of Fort Frances also is among this group and will […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board has approved the allocation of 2018-19 Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) funds to local agencies in pursuit of the goal of ending homelessness. The CHPI is a 100-percent provincially-funded program created in 2013 that focuses on the outcomes of preventing […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The United Native Friendship Centre here is celebrating its 45th year of community support and programming since becoming incorporated in 1973. Throughout the year, the UNFC has been–and will be–holding various events such as barbecues, fundraisers, and performances to celebrate the milestone. In honour of National Indigenous […]
Sam Odrowski Without proper vision, it is nearly impossible for a child to effectively learn. To ensure no child struggles to see, local Lions Clubs visited every school in the district, as well as some day care centres, during the school year to screen students for vision problems. “Six months […]
Duane Hicks Coun. Wendy Brunetta filed her nomination papers on Thursday to run in the Oct. 22 municipal election here in Fort Frances–and she hopes more candidates will follow suit soon. “I can’t believe how fast four years went,” said Coun. Brunetta, who is wrapping up her first term as […]
Sam Odrowski The Ice For Kids Arena once again was packed as Fort Frances High School held its annual graduation ceremony Thursday night. The ceremony opened with music by the Fort High band, under the direction of Lisa Loney in her final performance with the school. Following the band’s performance […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP wishes to remind motorists that cycling is a fun and healthy activity, and it’s a low-cost way to get around. It’s also good for the environment. Before heading out on a bike, however, ensure you learn the rules of the road, helmet […]
Press Release Bladder Cancer Canada’s national board of directors has advised that Ferg Devins, a bladder cancer survivor and former National Walk Lead of Bladder Cancer Canada’s September awareness walk, took over the reins as chair for the organization effective June 14. Current chair Ken Bagshaw will become past chair […]
Sam Odrowski The town has heard residents’ comments about delays due to construction work on the overpass here and has been making adjustments to lessen them. “The contractors have made numerous adjustments to the signal timing and that seems to be improving the flow of the traffic through the job […]
