Duane Hicks Support for dog guides is growing right across Rainy River District. Not one but two “Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides,” organized by two of the district’s Lions Clubs, are set to go this Sunday (May 27) in Fort Frances and Emo. Here in Fort Frances, the Fort […]
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Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Every year, Fort Frances High School holds numerous conferences for its students with the purpose to “promote student achievement and well-being.” This year, a youth conference entitled “Be Well. Be Wise,” held last Tuesday, featuring presenters from the Northwestern Health Unit, group activities, and a keynote by […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce the winner of this year’s Canada Day Cash Lottery early-bird prize is Kevin Busch of Fort Frances! The draw was made at Flint House on Thursday to kick off the long weekend. Busch won an all-inclusive fishing trip […]
Staff The local riverfront attractions will be open for business just in time for the May long weekend. The Sorting Gap Marina, where people can go to buy ice cream, pop, chips, water, ice, and gas for their boat, opens tomorrow. Its hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 […]
Duane Hicks Two new exhibits at the Fort Frances Museum aim to show the truth about residential schools as a step towards reconciliation and to create stronger bonds within area communities. The first exhibit, entitled “We Were Taught Differently: The Indian Residential School Experience,” is on loan from the Lake […]
Press Release Crossroads School in Devlin hosted its annual chess tournament last Tuesday, with a total of 110 students participating from Donald Young School, the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program, Robert Moore School, and Crossroads. The top finishers in the age eight-and-under division were James Gagne, Jonah Homer, and Nicolas Pattison. […]
Duane Hicks Exercise not only is good for the body but for the mind, so why not walk for your health–and to raise money for a worthy cause? The annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s,” hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, is coming up here Saturday, June 16, offering […]
From the MNRF The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has declared a Restricted Fire Zone in the districts of Fort Frances, Kenora, Dryden, and the southern portion of the Red Lake, Thunder Bay, and Sioux Lookout districts, and along the north shore of Lake Superior in Nipigon District. During […]
Staff The town will be signing an automatic aid agreement with the Chapple, Emo, La Vallee, and Alberton Fire & Emergency Service, which will see both sides able to access firefighting equipment neither side has. The Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service currently is a member of the Rainy River […]
Press Release North American Safe Boating Awareness Week will take place across Canada from May 19-25. The purpose of this initiative, managed by the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and its partners, is to promote safe and responsible boating practices to the estimated 15 million recreational boaters in Canada. Although […]
Sam Odrowski An indigenous artist hosted an art workshop at Crossroads School in Devlin last Wednesday for its “Parent Engagement Night,” where well over 100 students and their families gathered for a wide array of crafts, games, and activities. Groups of students and their parents gathered in a classroom to […]
Press Release Local MP Don Rusnak last week announced a call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program 2018-19. Programs like NHSP not only encourage seniors to stay involved in their community, but also increase their social participation and inclusion. This is key to enhancing […]
