Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Residents of the town of Fort Frances will be paying more for services and seeing higher water and sewer rates next year as the town works to establish its various budgets for 2025. The rates were discussed and approved at Monday night’s meeting of town council, where administration presented two […]
Although it began as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, the LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary will be combining the Fall Tea they usually host with its biannual Spirit of Christmas fundraiser on December 1st. According to Marnie Cumming, the fundraiser will have a selection of “wonderful items” will be […]
Michael Dawber, the resident “book guy” and former Librarian at Betty’s is putting together a “Blind Date with a Book” event on November 21st. Moreover, Dawber says this event seeks to introduce readers to various fictional books, ranging from mysteries to autobiographically-inspired fiction. Additionally, Dawber says there is a range […]
This Christmas, as many navigate the challenges of the economy, food-based gifts offer a simple but profound way to spread joy. They remind us that, even in tough times, the best gifts are the ones that nourish the body and soul. At its core, a food-based gift represents thoughtfulness and […]
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the inevitable hunt for the perfect gifts. Although the latest gadget or most stylish fashions will always have a place under the tree, an age-old tradition is quietly making a comeback: handcrafted presents. These thoughtful treasures are far more than items—they’re […]
About two years ago, I got a really nice pair of boots. They’re a pair of Blundstone, a brand I had never heard of before I walked into McTaggart’s on Scott Street. I am rough on my shoes. I tend to buy at a reasonable (to me) price (around $70) […]
Over the next few weeks, many folks will settle in to watch some film version or other of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Whether it’s The Muppets, Alistair Sim or Mickey and Friends, in the end old Scrooge learns what the Christmas Spirit is, and part of that turnaround is […]
The Riverside Foundation for Healthcare’s November 50/50 will draw in just a few days, if you’re looking to bolster your bank account for the rest of your Christmas shopping. Once November’s winner is drawn, ticket sales for December’s draw will start, which make great gifts. Allison Cox is the director […]
Heather Johnson of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce says it’s small and medium-sized businesses that support the municipality with tax money, helping to make Fort Frances “a wonderful place to live.” According to Johnson, shopping local, and the revenue it generates, benefits the town in multiple ways. “When we […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has its second Sweet Christmas Spirit event beginning December 1, to treat local shoppers to prizes of sweets and wine. Heather Johnson of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce says Sweet Christmas Spirit was created last year as a way to showcase downtown Fort […]
We live in the age of technology, and its just a fact of life that most wish lists these days are heavy on the electronics. That’s not necessarily a bad thing! As technological research continues to advance by leaps and bounds, the benefits eventually trickle down to the public in […]
Tonight will see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly cloudy skies with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of -4 (25) and a low of -9 (16). Thursday will continue to […]
