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 […]
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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 […]
Duane Hicks While the Town of Fort Frances does not have the ability to ban the sale of plastic bottled water, it is doing what it can to encourage the public to use reusable water containers–including asking for some local students for help in spreading the word. In response to […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Stewardship Council is proud to announce the May 17 launch of the “Fort Frances Tree Map: A Guided Tour of Local Trees.” The map is a fun, visual representation of some of Fort Frances and its town-owned native trees. The map will take participants […]
Duane Hicks What goes down the storm drain goes into the watershed–and that’s why it’s vital to keep things like soaps from car washing, fertilizers, and oils out of them. That’s the message being sent by local students who will help promote stewardship of the water quality in the Rainy-Lake […]
From the OPP May is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Ontario–a month dedicated to raising awareness of issues related to sexual violence and promoting ways to stop sexual violence. The OPP continues to work with our communities and regional partners to ensure all sexual assault victims are informed, […]
