Duane Hicks Kenora correctional officer Glen Archer put his name forward to vie for the NDP nomination in Kenora-Rainy River riding. Archer, who filed his nomination papers in mid-February, was approved last week by the party’s executive to run. Now he’s making his name known across the riding. “I’ve always […]
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Press Release Alex A., author and illustrator, discovered his love for creating cartoon characters at the age of eight–and has been at it ever since. His first graphic novel was published in 2011, “L’Agent Jean!” The series now includes more than 10 books, and is adored by young readers in both […]
Duane Hicks No smoking is allowed in the new Rainy Lake Square. Town council last night amended the bylaw for the regulation of smoking in public places and workplaces within the Town of Fort Frances to include the new downtown square. Bylaw enforcement officer Patrick Briere said that when the […]
Staff The stretch of Third Street East from Williams Avenue to Colonization Road East will undergo a complete overhaul this year. Town council is expected to award a tender to Bay City Contractors Inc., at an estimated cost of $2,183,666.80 (incl. HST and a $180,000 contingency allowance), at its regular […]
Duane Hicks The town won’t be resurfacing Elizabeth Street West, York Avenue, Cornwall Avenue, or a portion of Sixth Street West this year, but it will get the engineering work done so these roads possibly could get the full reconstruction treatment in the future. In response to budget requests made […]
Press Release The Borealis Bards is excited to announce its fourth-annual “Room to Act” dinner theatre event on the evening of Saturday, April 21 at the Backus Community Centre in International Falls. This year’s theme is “A Day in the Life” and will feature an entertaining collection of song, monologue, […]
Press Release The issue of homelessness has been gaining attention here in Rainy River District. The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, in partnership with more than 40 service agencies across the district, is conducting a count of homelessness over two weeks from April 5-18. This count is part […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Family Health Team (FHT) has added dietitian Rylee Blasky to its ranks, making the clinic even more of a hub for health-care services here. “Dietitians are trusted nutrition professionals so they’re your go-to for information on healthy eating, family nutrition, pre-natal nutrition, chronic disease management, […]
Duane Hicks Tickets still are available for the upcoming dinner and vintage fashion show fundraiser that will be vital to the future of the new Fort Frances Women’s Centre. Tickets for the event, slated for Friday, April 13 at La Place Rendez-Vous, cost $50 each, which are available at “Melinda’s […]
Duane Hicks Break out your blue shirt. The International Falls Autism Support Group is hosting its annual National Autism Awareness Day Walk this Saturday, April 7–and is urging parents and children from both sides of the border to take part. The walk begins at noon behind Ronning’s in International Falls, […]
Press Release WordPow! Workshop, in partnership with the Backus Community Center in International Falls, will hold writing workshops April 10, 12, and 17 from 1-3:30 p.m. in Room 103. Registration of $45 (U.S.) is due by April 6, with the class limit being 10. Over many years that Kate Miller […]
Staff Which local musicians would you like to see performing on the Rainy Lake Square stage this spring and summer? Now’s your chance to have your say. An online public survey was launched yesterday to determine performers for two of the five concert dates in the “Rainy Lake Series” that […]
