Sam Odrowski Human trafficking happens more often than many people might suspect here in Fort Frances. Not in the traditional sense or the way Hollywood portrays it, with ladies of the night lining the streets in the bad parts of town. But in today’s internet age, an alarming number of […]
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Staff Town council will learn more about the Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op during its regular meeting tonight. Anita Marcotte, community co-ordinator for the co-op, will make a presentation on a regional food charter for Northwestern Ontario. The purpose of this charter would be to create a food system to ensure […]
Sam Odrowski Various groups from St. Mary’s Church are taking turns hosting the “Stations of the Cross” every Friday leading up to Good Friday (March 30). “What we do is we run it from different organizations within the church,” said event organizer Kenny Desjardins. St. Mary’s lectors kicked off the […]
Staff In the spirit of International Women’s Day (March 8), the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope wants local women to know they are here to help. If you’re a woman and you require services such as court advocacy, risk assessment, supportive counselling, or assistance in preventing homelessness, contact […]
Duane Hicks Staff and students at Fort Frances High School, along with individuals and businesses in the community, have come together to help a FFHS student with a terminal illness do some of the things he’s always wanted to do, including attend an NHL game over the March Break. Grade […]
Press Release The Backus Community Center is pleased to announce Kat Perkins, from Season 6 of “The Voice” television show, will perform this Saturday (March 10) at 7 p.m. at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at Betty’s in Fort […]
Duane Hicks A vendors’ market meant for young entrepreneurs to get some experience–and make a few bucks–is slated for next Thursday (March 15). The “Mini-Market” will run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. downstairs at Curvy Chick (256 Scott St.) “It’s just to give them something to do during the March Break […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Rainy River Girl Guides Unit 36 hosted its first enrolment ceremony last week. During the ceremony, the 23 members (Sparks ages five-six, Brownies ages seven-eight, and Guides ages nine-12) received official enrolment and also received the badges they have been working towards. “I am proud we […]
Press Release Couchiching, Mitaanjigamiing, Naicatchewenin, and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nations announced yesterday they have reached a final settlement with Canada and Ontario over legal claims related to the “Agency 1” Reserve located near Fort Frances. “It took many years of collective effort to reach this point,” Couchiching Chief Brian Perrault said […]
Sam OdrowskiStaff Writer Members of the “First Responders” group at Fort Frances High School recently had their emergency response skills put to the test. While attending the international “E.M.S. Today” conference in Charlotte, N.C. in late February, they noticed someone experiencing a potentially-fatal asthma attack. “At the conference, the students […]
Duane Hicks Whether you’re a mom with young children looking for a place to stop while downtown, a teen looking for a place to do her homework, or an older woman looking to get out of the house and socialize, the new Fort Frances Women’s Centre is here for you. […]
Duane Hicks The new Rainy Lake Square saw a flurry of activity Saturday afternoon as well over 200 people of all ages gathered there for “SnOasis 6: Your Winter Fix.” After years of holding the free family event at Lions Park and the Fort Frances Public Library, the Friends of […]
