Press Release Former OHL player Brock McGillis is set to speak to students at the three Rainy River District School Board high schools next week in an effort to educate and engage students to end the use of homophobic language. McGillis will share his struggle of being a closeted pro […]
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We all have heard of the term “comfort food.” In fact, we all have craved it, smelled the aromas from it in anticipation, and, of course, eaten it. But what is “comfort food,” exactly? Is it only big bowls of stew-ish type foods on a cold winter day that one […]
Duane Hicks A 93-year-old lifelong volunteer has been named the 2017 “Citizen of the Year” in Fort Frances. Evelyn Metke, sporting a track record of community work a mile long, was presented with a plaque and bouquet during Monday night’s council meeting. “I’m just overwhelmed,” Metke said as she stepped […]
Duane Hicks Town council decided Monday night to take another look at how downtown parking spaces are designated. The Planning and Development executive committee had recommended council amend the Traffic Control Bylaw to allow for a proposed loading zone for H&R Block on the 500 block of Portage Avenue, as […]
Duane Hicks Self-care and healing were the focus of an all-day women’s holistic health retreat held Saturday at the Copper River Inn here. Hosted by the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope, the successful inaugural event featured a full slate of presenters, including keynote speaker Patti Phillips of Explore […]
Staff Water and sewer bills will be going up here in the new year. Town council approved the new rates at its regular meeting Monday night, including a 2.6 percent increase across the board. This will mean residents’ water and sewer bills will go up $2.02 per month. They will […]
Duane Hicks The inaugural all-day women’s holistic health retreat at the Copper River Inn here Saturday gave a boost towards the Rainy River District Shelter of Hope having a permanent presence in Fort Frances. “The fundraiser was a fabulous start to obtain a permanent presence in Fort Frances,” said outreach […]
Press Release Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath released a statement following last week’s announcement that Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell (NDP) is not seeking re-election in 2018. “On behalf of the entire NDP team, I want to thank Sarah Campbell for her incredible work over the years-for all she brought […]
Duane Hicks Local author Jack Hedman’s new work, “Dire Needs–Dire Straits,” focuses on two very different modes of education that ran here from the 1930s to the mid-1960s. The book, which will be launched this Saturday (Dec. 2) from noon-3 p.m. at Betty’s, contains first-person accounts of area residents who […]
Duane Hicks A recent survey conducted by the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre shows many people love their library, but they also would like to see more programming offered at more convenient times. “A number of recurring themes emerged throughout the survey regarding the library’s strengths, which include our […]
Press Release Following the success of last year’s Constituency Youth Council, local MP Don Rusnak has formed a second one. The purpose of the Youth Advisory Council to allow youths the chance to discuss key issues, such as employment and education, building stronger communities, as well as the environment and […]
Duane Hicks The local Police Services Board bid farewell to Insp. Steve Shouldice on Friday. After 19 years with the Rainy River District OPP, including the last six as detachment commander here, Insp. Shouldice accepted a position as manager of Business and Finance at the OPP East Region Headquarters in […]
