Duane Hicks “Rainy River Valley Beginnings” may end up under quite a few Christmas trees this year. The highly-anticipated book focusing on the pioneer photography of William Hampden Tener received an enthusiastic response during its launch Thursday evening at the Fort Frances Museum. More than 50 district residents packed the […]
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Nicholas Donaldson The third intake period for the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity (SNAPP) funding program is open as of Dec. 1, with applications being accepted until Feb. 28. SNAPP supports Northern Ontario agriculture and food producers, businesses, collaborations, communities, and First Nations by providing funding for projects involved […]
From the OPP Members of the Kenora OPP, with the assistance of Technical Traffic Collision Investigators and the OPP’s Highway Safety Division, continue to investigate a fatal motor-vehicle collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on Highway 17. Just before 3:30 p.m., the Kenora OPP was notified of a collision at Lindsay […]
Nicholas Donaldson Mine Centre School will receive the Rainy River District School Board’s monthly recognition of excellence tonight for its “You’re the Chef” program. In a report to the board from principal Barbe Dennis, she explains the program aims to boost the fruit and vegetable intake of students while teaching […]
Duane Hicks Participation is picking up for the 2017 “Community Christmas Parade,” which is set to go this Saturday (Dec. 2) along Scott Street. As of yesterday afternoon, a total of 15 floats (not counting emergency services’ vehicles or Santa’s sleigh) are lined up to take part, parade co-ordinator Scott […]
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 […]
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 […]
